What is a food bank?

A food bank is a place which stocks food, typically basic items and non- perishable items, that are then supplied free of charge to people and families in need.

THE FACTS -13 million people live below the poverty line in the UK. -Food Banks are a way of supporting families who may be struggling to feed themselves due to various reasons such as loss of job, illness and family breakdown. -Almost one million people in the UK are using food banks. -People and families that need to use food banks has risen 19% from the last year and is rising as we speak.

What could we do to help?

Food Costume Mufti Day To help raise awareness and donate to this important issue School Councillors have come up with a special day. On Friday 10 th July 2015, children at Alexandra Primary School are allowed to dress up as their favourite food or in mufti if you donate just one can of food. - There will be a prize for the most creative costume! What will you dress up as?

Food Challenge Competition Also on this day, you will also be able to get creative with your tins! We will be holding a competition for the class who can make the most creative structure using the items they have brought it. The winning class will win a special prize at the end of the day. Can you think of any structures we could make with our tins?

Look at some of these amazing structures!

What can you bring in? Suggested Food for Food bank Tinned vegetables; soup; dessert; rice pudding; meat; fish; and fruit. Breakfast cereal; long life milk; tea bags; instant coffee; long life fruit juice & squash; packets of biscuits; rice; jars of pasta sauce; cooking oil; and granulated sugar. Other items Shampoo & conditioner; shower gel; shaving foam; toothpaste for adults and children.

How are you going to help?