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Foodbank still there for those in need

Chief exec says it must keep going

The chief executive of the Isle of Man Foodbank says the charity is still there for those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

The charity is continuing to work amid the lockdown, providing the Island’s most vulnerable families and residents with food parcels on a weekly basis.

Different delivery and drive-thru services are now operating, and the number of volunteers currently working has been doubled to help combat the 33% increase in demand.

Chief Executive Neal Mellon says it needs to keep going:

Anyone needing help can contact the Isle of Man Foodbank on its new freephone 0808 1624 610 or on 646999, 311550 or emailing isleofmanfoodbank@gmail.com

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