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Anonymous

Very much needed at the moment - just trying a little to support a great cause

Anonymous

Saw message on Our Place Wye which someone had posted about empty shelves at Canterbury Food Bank

Anonymous

God bless you and the work you are doing ✨

Beth Breeze

Very happy to send cash so that you can choose exactly what’s needed, and buy in bulk if possible.

Alexandra

I give to you as often as I can and seeing your recent Facebook post about how down your donations you are compelled to donate straight away.

Wingham Primary School

This money was donated by children at Wingham Primary School for wearing a Christmas Jumper to School

Rachel

No-one should have to go hungry in this relatively wealthy country in 2023 but we are not living in an ideal world so what you are doing is just wonderful and so needed

Rebecca

Helping others when you can is the right thing to do.

Anonymous

Pensioners energy payment not needed

Anonymous

The food bank is doing an amazing job in very hard times. Glad to be able to donate to help those less fortunate than ourselves

Anonymous

As an alternative Xmas gift for my son, hope our donation helps someone in need. Merry Christmas to all the hard working volunteers

Anonymous

To help others in need

Fatema

We hope this donation enables you to purchase what you need to continue supporting those that need it in the community.

Anonymous

A huge Thank you to everyone who works at the food bank, though it should not be necessary in one of the richest countries in the world. Happy Christmas.

Anonymous

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! Hoping everyone has a good Christmas this year xx

Anonymous

No one should need to use a food bank. I am ashamed of the way this government treats people.

Jo David and Rachael House

Recent successive governments have made food banks increasingly necessary to a growing section of the population.

Charlotte B

We have decided as a family to donate to people in need this Christmas instead of giving Christmas presents.

Anonymous

Because the need is so great and obvious

Jeremy

Keep up the great amazing work. Fantastic charity.

Michael.

I so wish it could be more but I hope it helps someone's Christmas.

Stephanie

Hoping this small gesture helps in some way. Merry Xmas to you all.

Anonymous

Keep up the great work. Happy Christmas to all of you

Maria Loreto Vargas

Because people need eating and not choosing between eating or heating...

Anonymous

Thanks for helping our community in this difficult time. I’ve been fortunate in life not to need my energy grant so am donating it + an additional sum of money for Christmas.

Anonymous

So people have enough at Christmas

Anonymous

Having had the privilege to do a small project alongside the food bank I so impressed with their model for helping the most in need in our community. Merry Christmas food bank and all your clients

Anonymous

Christmas card and postage costs changed into someone’s Christmas dinner

Anonymous

Money given to me in connection with the Dickens Reading

Anonymous

A small donation that will hopefully make a big difference to someone in need.

Anonymous

A little help for our local community.

BRIAN

Merry Christmas to all your staff, volunteers and clients.

Wendy

This is my energy grant which I can manage without

Anonymous

I live in the neighbourhood and want to make sure that the community is taken care of.

Anonymous

I had missed a couple while my bank account changed

Anonymous

To help local people in need.

Anonymous

Hoping this goes a little way to help people

Janet

Just felt the need to help those who are struggling during this difficult winter .

Madeline

i too often forget to put food into the boxes at the supermarket so by donating monthly i am appeasing my own conscience. Plus you get the gift aid - win:win Thank you for all you do at Canterbury Food Bank

Anonymous

This is in place of a Christmas present

Anonymous

This is Christmas present donation

Anonymous

I hope tis small regular donation help you plan for anyone in need, thank you for all the volunteers that help.

Anonymous

Happy to support the valuable work by the Foodbank

Anonymous

Keep up the good work!

Brian

Keep up the good work

Anonymous

Realising that so many are struggling , we hope to make a little difference for those who are finding it hard to put food on the table. Thank you for what you do to make this a reality.

Derek

wanted to help people who are struggling

Megan

So sorry had no money on us for the Santa visit! Thank you for your amazing work. 5 Wales Crescent x x

David

Everyone that needs support should get it, keepsupporting food banks

Anonymous

Because Canterbury U3A supports Canterbury Food Bank

Anonymous

Donating pensioners heating allowance to local charities.

