A Catholic food bank which served Christchurch people for 60 years had to close earlier this month. Catholic Social Services says the cost of essential food items and a lack of donations were behind the decision to close. “It’s terribly sad that our efforts to feed those who cannot afford food ceased because it had Read more
Don’t be alarmed if you are in Marlborough next Monday night you hear sirens. It is a call to action. In its 13th year, 300 volunteers will take to the streets of Marlborough behind a fire truck on Monday night, calling on households to donate to the Foodbank Street Appeal for people in need this Christmas. Marlborough Foodbank manager Wynnie Cosgrove Read more