The Somer Valley Foodbank continues to provide food and signposting advice to the people of this area, with distribution centres in Midsomer Norton (Salvation Army Hall), Radstock (St Nicholas Tearooms), Peasedown (Peasedown Methodist Church) and Paulton (The Cellar, under the Methodist Church). People still need a voucher from one of the professional agencies in the area.

We have seen a more than 30% increase in demand since the start of the year, which means the cost of living crisis is beginning to affect more and more people.  This has therefore put a great strain on our stock levels and although we can still meet the demand our need for donations has increased. We have also started to buy in stock. Therefore we would be very grateful if people could donate an item from our most wanted list whenever they shop. The list is on the front door of Tesco and Sainsbury's and on the website.

Donations can be left at the following places; All churches on Sunday am, just before or after a service, The Hive, Peasedown weekdays (through main doors, by the door to the Post Office), the

Salvation Army Hall, Midsomer Norton, Mondays between 10 – 11am, St Nicholas Church Centre Radstock, weekdays 9 – 3pm in the foyer.

We are also hoping to hold a one day collection in Tesco during the next few months, when we will hand out shopping lists to help people choose the correct items that we need to replenish stocks. Please keep an eye out for us.

The other news is that we have been adopted by Thatcher and Hallam as their charity of the year and we are tremendously grateful and thankful for their support. We are looking forward to working with them to help those in need in this area.

If anyone has any questions or wants to know anything about the foodbank then they can email on [email protected].   

The following foodbank requirements for May 2023 are in order of need, food items and other items. Please choose items from the list only. Thank you.

Food Items

Milk (UHT) Coffee Fruit juice Fruit (tinned) Rice pudding (tinned) Tomatoes (tinned) Corned Beef (tinned)

Savoury snacks Mac Cheese Sponge Puddings Hot Chocolate

Other Items

Kitchen rolls Deodorant for ladies Hair conditioner Razors & shaving foam Dog food

Very many thanks for your ongoing support and generosity.