The Your Local Pantry network is growing rapidly. There are now more than 100 Pantries, across all four nations of the UK from Portadown to Portsmouth, Edinburgh to Ebbw Vale. Food is integral to all Pantries, but we have learnt
Pantry member Don tells us how he and Your Local Pantry helped him have helped each another Your Local Pantries are making an amazing difference to people’s lives, in all four nations of the UK. From Portadown to Portsmouth, Edinburgh
Are we close to seeing a landmark legal change? For the past few years, growing numbers of people and groups have been calling for a legal change in the UK, which could make a huge difference to the way big
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This year is a chance to reassert what we want for the country. The huge majority of us want to end poverty… Niall Cooper says: Let’s make ourselves heard! This week, I have had the privilege of speaking with community
Senior leaders from churches and charities have called on politicians to take urgent action on rising poverty in the UK and around the world. In a joint statement released today (Friday 5 January 2024), senior Christian leaders – including the
Compassionate community campaigner, Penny Walters, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours list. The award is in recognition of her tireless and unstinting work in Byker in Newcastle, particularly during the pandemic. Penny is a
Five new trustees have joined the council of management of Church Action on Poverty, bringing fresh skills, insights, ideas and dedication to the organisation. All five were elected at our recent 2023 AGM. This blog gives you a quick introduction,
Your Local Pantry, Feeding Britain and others are working together to prevent hunger, offer dignity and choice, and co-design a national exit strategy from dependence on foodbanks The past few years have presented a great many challenges for the country,
