The altruistic idea behind the concept of a food bank is undoubtedly something to be cherished and actively supported. Especially on a local level, within a community that is close to you, that means a lot. Food banks around the city of Brighton serve their purpose very well, and the need for their presence is quite substantial.
I’m sure many citizens and individuals who have passed throughout the city will agree that this is a nice place to stay or settle down. And the regional Marina might just be the best place in the UK to take a photo. Undoubtedly, there are many great things about living in Brighton: good food, fun activities and interesting spots to go to. But this otherwise lovely city sometimes has to face difficulties like any other place around the world. The existence of people in need is definitely one of them.
To help such people in their everyday lives, various charities and volunteers offer their time, money and effort. Food banks are a great example. Those around Brighton have been operational since 2014 when a sum of 13 organizations was providing about 266 food parcels every week. Nowadays, all of the 21 food banks and meal providers are reportedly distributing approximately 420 food parcels every week, which is a 58% overall increase.
That estimate adds up to a total of 20 000 food parcels a year. It is a great result that makes it clearer to notice all the hard work bringing real effects, but it also demonstrates the true scale of a problem. The calculations show that more and more citizens require assistance to fulfill such a basic necessity.
Brighton & Hove Food Partnership that takes care of this initiative, was established by the effort of local residents in 2003. The group participates in National End Hunger UK Week and is involved with a lot of charitable and giving projects. Naturally, they revolve around the topic of food and sharing in one way or another. Such as: raising awareness about wasting food, tending to the concept of community gardens, spreading knowledge and inspiration in ‘Cooking for fun,’ and encouraging people to eat their food in each other’s company in ‘Shared meals.’
