Argos Bradford Forster Square

Bradford Central Foodbank fed over 16,000 local people last year in food crisis by providing three days' emergency food and support and advice. Everyone who comes to us is referred by an organisation who is in contact with people so we know everyone who comes to us is hungry and in need of emergency food. Organisations such as social services, schools, doctors, charities, housing associations etc. We give emegency food parcels, we have a cafe and also we want to provide peple with hplistic advice so people can overcome the root cause of food crisis. We provide fuel grants, SIM cards, benefits advice, job coaching, DWP support, family legal advice, housing support. All our services are offered free of charge. We need all year round help with fundraising, either as a one-off event or on an ongoing basis - we always need funds to help cover food purchasing and operating costs. We rely on volunteers to deliver this service and regularly need extra help with the following activities: -warehouse sorting -parcel/hamper packing -supermarket collections -one off projects

- Education/training - The advancement of health or saving of lives - Disability - Economic/community development/employment - People with disabilities - Provides services - Other charitable activities

- Provides a “Warm Space” where everyone is welcome. - Runs a Community Cafe with 70 volunteers and offers free drinks and meals to those in need. - Provides a help-yourself “Community Pantry” - Provides buildings/facilities for community groups to meet. - Welcomes around 1000 people of all ages per week. - Offers special activities for young people, and for older people who are lonely or under stress and those with dementia.