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Second Island Food Bank launches

Southern hub of main Douglas branch

A second food bank for the Island is being launched today.

The facility in Port Erin, described as a southern 'satellite hub' of the main branch in Douglas, is to be run from the town's Methodist Church.

It will be used for distribution and collection only - anyone who feels they may need to access the service is asked to contact the organisation directly.

Director Neal Mellon says it's been established in response to a surge in demand:

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