Ryedale
Community
Foodbank

Helping people in Ryedale in need

Ryedale
Community
Foodbank

Helping people in
Ryedale in crisis

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Ryedale
Community
Foodbank

Helping people in
Ryedale in need

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Help
Today

In the UK between 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021

All statistics courtesy of Trussel Trust

1 in 5

of the UK population live below the poverty line

24,100

food parcel vouchers were given to people in crisis

56,850

people presented to foodbanks in need of assistance

310

tonnes of food being provided

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Our Foodbank in Ryedale

Ryedale Community Foodbank offers emergency food and some household goods such as toiletries and cleaning products, to people in need in the Ryedale area.

In April 2022, following the closure of the previous Foodbank, the new entirely volunteer led Ryedale Community Foodbank opened its doors to clients. We have three foodbank centres in Malton/Norton, Pickering & Kirkbymoorside.

Clients are referred to us by specialist agencies such as North Yorkshire Council, Carers Support, Citizens Advice Bureau, NYC Early Help, Carers Plus Yorkshire, NYC Living Well, Social Services, Next Steps, Sight Support Ryedale, doctor’s surgeries and schools.

People are referred to the Foodbank for a variety of reasons. They may have lost their job or had their hours reduced. They may be on a low income or a zero hours contract and not have enough money to live on. They may be in debt or there may be a delay in their benefits. An unexpected expense such as a washer breaking down may mean they have no money left for food in the short term.

In the majority of cases, we are able to support people in overcoming their immediate need, but we can also offer additional support and guidance by directing clients to sources of long term help and support. We refer to this as ‘Signposting’. The aim is to prevent long term dependency on the Foodbank.

How Ryedale Community Foodbank Works

Food is donated to Ryedale Community Foodbank

Schools, churches, businesses, and individuals donate non-perishable, in-date food. Large collections often take place as part of Harvest Festival celebrations. Regular donations are made by the customers of local supermarkets, Morrisons, Lidl, Co-op, Sainsburys, Skipton Building Society and NatWest Bank.

Professionals identify people in need

Foodbanks partner with a wide range of care professionals such as doctors, health visitors, social workers, local councils, mental health providers, local charities, local churches and schools to identify people in need and issue them with a foodbank voucher.

Food is sorted & stored by our amazing team

Volunteers sort the food to check that it’s in date and pack it into boxes or carriers ready to be given to people in need. Over 40,000 people nationally give up their time to volunteer at foodbanks.

Our clients receive food

Foodbank clients bring their voucher to a foodbank centre where it can be redeemed for one week’s emergency food. Volunteers meet clients and are able to signpost people to agencies able to help with their longer-term problems.

Meet Our Team

Our Foodbank is run by a small team of Trustees and an army of other volunteers who assist in the collection of donations, dating and managing stocks and the packing and distribution of food bags and boxes. You will receive a friendly welcome from one of our Greeters when you arrive at our centres. We also have trained Signposters to direct clients to the most appropriate agencies for further help.

CHAIRPERSON

Di Keal

FUNDRAISING

Michael Leighton

WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Fiona Mackenzie

COORDINATOR

Sue Fitter