Food bank: feeding 150 families every week
Expand our African food bank to three days a week with fresh food, culturally familiar staples and a cookery club.
The need
Why this project matters
Rising food and energy costs mean more families are skipping meals. Many cannot find the foods they know how to cook.
This project expands our Cookery and African food bank programme.
Budget
Where the money goes
| Item | Cost | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Food stock and fresh produce | £14,000 | |
| Chest freezer, shelving and storage | £2,200 | |
| Van hire and fuel for collections | £3,600 | |
| Coordinator (part-time) | £9,800 | |
| Cookery club ingredients and equipment | £1,400 | |
| Total | £31,000 | 100% |
Outcomes
What we aim to achieve
- 150 families receive food each week
- Fresh food in every parcel
- 40 people join the cookery club
- Every visitor offered advice and referral
Accountability
How we report
- Progress update at the halfway point and a final outcome report.
- Attendance and outcomes recorded on MEG’s secure platform; funders can be given portal access.
- Stories and photos shared only with participants’ written consent.
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