Paul Radley

At NatWest we have a World Cup sweepstake. Part of the entry fee from each participant was agreed to be donated to the Food Bank.

Lorraine

No one should be struggling to put food on their table.

Heejung

We can't let innocent people suffer from the horrible decisions the Tories inflicted on our society.

Anonymous

To help people in need in my local area.

Anonymous

Every little helps

Anonymous

It's the right thing to do

Jennifer

I decided not to send Christmas Cards this year, as times are difficult for so many. Thank you for all you are doing.

Anonymous

Thank you for all that you do.

Barbara

It is appalling that in a supposedly civilised country, some people cannot afford to put food on the table.

Anonymous

I know local people are hungry and I wanted to share some of my extra heating allowance which I have just received.

Anonymous

Because people out there need help.

Nick

Because our government are letting people starve!

Anonymous

Trying to make a small difference for people in need x

Chris Perks

People are literally starving in this country. I am not. I need to share what I have with them.

Anonymous

Everyone who can needs to help feed the hungry

Anonymous

Many thanks for your hard work in providing this support.

Anonymous

Want to make sure that Foodbank has the resources it needs at this difficult time

Anonymous

To help those struggling to feed themselves.

Anonymous

Because when I really needed the food bank last October they helped me.

Derek

To help anyone who is struggling to feed themselves.

Anonymous

Keep up the great work!

Anonymous

I am fortunate to not need my energy grant, so am spreading it across various charities.

BRIAN

Keep up the good work. Sorry I can't afford more. Let's keep naming and shaming our governments until they enact policies to make food banks unnecessary.

Anonymous

I usually shop for the trolley in supermarket using app but am away on holiday so this way is appropriate., Well done all hard working food bank volunteers all over UK!

Anonymous

Thank you for your wonderful job

Anonymous

Well done to everyone involved in St Paul’s Psalmathon today!

Anonymous

St Paul's Psalmathon

Lisa

Food banks should not be necessary in a country and era like ours, but sadly they are. Not everyone has an easy life, through no fault of their own

Kevin

We are very happy to be able to support this very necessary community support

Shaun

Well done Conservatives on a truly remarkable mess

Anonymous

We all need to eat

Anonymous

Good work

Anonymous

Keep up the great work

Anonymous

I have been meaning to do this for a while, especially now with the cost of living crisis I would like to give a little I hope will help.

Anonymous

In the past I was given help

Andrew

Well done

Andrew

Well done

Elizabeth

Best wishes to Katharine & Ryan, wishing you both a long and happy life together. Looking forward to spending a lovely day celebrating with you. Much love Mark & Lisa

Anonymous

Keep up the great work!

Anonymous

I wanted to help those in need in these unprecedented times.

Anonymous

I don't need government energy handout, you do.

Dr Elizabeth Appleyard

I think you do a wonerful job and I hope my donation helps

Shaun

This is a little something to help. My Twitter chum Gabby suggested supporting you.

Mark

Making a donation to celebrate my sisters birthday

Anonymous

Keep up the great work

Anonymous

Keep up the good work. Thx

Anonymous

The steep rise in the cost of living affecting families and their children.

George CF

Great cause

Anonymous

Keep up the great work!

Dennis

I can't sit back and do nothing.

Anonymous

Because government policies are creating poverty

Anonymous

Thank you for everything you do.

Anonymous

People should be able to eat.

Anonymous

Keep up the good work!

Emma

Thank you for all the hard work you do to help others.

Anonymous

Keep up the great work!

Laina

Sold an unused bike, happy to help my local Fod Bank.

Anonymous

Keep up the good work

Anonymous

Helping locals in need

Anonymous

To help people in these most difficult times

Anonymous

To help people in these most difficult times

Anonymous

The article in the Guardian was heartbreaking. I am sorry we can't do more. Please keep up the great work that you do, even though it really shouldn't be necessary.

