Food Banks
and Community Groups Help During the Pandemic During the summer months, many community groups in Leicester have been collecting food items to distribute to those in need. With the pandemic affecting our society, food poverty is a real issue. This article looks at the prevalence of food poverty in the UK and the ways in which Community groups are able to help. Bread and Butter Thing Across the north of England, the Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) is distributing affordable food to people in need. The charity's wares are collected from farms, factories, and supermarkets, and bundled together in handy bags for people to pick up and take home. It is in partnership with the North Tyneside Council and will open its first hub in Howdon in April. This is the biggest UK expansion of the charity, which has been operating in Manchester for the last four years. The TBBT has also launched a discount food membership scheme in partnership with the PS7 chain of convenience stores. The scheme ...