The Isle of Wight Community Rail Partnership has been successful for another substantial grant of £20,000 to support its ‘Food on The Move’ initiative.
Now in its fourth year, the total raised by the initiative for this vital community support to nearly £400,000.
The grant, from The Household Support Fund from Isle of Wight Council, means the weekly food provision will support vulnerable families and individuals for another 20 weeks and in the worst time of year for people struggling in the summer holidays and in the run-up to Christmas.
The Community Rail Partnership works closely with the Island's Housing Associations, adult social services, charities, Hampshire Police and other local organisations.
Ali Smith from the Gaslight Café at Sandown Railway Station, closed since the pandemic, is able to help with volunteers for parcel pick ups, or deliveries.
Food on the Move started in March 2020 as the world went into lockdown and has helped support thousands of families and those in need, with fresh and non-perishable groceries, whether its for a few weeks or longer term.
Community Rail Manager for the Isle of Wight Community Rail Partnership (CRP), Bobby Lock, said:
“This is a project that has gone from strength to strength with first the pandemic, and people losing their jobs, to the now exponential rise in the cost of living and the impact this is causing on families and individuals.
"It is sad in this day and age that our communities have to rely on food banks and this sort of support, but we are delighted that, with all of our funders, we have been able to do so”
Funding has come from South Western Railway, Wightlink, Southern Vectis, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation, the National Lottery, Wight Aid, Isle of Wight Council ‘Connect4Communities’ and the Household Support Fund.
For further information visit the CRP website.
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