Matthew

A small gift for all you do

Anonymous

Gesture of support for the important work you're doing

Anonymous

Thank you for being there as food becomes even more expensive

Amanda

Article in the Guardian, really important that you can continue

Anonymous

Times are hard for people and we are pleased to help. Keep up the good work.

Anonymous

Thank you for the work that you do. Your work should not be necessary, but we're grateful that you are there to support the people who are in need.

Anonymous

Thank you for all that you do to feed the hungry. God bless you.

Lorna

Such marvellous work, especially at this time of year.

Anonymous

Thanks to the team for all their great work. Hope this donation makes life a little easier for those in need at Christmas

Anonymous

Thank you for all the great work you do - keep up the good work!

Anonymous

I hope my donation will make a difference for those that need it. The foodbank is an amazing initiative to help our local communities xxx

Anonymous

No one should go hungry in 21st century Britain. But very sadly the do.

Anonymous

Supporting my local charity. Merry Christmas.

Anonymous

hope this helps someone in need.god bless.x

Siobhan

Hope this contribution helps a little towards Christmas.

Anonymous

Great work

Jack

Hope it helps make up what the Government has taken away.

Aragon St-Charles

I appreciate the opportunity to support others in the community, through the Canterbury Food Bank. Thank you for the great work that you do.

Anonymous

Shout out to whogivesacrap.org. They delivered my order twice and suggested I donate the second order to a food bank so I am giving a donation equal to the cost of the second order.

John

Great cause. Everyone deserves to eat.

Sophie Wu

Xmas for everyone in need

Christian

I hope this helps to bring some a better Christmas

Anonymous

Thank you for all that you do!

David

Donating my winter fuel payment as I feel your charity needs it more than I do. Keep up the good work.

Paul

Hope the donation helps with your fantastic efforts.

Anonymous

Hope your reverse advent calendar appeal is very successful. Appalling that we have to have this!

Anonymous

Just doing the little we can to help the helpers - thank you for all that you do!

Anonymous

Thank you

Kerry Lambkin

In memory of Dave Raman xxx

Anonymous

To help

Rebecca

To support a worthwhile cause!

Anonymous

I want to help

Anonymous

Friend

Anonymous

Such a worthwhile resource

Anonymous

Such a worthwhile resource

Anonymous

Such a worthwhile resource

Danielle

You are true hero’s

Anonymous

Can’t think of much worse than being hungry

Anonymous

Everyone needs help sometime

Leanne

Add on Facebook

Anonymous

Thanks for all your hard work.

Anonymous

After enjoying a very good meal in a local restaurant, I want to help others to eat well

Anonymous

This is a very good cause. I am really glad I was able to help even with a few pounds

Anonymous

I just wish to contribute a little to the food bank and support the amazing food bank team on their wonderful accomplishments.

Kate Bee

In memory of Pete Clark

Anonymous

You support the families of my school so often

Anonymous

In memory of Peter Clark

Anonymous

We need to continue to hel everyone we can

Michel & Murielle

321 / 5000 Résultats de traduction In memory of our friend Peter Clark (1959-2021), active supporter of your organization, whose family requested this donation to mark his sudden death. He was an extraordinary man, always concerned by action against the injustices of our world and acting for solidarity between human beings. May he rest in peace

Anonymous

My friend Peter made it very often, and I miss him so much...

Anonymous

Grateful for what I have and grateful for the opportunity to share

Anonymous

Completely forgot to leave stuff in the basket at Tesco’s.

Teresa Becker

Hope this helps

Anonymous

My cupboards are full and therefore this month I am fortunate and I saw a request via FB page to donate.

Leanne

Saw post on Facebook with Prof PTGs findings. Made me feel lucky to have a job and want to help in this time of crisis

Connie Nolan

I visit shops less often so I’m not donating as much food as usual. 4 million people are on furlough so only 80% of wages paid, many will be hospitality workers who relied on tips to make up low wages. Nobody should be hungry.

