ALDI CARLISLE - DALSTON RD

We are a primary school in Carlisle and we provide wrap around care for our children. Prior to school closing due to Covid-19, we had just set up our Eco Food Den where we 'sold' food donations to raise money for school. With school now being closed, any food donations are available for our vulnerable families, and our local community. Our families are very grateful for the support being provided by our local supermarkets.

We are a small catholic school on the outskirts of Carlisle serving the community of Botcherby and the wider area. We would very much like to help our parents, carers and members of the community to come together to have meals or take food packages home during this time of food crisis. Many of our families regularly use the local food bank and in addition to that we make up food parcels for families over the school holidays.

As a Local Pantry, we go beyond the food bank model, creating a sustainable and long-term solution to food poverty. Members have reported improved financial positions, improved health and well-being and reduced isolation. The small weekly subscription of £4.50, enables members of this pantry to access up to approximately £25 worth of food from their own choosing, including fresh fruit and vegetables and store cupboard favourites. In return for the fee, Members can choose at least ten items of food each week, along with additional opportunities of volunteering and training. Membership is open to residents in the Carlisle City area.