Karen visited West Cheshire Foodbank after having been referred by the Citizens Advice Bureau. She had been moved to the local Refuge from another area following an assault that had resulted in serious and long term injuries. She was given help with food and was also welcomed by several members of the church who offered help and support to both Karen and her two children. The Foodbank supported her until her Benefits were granted, her housing and children’s schooling sorted out and she obtained part time work.
Karen now donates to the Foodbank whenever she can. “This is my way of repaying the Foodbank for the help and support I received at the worst time of my life. I don’t know how we would have coped without them.”