An appeal for donations has been launched by Warminster and District Foodbank, which supports around 200 people each month.
The independent community foodbank is run entirely by volunteers who support families and individuals in need across the area.
However, several items are currently in short supply.
These include tinned pasta, rice pudding, tinned fruit, fruit juice, instant mash and toiletries such as sanitary pads.
Food donations can be placed in collection boxes in Morrisons, Waitrose, Lidl and Poundland in Warminster.
Volunteers say fully stocked shelves will help them reach more people in need.
Jean Colgrave, one of the 28 volunteers at the foodbank, said, “When the phone goes, we find out the person’s circumstances and fill out a voucher for their food. There are all sorts of reasons why people need a foodbank.
“At the moment, we’re seeing a lot more single men than usual struggling. A lot of people are just one pay cheque away from homelessness.”
Volunteers have found that benefit delays, redundancy and family issues are among the reasons people turn to the foodbank.
They’ve spoken to parents who have skipped meals to feed their children, while others have had to choose between eating and paying the rent.
When the Warminster Journal visited the foodbank, Lizzie Caplan was preparing to join its team of volunteers.
She said, “I’m quite passionate about helping people who are more vulnerable than others. The world is quite a tough place these days. The more people who can be kind and offer help, the better the world would be. That’s why I’m here.”
The Warminster and District Foodbank, located at The Close behind the Athenaeum, works in partnership with other charities, as well as health, social services, housing and education agencies, which refer clients for food assistance.
To find out how you can support the foodbank or access its services, visit warminsteranddistrictfoodbank.co.uk.
