Oakvale Foodshare has been granted £500 from the Mayor of Ryde’s charity fund to further its mission of providing essential meals to families in need.
This funding will be channelled into creating meal bags that cater to breakfast, lunch and dinner, ensuring that families have access to meals.
Jacqui Tweitman, Founder of Oakvale Foodshare, says:
“I am grateful for the generous support from the Mayor’s Charity Fund which allows me to enhance our efforts in addressing food insecurity within our community and kick start our meal bag initiative launching October half term, alongside the foodshare stand”.
Ryde Town Council is encouraging community members, businesses and supermarkets to get involved by donating surplus food items to the Foodshare stand. These contributions not only reduce food waste but also extend a compassionate hand to families in need. Donations can be collected from Ryde, Shanklin, Newport or surrounding areas.
Richard May, Mayor of Ryde, adds:
“Oakvale Foodshare’s dedication to addressing food insecurity is truly commendable and we are honoured to support their meal bag initiative. Oakvale Foodshare started during the pandemic and continues to help numerous individuals and families.”
I did not realise that so many Oakvale residents were in need of food.?
When I have been up there the residents I have met have tattoos and piercings and tablets or smartphones plus huge television sets on the wall.
I have often wondered whether a study could be done regarding food handouts to see what type of lifestyle they live and not give to those who don’t need it. Help those in real need who do not have any luxury items.
When I grew up food was a priority item. But now it appears the latest hairstyle or tattoo or smartphone comes first.
They certainly don’t look like they are in need of more food!