Anonymous

Being able to eat and feed our family is a basic need that should be met with support from the wider human family when needed.

Luke

Saw that you were running low on dog food

Gillean

Easter Thank offering

Nazbano

Thank you for your hard work and kindness

Anonymous

Previously, instead of giving something up for Lent, I have donated food items each week to the food bank. I have not managed that this year so am donating this way instead.

Anonymous

Because I want to share my good fortune with my community.

Anonymous

To help people not as lucky as me

Emma

From Reuben and Evie for their Red Nose Day donation

Anonymous

From Harriet and Charlotte at Bridge And Patrixbourne school.

Tony

Felt the need to help. Being a pensioner myself I understand a bit about hardships.

Alex

Thanks for providing your support to struggling families and individuals.

Anonymous

Because I am very well fed yet there are familys unable to feed themselves particularly in the present circumstances.

Lucy

To support my local community

Nicole

Important to support local people in hardship

Anonymous

Wanting to help.

Anonymous

Wanting to help

Anonymous

No one should be going hungry

Millie

Support for people who need it

Benjamin

No one should EVER go without food and necessities.

Sarah

No-one should have to go hungry

Karen

Just seen a picture of your empty shelves - I hope the fill again soon. A little donation to help in these times of need for so many people. Thank you for the great work

Anonymous

My Sister who lives in Canterbury shared a picture and information regarding your food bank on Facebook. I love my Sister and would not want her or anyone else to go without food.

Helena

Because I don’t feel there is any other choice at the moment.

Anonymous

Because I don’t want to see children go hungry

Andrew

You're making an amazing difference in so many people's lives in Canterbury who are less well off than us. Keep up the good work. God bless.

Holly

A message on Facebook showing empty shelves

Anonymous

Donating as I haven't been able to get to the shop for a while!

Anonymous

Because it has been a while since I’ve been able to donate food.

Anonymous

You are doing a fantastic job

Tracey

It's a fantastic charity and so many people need you

Anonymous

I heard that you needed donations

Anonymous

I heard you were short of key goods and can’t donate in person.

Stacey

To support an amazing cause that helps people in need.

Anonymous

So grateful for the work you do

Wendy

I often donate in store but have not been able to recently as not doing the shopping

Anonymous

Thank you to all involved in helping those in need.

Anonymous

To try and help those struggling at the moment.

Bilba Kaur

Don't wish to see your shelves empty. You are a lifeline for many sadly.

Kathryn

Because the bloody government is ineptly managing inequality in society and children are HUNGRY!

Mel

Because we need to help where we can and too many households are going hungry especially at the moment

Chris p

It is disgraceful that food banks are necessary in such a rich country as ours. However, people are getting hungry, a complete disgrace! Therefore I am donating to help, as I can afford enough food to eat.

Anonymous

I want to help

Anonymous

Not much but I am sure you will use it wisely.

Angela

These days people should never go hungry.

Anonymous

No one should go hungry. Food banks are doing a marvellous job. Thank you.

Alexander

Ots going to be a cold week ,hopefully this will help..

Anonymous

I can't imagine how terrible it must be to be hungry at a time like this, and no one should have to.

Anonymous

Because nobody should go hungry

Anonymous

I don’t want people to go hungry in a country with plenty. Shame our government doesn’t feel the same way.

Anonymous

Just a small donation but hope it helps

Anonymous

i know how hard things can be and just wanted to help.

Gareth

In these tough times, we all need to chip in if we are able

Laura McCormick

Because everyone deserves to eat

Anonymous

Everyone needs to eat.

Val Everett

Hope this helps

Pey Squires

To help

Penny

Because I can

Andrew richardson

I worry families are not eating enough

Anonymous

Keep up the great work!

Anonymous

Just wanted to help a little.

Matt

Great work all.

Faye

You have helped me in the past

Kris

A very necessary charity

Sarah

I saw you were running low on stuff on Facebook and had £10 left in the bank.

Emma

To support my local food bank

Anonymous

Facebook image re empty shelves. I’d prefer to send cash so you can pick what’s needed and get bulk discount.

