News
16 Jun 14
Going The Extra Mile For Foodbank!
Justin and Nicole have just raised £200 for us running the Ellesmere Port Race! Thank you both!
16 Jun 14
Paul and Angela’s Story
“Paul attended appointment with D.H.S doctor and was told he no longer qualifies for ESA. Paul suffers from epilepsy, is currently on medication and still has fits. There has been no change in his condition. Due to a change over of benefits from ESA to JSA they are currently receiving no benefits (since 21st April). […]
12 Jun 14
Ashley’s Story
“I have had delays in my benefit payments due to address issues such as having no fixed address, living in a lodge not considered a permanent address and address changes. My bank have been taking half of any payments. I have had to cover charges incurred whilst working and [the bank] said if I don’t […]
9 Jun 14
NEW REPORT: Below the Breadline June 2014
The Trussell Trust, Church Action on Poverty and Oxfam have just released a new report titled “Below the Breadline” which examines “The Relentless Rise of Food Poverty in Britain“. “Oxfam and Church Action on Poverty have calculated that 20,247,042 meals were delivered to people in food poverty in 2013/14 by three of the main food […]
5 Jun 14
Elizabeth’s Story
“I had a diagnosis of cancer at the end of January. Due to a change in benefits plus payments being taken directly from what little benefits we have left, we were left living on £20 a fortnight. I was told that the PIP (Personal Independence Payment) I applied for at the start of February could […]
4 Jun 14
Supermarket Volunteers Needed
Can you spare some time to help at our upcoming July supermarket collections? More details here.
4 Jun 14
Blacon Community Forum
It was wonderful to attend and speak at the Blacon Community Forum yesterday. Our thanks to Blacon residents for inviting us and for their support for the work we do! Thank you! If you listened to our presentation (or even if you’re just reading this now!) and you’re interested in volunteering with us you can […]
4 Jun 14
Faith in the Community 2014
We were at an event called Faith in the Community yesterday. It was great to share a table and to spend more time with our friends at Mid Cheshire Foodbank and hear about the fantastic work they’re doing. Special thanks to Sue, the Mid Cheshire Foodbank Volunteer who made our stall look so pretty!
2 Jun 14
Workfare Scheme Delayed Again After Voluntary Sector Boycott
A flagship government employment policy is facing further delays following a boycott by over 300 voluntary organisations. The “Help to Work” scheme will force long-term unemployed people to work full-time for six months for no pay, or face losing their benefits. Today (2 June) is the deadline by which the placements are required by contract […]
30 May 14
Maria’s Story
“Marital breakdown leading to reduced household income. Stopping of carer money for daughter reduced income due to rejected claim. Both daughters in full time education. Tax credits/ carer / child benefits stopped when daughter reached 20 even though she is still in full time education. Job seekers money and child maintenance funding debts and bills, […]