Coronavirus: Urgent appeal to stockpilers in Lewes, Newhaven, Peacehaven and Seaford
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The Sussex Express has teamed up with Lewes District Council to support this campaign.
Over the last week, many anxious shoppers have stocked up on food supplies.
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Hide AdThe latest estimate is that Britain has about £1billion worth of food now lying in kitchens, cupboards, and spare bedrooms.
Thankfully, supermarkets have responded brilliantly and the shelves are re-stocking nicely. However, our local foodbanks are now in desperate need of your support.
They are running out of tins and packets at a frightening rate.
Please think about your extra supplies and consider donating a few of them.
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Hide AdPeople in the Lewes district rely on foodbanks to get them through the week.
Please show your support for them at this critical time.
Please support our campaign via your social media channels by using the hashtag #supportfoodbanks
The current list of desperately needed products, and where to drop them, is listed here but we advise you to check with individual food banks for the latest information on drop-off and collection arrangements:
UHT milk
Tins of fruit, vegetables, meat, tuna and soup
Biscuits, tea, coffee, sugar
Fresh fruit and vegetables
Pasta and sauces
Cereal
Feminine hygiene products
Basic toiletries
Cleaning products
Drop-off locations are:
Lewes
Christ Church - Prince Edward’s Road (Wednesday - 2pm-5pm & Monday - 9:30am - 1pm)
Nationwide – 59 High street
Landport Community Room, Horsfield Road
Newhaven
Information and Advice Hub, 31a High Street, Newhaven
Newhaven Town Council offices
Denton Island Community Centre
Peacehaven:
Peacehaven Information Office, Meridian Centre
Seaford
Contact Seahaven Storehouse on 07921 844930