Anonymous

Hope makes a difference to aomeone else

Anonymous

I believe nobody should be hungry in uk

Anonymous

Because i saw the Facebook post saying your shelves are empty

Anonymous

To help others less fortunate than myself at this time.

Anonymous

Because I’m still not shopping in-store

Anonymous

A friend volunteers and I know how hard everyone works

Teresa Becker

Everyone needs kindness

Anonymous

I have been very fortunate in this lockdown and would like to give something back.

Anonymous

Fantastic work

Anonymous

Fantastic work

Lindsey Cook

I think it is a great idea to provide a nutritious breakfast for school children- so important , so am happy to give support.Well done!

Julie Curd

For Fred r I p

Amanda

Keep up the good work!

Teresa

Every little helps

Anonymous

Used to purchase items and drop them off locally but this way you can buy what's needed. Thank you for all you are doing.

Anonymous

We understand the dreadful plight many families are in, unable to work and without income

Anonymous

For Jan Pahl's Landscapes in lockdown book. Keep up the great work!

Anonymous

Feel strongly families largely through no fault of their own need support where the government is failing

Anonymous

Compassion.

Anonymous

To help people in need at this difficult time

Anonymous

There are lots of people much worse off than us and we can afford this.

Anonymous

For people struggling at Christmas

Cécile

To provide a bit of comfort to people who need it

Anonymous

Part of random acts of kindness in memory of Hattie Haines.

Anonymous

You provide invaluable support. Thank you for your work.

Anonymous

I keep forgetting to buy for the supermarket foodbank

Anonymous

Wishing everybody well this Christmas.

Anonymous

seeing the empty shelves in the Food Bank. I'll buy some tuna too when I'm next at the supermarket

Anonymous

To support you!

samantha

To help out at this difficult time

Anonymous

No one should be without the basics anytime and struggle to eat enough .

Anonymous

As they say ‘ There but by the grace of God go I’. Hope it helps someone.

Lauren

Small donation can make a difference especially during a bad year

Anonymous

I’ve seen the incredible work you do, especially in this extremely difficult climate where so many people are in need of your service. I work for a charity where I have had to request your services for my clients and it has been an invaluable help to them. Thank you for everything you do

David

To help people struggling due to lack of government support

Janice

Because you need it - and the people who use the food bank need you!

Katrina

Good luck in getting the shelves filled up quickly.

Anonymous

Because I care

Alison

I want to help people that are having a hard time. The food banks do an excellent job.

Anonymous

To support the great work you do.

Anonymous

Brilliant that we can donate money so easily so you can get what you need to the people who need it!

Anonymous

No family should experience hunger x

Anonymous

To support food banks

Anonymous

Because I can afford to.

Sarah-Beth

I previously volunteered for the Foodbank, and know the importance of the provision. I also know how cold it can get in the warehouses (I volunteered when Foodbank was in a storage shed in the Wincheap Industrial Estate, and when it moved to the building on the Kings School site!) Happy to make a donation to help towards the heating bill, so that the volunteers can keep packing those vital bags

Christine

Thanks for all you do. I meant to do gift aid, but not sure I did. Can you check please?

Richard

There are so many families in dire need of help for reasons not of their making. If the Government won’t we can all do our bit

Anonymous

This is a gift for relations at Christmas

Anonymous

Donated as Simon Langton Girls School asked for donations. Either online or to take items into school.

Anonymous

To help people leading up to Christmas

Kevin

Life is tough at the moment but we don't have to worry about where the next meal is coming from - hopefully this will help ease the worries of other who do.

Sam

Thanks for the invaluable work you are doing to ensure people do not go hungry.

Sarah

I have donated because nobody should go hungry. The current government's decision to abandon children who qualify for free school meals over half time is heartless and hypocritical, whilst MPs claim taxpayer's money to subsidise their own food. In my job, I see the impact of poverty on young people everyday.

