Rangers Jon McKenzie and Scott Harris at Derby QUAD
The Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID) has launched a food bank appeal in Derby – and collection points have now been announced.
QUAD on Market Place, the AGA shop on Queen Street, Thrive Mind Village on Iron Gate and Foulds Guitars in The Strand Arcade, will be accepting donations from shoppers who would like to support the local community.
The collection of food will be given to Derby charity, Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance, who launched an urgent appeal for help in September.
The aim of this food bank appeal is to encourage Derby shoppers to donate non-perishable food items, and hygiene products, to help those in need across the city.
Brad Worley, BID Manager for the Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District, said: “We wanted to do our bit to help, and we are very grateful that four businesses agreed to act as a collection point for donations.
“When you’re out and about, it would be fantastic if you could drop something off so we can build up a decent collection for Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance.
“The collection points will be open until the end of November and then everything will be delivered to the charity on Charnwood Street in Derby.”
Paul Brookhouse, manager of the Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance, said: “Thousands of people in Derby are now relying on foodbank support and numbers keep going up. Right now, we really need everyone’s help.”
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show that Derby had 23,000 children living in poverty last year. In 2022, the charity gave out 20,314 food parcels to support families. With the cost-of-living crisis continuing for many, fears are growing that this winter could be tough.
The last day for donations will be Thursday, November 30.
