Drop in Stirling foodbank donations

A Stirling foodbank say they've seen a drop in the number of donations they're receiving.

Start Up Stirling have now distributed more than a million meals via their Crisis Food Service over the last eight years.

The group helped more than 3,700 people last year - including over 1200 children.

Andrew Ireland, Chief Operating Officer, commented, "1 million meals is a massive achievement for the charity. It shows how much the people in the Stirling Council area and beyond have supported us through the years. This has allowed us to make an impact on the lives of the people who continue to need our services. It is also testament to the support that our volunteers have provided, to make this a reality.”

Julie Christie, Fundraising Officer for Start Up Stirling said, “We are so grateful for all the help that we receive from our supporters, but we would really appreciate it if you could donate any extra food that you bought for Christmas and didn’t need, for use at our foodbanks over the Winter. Every tin of soup, beans, rice pudding, tea bags or breakfast cereal makes a big difference to the people that need our help, and helps us to ensure that no-one goes hungry.”