Carolyn Ray

I am making this donation of behalf of my mum, Carolyn Ray, who has been reduced to tears by Boris and his unwillingness to feed hungry children

B Kaur

I feel it is vital at the moment plus half term soon, Government has turned it's back on those in need.

Diane

Donation from sales of facemasks

Paul

Great Work.

Lisa Elliott

I can’t think of anything worse as a parent than worrying about feeding your children. Happy to donate.

Anonymous

I am able to, having a reasonable pension to live on therefor can support causes like this.

Anonymous

It's the least I can do. Those in need should have extra support right now.

James

Hope this helps those in need.

Samantha hobbs

Free school dinners for children

Connie

I usually put food into the Food bank basket when shopping but I’m cutting back on shopping atm

Martin Prestage

I already give a monthly sum to the foodbank but I am really upset by the Government rejection of helping children during the half term break. I hope Canterbury Foodbank can help local children in some way.

Anonymous

To support children in our community

Anonymous

So angry at the MPs for voting down the extension to FSM into school holidays. Wanted to help those families somehow

Anonymous

On behalf of ES and GS at Kent College Junior.

Anonymous

Times of trouble. People need aid. People talk about how bad the world is but don't put money where there mouth is.

Bill Hinchliffe

We know how desperately you need funding to cope with the increased demand

louise

Please keep doing what you do

Robert

Cannot get in with food!

Anonymous

In these very difficult times we want to help those people in need of the basic human right of food. Thank you. Sue and John

Anonymous

In support of Sian L-A's 'biking baker' initiative

Anonymous

Making financial donations as we unable to make food donations as we are shielding.

Anonymous

Keep up the good work and thank you for your dedication.

Anonymous

Aware of increased demand on food banks

Anonymous

We are lucky to be retired and have a pension but feel deeply for those who are struggling - especially to feed themselves and their families

Eleri

Read the post on Facebook and as I can't get supplies to you I thought the money would help. Keep up the good work.

Anonymous

Fantastic work!

Anonymous

Because you’re doing such a great job to help people in need.

Anonymous

Because no one should have to go hungry

Anonymous

Keep going - if you don't children and adults will going

Derek

We made a donation to support local people in these very difficult times

James Harris

Keep up the good work

Elaine Longworth

I watched the One Show and become aware of the huge demand. I want to help people in my local community.

Brian

I admire your work at any time but especially during Covid-19

Christine

Hope this helps

esther

my daughter and i raised this money with plants we were giving away that we'd grown at the end of our drive, tasing people only for a donation if they wanted, we hope the money is useful, well try and do another sale soon : )

Anonymous

I live in the area and I see the struggles some families have to feed themselves

Anonymous

Thanks for helping some many at these difficult times

Anonymous

An essential charity doing an amazing job

Anonymous

It's so wonderful that Foodbank is managing to support even more people during this horrible time.

Anonymous

I don't want people to go hungry

Beth Breeze

Thankful for the volunteers and in solidarity with beneficiaries

Anonymous

got my salary, wanted other people to have food as well

Anonymous

On behalf of the students in the School of Physical Sciences, University of Kent

Anonymous

Keep up the great work.

Anonymous

To support local families during pandemic

Mark

God bless:)

Anonymous

I think you are doing an amazing job in very challenging times. Thank you

Ian

Pleased to support a very worthy cause in a time of crisis for many people. Keep up the great work.

Anonymous

The continuing need.

Anonymous

This charity has helped me so many times, just praying for the day I can do the same Thanks for your many blessings.

Anonymous

Thank you for doing all this good work

Anonymous

Support towards helping people in need.

Heidi

Thanks for all your great work.

Anonymous

Thank you for the essential support you are providing at this time.

Anonymous

Sian has gifted me bread

Anonymous

Because food is a basic right

Anonymous

We are on this together!

Anonymous

Because I am not visiting the supermarket to make a donation in person

Robert

Unable to take physical donation this month.

