Union FS foodbank QPR (H)

[Voll Blau]

7 minutes ago, dynamark said:

Bit of a short term view .We need to help folk with their future and to fend for themselves.Not much point giving away crisps choc biscuits and cans of pop

Again, plenty of other items on the list you can bring...

[Out Foxed]

35 minutes ago, dynamark said:

Bit of a short term view .We need to help folk with their future and to fend for themselves.Not much point giving away crisps choc biscuits and cans of pop

god forbid an unhoused person enjoys eating some crisps. not exactly gonna cook them a stew that last for 365 days are they.

[HighPeakFox]

1 hour ago, dynamark said:

Bit of a short term view .We need to help folk with their future and to fend for themselves.Not much point giving away crisps choc biscuits and cans of pop

Do you have a better suggestion? No? Thought not.

 

Maybe you could join Union FS and offer your insight in person, rather than just sniping here.

[dynamark]

I am offering insight which again is lets run a foodbank if really required but educate and help people look after themselves not rely on the state and charity .Very often other issues involved not just short of cash for food, Im talking health smoking gambling mental stuff unemployment.Need short term help with long term solutions.I hope it goes well and the charity does help folk all round.

[Foxontherocks]

Donated money as I selfishly don't fancy lugging a crate of pasta down on the bus.

 

Well done to all involved

[HighPeakFox]

15 minutes ago, dynamark said:

Need short term help with long term solutions. I hope it goes well and the charity does help folk all round.

I don't think anyone would deny that long term solutions are necessary, but given the awful people in power, and their sneering at poverty and the causes behind it, we should fully support the kindness and humanity of those doing this. 

[Sol thewall Bamba]

1 hour ago, HighPeakFox said:

Do you have a better suggestion? No? Thought not.

 

Maybe you could join Union FS and offer your insight in person, rather than just sniping here.

Did the same last year too.

[HighPeakFox]

46 minutes ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

Did the same last year too.

It's sad really - people have the right to vote however they like, but sadly some allow their awful views show in what they say on matters such as these.

 

Anyway, I have put my money where my mouth is this evening

[Raj]

9 hours ago, dynamark said:

I am offering insight which again is lets run a foodbank if really required but educate and help people look after themselves not rely on the state and charity .Very often other issues involved not just short of cash for food, Im talking health smoking gambling mental stuff unemployment.Need short term help with long term solutions.I hope it goes well and the charity does help folk all round.

Stop moaning and thinking you can do better or offer your expertise.

If you dont like something they are doing positive why diss them?

[Raj]

@Union FS

 

https://www.hthleicester.co.uk/

 

Ive done some projects for Arif at HTH above, reach out to him If it helps 

[SemperEadem]

1 hour ago, Raj said:

@Union FS

 

https://www.hthleicester.co.uk/

 

Ive done some projects for Arif at HTH above, reach out to him If it helps 

Aye we know him well, he does great work. We raised funds for emergency packages at the outbreak of lockdown that him and his team dished out.

Edited 29 February 2024 by SemperEadem

[FOTS]

11 hours ago, dynamark said:

Bit of a short term view .We need to help folk with their future and to fend for themselves.Not much point giving away crisps choc biscuits and cans of pop

The Bridge do so much work with rough sleepers, those in vulnerable housing, those in difficult circumstances. They meet with them, provide mentors, support in accessing housing, how to improve finances, improve employment opportunities - it’s not simply a foodbank.

 

The food donations are the easiest way for us, Joe Public, to help keep this unique charity going.

 

Providing vulnerable people a place to eat and feel safe gives The Bridge an opportunity to help these people in other ways.

If you want to do a great thing and help vulnerable people with their long term future, I’m sure The Bridge would appreciate an extra volunteer: https://www.bridgeleicester.org/volunteer 

 

[Globalfox]

Is there anyway you can start earlier say 12.15 those of us in hospitality will be inside by 13.45 or is there somewhere else to drop off?

[SemperEadem]

4 minutes ago, Globalfox said:

Is there anyway you can start earlier say 12.15 those of us in hospitality will be inside by 13.45 or is there somewhere else to drop off?

You could drop them in Duffy’s from 11 or alternative send money if that helps?

[Union FS]

 

An article on the charity work done by the group.

[grobyfox1990]

Will food 2 days out of date be accepted?

[SemperEadem]

38 minutes ago, grobyfox1990 said:

Will food 2 days out of date be accepted?

I mean I think they would take it but perhaps not really the done thing.

[grobyfox1990]

24 minutes ago, SemperEadem said:

I mean I think they would take it but perhaps not really the done thing.

Ok thanks, probably should've added more context. It's unsold food from the co-op which will be collected tonight. Pastry items and bread which has been baked  today, as well and packaged sandwiches etc. i will bring it and explain.

[oakman]

Won't be there so have donated via paypal. Keep up the good work.

[Big Dave]

1 hour ago, grobyfox1990 said:

Ok thanks, probably should've added more context. It's unsold food from the co-op which will be collected tonight. Pastry items and bread which has been baked  today, as well and packaged sandwiches etc. i will bring it and explain.

Not packaged sandwiches, as they will have a use-by date, and will need to be temperature controlled.

 

 

[Union FS]

 

[Nolucklcfc]

Got some old Leicester scarves, if they’d be welcome? Try and find some blankets and jumpers as well 👍

[Big_Nige]

Just donated to the PayPal chaps.
 

As a society we absolutely should be helping the more vulnerable, this country has gone to the pits and we can’t rely on the cretins in charge to change anything for the better. Anyone can fall on hard times at any point, who am I to judge why this has happened, and who am I to presume these unfortunate people need educating, poverty is a very real issue not a life style choice. 
 

I’ll try and bring a bag or two down on Saturday before the game too

 

Keep up the good work, and get SK1 rocking on Saturday

 

 

[Sol thewall Bamba]

Please don't forget this, stick something in your pocket on the way out.

 

Cash and card donations being taken at both collection spots.

[Raj]

1 hour ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

Please don't forget this, stick something in your pocket on the way out.

 

Cash and card donations being taken at both collection spots.

Definitely taking card payments  yeah?