Rachel Brown, development co-ordinator at Your Local Pantry said:
“Coolers are great places, they help people come together to improve their situation and the whole neighborhood. It has been great to welcome so many new partners throughout 2024, from churches to charities and councils.
“Charity will never be a long-term answer to food insecurity. We need the government to commit to bolder action to end the ongoing cost of living scandal and end poverty. But at the same time, people need strong, compassionate, hope-filled communities, and Pantries is that.”