Anonymous

Our WI has supported food bank extensively. I've been away for a while, but am sorry food cannot be collected in these troubled days. The best thing for me then, is to donate monrmey

Elizabeth

The food bank provides a wonderful service to people in need

Anonymous

Keep up your good work

Matt

Donated on behalf of Scott Smith & Hannah Straker

Jemima

People are in need!

Anonymous

I wish you were not needed, but you are.

Anonymous

We all need a helping hand at some point in our lives

Valerie

Cos I can

Joanna

I want to help people near me who are negatively impacted by coronavirus. The food bank does excellent work.

Anonymous

For the glory of God

Anonymous

Because we are doing zumba online so our weekly fee we are donating to either food banks or catching lives

Claire

You do wondrous works and shouldn't be needed. Wish I could do more.

Anonymous

Such a vital service in this desperate time

Anonymous

I'm saddened that this service has to exist. It's essential, thank you to all who help those in need.

Anonymous

No one should go without food or basic essentials

Christine

No one should go hungry

Anonymous

Thank you for the wonderful work you are doing, caring for those who are struggling at this dreadful time. Stay safe

Anonymous

Kindly accept our donation for food during COVID 19 pandemic.

Anonymous

Thank you for the lifesaving work you are doing

Anonymous

There is a need

Anonymous

To support families and children.

Anonymous

I made a sale of a woven wall hanging and have donated half of the money to you.

Anonymous

My friend’s birthday request

Anonymous

Because for as long as there are people / families who remain in need but unsupported by the government, I shall support Canterbury food bank

Emily

For the emergency coronavirus appeal

Anonymous

Keep up the good work and thank you all

Charles

A small help for local people

Anonymous

Thank you very much for helping those in great need. I wish you many blessings.

Anonymous

I don't want anyone to suffer the hardship and stress of not being able to buy food and I wish we lived in a fairer society.

Anonymous

So many need help in these difficult times

Anonymous

To try and help those that are less fortunate than us.

Anonymous

I am making the donation because I saw that the charity is experiencing an increased demand due to the current situation. It is vital that families have continued access to fresh food in these difficult times.

Robert

This is in lieu of my usual fruit juice etc. as I am unable to get out at present!

Dana

Thanks for helping people feel a little safer.

Anonymous

To help you continue the great job you’re doing

Anonymous

We are all together on this, and we will get out of this situation soon.

Dave

Great work guys. Sorry we can’t get actual food to you at the moment

Anonymous

To help people who need it. Thanks for organising this!

Anonymous

To support people struggling during the COVID-19 crisis.

Colin

I’m one of the lucky ones who has enough to get by so it is up to people like me to help the less fortunate.

Gillean

Vital to help our neighbours in need at this time

Anonymous

Because of the campaign for Foodbanks on Radio Kent, we know people have lost jobs, still need to eat with no income and nothing in place with the government for weeks and weeks.

Anonymous

Keep safe

Catherine

I can't get out to make a donation of food so would like to help & hope you are able to access some supplies directly from supermarkets or wholesalers...............................

Anonymous

Because another week has gone by that I’ve not been able to donate in-store

Anonymous

Because these are extraordinary times and I am lucky enough to be able to buy food for my family. It must be heartbreaking not to be able to do that.

Anonymous

Its all time we help those who really need it - thank you to the food bank for being there.

Anonymous

To help

Anonymous

To support those less fortune than ourselves

Dave

Just a small donation to help.

Anonymous

Increased pressure on food banl due to Coronavirus

Louise

To support anyone in need. Keep up the amazing efforts

Anonymous

We normal drop food off at a local drop off point but unable to do so at the moment so have made a donation of cash instead. Take care and well done everybody.

Anonymous

I just wanted to support the lovely Canterbury community in some way during this challenging time :)

Josh

CVirus and people need help

Pat

Aware food donations are particularly low at present . This service is desperately needed and will probably be needed even more in the coming weeks .

Anonymous

Because there was so little left in the shops for me to buy and put into the donation bin.

Anonymous

You guys are doing an amazing job. Keep going.

