Doncaster Foodbank has made an urgent call for people to donate certain items of food for its Christmas appeal, during which it expects to face the same sort of numbers in need a last year.

Project manager Keityh Rosson told the Free Press: “At this time of year, we see an increase in numbers of people needing our Emergency Food Parcels.

“Services are stretched to breaking point, and we require additional donations to provide food to those facing hardship in our community.

“Last year in December Doncaster Foodbank fulfilled 356 food vouchers which fed a total of 738 people. 246 of those receiving our Emergency Food Parcels were children. We are expecting similar figures this year.”

placeholder image — Tesco Christmas collection.

If you would like to donate to, please see the list below of items that are always needed:

• Soup

• Tinned tomatoes/beans/spaghetti

• Tinned meat/fish

Volunteers with an example of a food donation at the warehouse.

• Tinned veg/fruit

• Juice

• UHT milk

• Cooking sauces

• Cereals

• Microwave pasta/rice.

Keith added: “Your donations will be much appreciated. Thank you.

“Please help us by hosting food drives or fundraising events at your school, church, community group or business.

“We can arrange collections or accept donations to our warehouse.”

If you would like to donate to Doncaster Foodbank the address and warehouse opening hours are: Doncaster Foodbank (Trussell Trust) Ltd., C/O Saica Natur, Sandall Stones Road, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, DN3 1TR.

Open: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 9am and 3pm for donations.

If you have any questions or need help setting up your event, please email: [email protected]