Anonymous

Thank you for all you do for the community

Anonymous

I have always donated items via the local collection box at Sainsbury's. However a staff member advised me not to leave the items that are scarce at the moment. Evidently other people have been rummaging in the box and removing items. This is awful! So I thought it best to send you some money at this time.

Anonymous

Thanks for doing whats needed as ever ♥️

Anonymous

Donating money that I would have used for food for the rest of the term- don’t need it anymore because the unis closed. You all do vital work, and it is needed now more than ever. Thank you so much for all you do for the community

Anonymous

I am a teacher. I have seen the relief when families receive food donations. My heart breaks for the families who will struggle over the coming weeks. You guys are incredible. xxx

Sharon

The vulnerable in our society need our help now more than ever. I would love to donate food to a food bank, but given the panic buying we are currently witnessing, it is gettingiincreasingly harder to do this. If you guys are able to access food via my donation then I am happy to help

Jo

In difficult times we need to support each other

Anonymous

Because I care about those families who are struggling

Anonymous

To help in a crisis

Deborah

I have emailed CEOs of major supermarkets asking for provision to donate online. One replied so far!

Anonymous

I am concerned about those who will need the services of the Food Bank during the present crisis and wish to support them in some way.

Anonymous

Well done for all you are doing, challenging times

Phillip

To help support those less fortunate

Anonymous

I am using the money I am saving on fuel by working from home to give to you. It's a no brainer.

Anonymous

Because items I usually put in supermarket food bank bins not always on the shelf in current circumstances

Anonymous

I would have spent this money in shops, restaurants, and bars. It would have gone towards people's wages, and paid for food and shelter for these employees. Now many of those people have no wages at all. Right now I'm sat at home in a comfy armchair, and it just seemed wrong not to.

Anonymous

I am self isolated so good wishes to you all

Anonymous

We all can get along by sharing a little rather then keeping a lot

Anonymous

To help to support people in the fight against the virus

Ayo

Because no one should go hungry in a country of plenty.

Philippa

In this time of major uncertainty I want to support the great work done by the Canterbury Food Bank

Anonymous

We are all going through a very difficult and frightening time. More people are going to need help. Its the least I can do.

Anonymous

I have been meaning to for a while, but this seemed increasingly urgent given the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anonymous

Amazing work :)

Anonymous

I usually donate food in the supermarket when I shop - I think of having an extra person to supper. Today I read an article in the Guardian discussing how food banks are getting less at the moment .I am not shopping very much to avoid crowds.

Anonymous

Because some years ago I agreed to give £500.00 + gift aid to the food bank each year to be used in whatever way they thought best. This money was split 4 times a year on dates that were memorable to my family.Feb, May, Aug, and double in Dec. Feb’s donation is late this year as I have been in hospital during Feb.yours sincerely Joy SHENTON.

Anonymous

Glad I don't need to use a food bank

Anonymous

Such vital work you do - and I'm guilty of forgetting when at supermarket!

Danielle

Very grateful for all that you do for all the people that are in need

Anonymous

Canterbury HEMA club!

Anonymous

We work in education, we see how tough this world can be for some. Everyone deserves a meal.

Anonymous

Inspired to donate through being part of #CorbynsChristmasChallenge

David

Saw your collection team at Canterbury East but didn't have any change. Thanks for the chocolate!

Anonymous

I hope this makes Christmas a little brighter for families in and around Canterbury. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a better New Year in 2020.

Anonymous

Christmas is about giving and we have to support each other. Whatever the amount you can donate, it helps immensely.

Anonymous

I have been fortunate enough to never need a food bank to feed my family. I hope this helps provide for people less fortunate.

Anonymous

It is important to show others God's unconditional love and generous heart towards them. Especially towards those in need. God bless you, your work and those that you help.

Anonymous

You guys do amazing work that of course shouldn’t be necessary. Thank you so much.

Beth

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to make a financial donation as I intend - and usually fail - to donate food.

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Canterbury Food Bank CIO - South East

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