Foodbank call by Pendle MP

1:30pm Monday 18th February 2013 in Pendle

PENDLE MP Andrew Stephenson will today visit St Philip’s Food Bank, in Leeds Road, Nelson, from 12.15 to 1pm to see how it operates, and the challenges it faces.

The food bank, which opened last June, provides food parcels with essential food for individuals and families for three days in case of emergency.

It also operates a takeaway soup kitchen.

Anyone with any queries about the food bank should call 01282 877640.

Comments (9)

4:44pm Mon 18 Feb 13

ROBERTSLUMDWELLER123 says...

He should be very proud of his party bringing back soup kitchens in 2013,,
He should be very proud of his party bringing back soup kitchens in 2013,, ROBERTSLUMDWELLER123

5:24pm Mon 18 Feb 13

tonygreaves says...

I hope he will join me in being proud that there are people willing to run food banks for people who are desperate, and thoroughly ashamed that in this country in 2013 they are needed.

Tony Greaves
I hope he will join me in being proud that there are people willing to run food banks for people who are desperate, and thoroughly ashamed that in this country in 2013 they are needed. Tony Greaves tonygreaves

5:39pm Mon 18 Feb 13

Good call says...

People should start stocking up on food and other essentials.
People should start stocking up on food and other essentials. Good call

6:25pm Mon 18 Feb 13

liddle 'un says...

tonygreaves wrote:
I hope he will join me in being proud that there are people willing to run food banks for people who are desperate, and thoroughly ashamed that in this country in 2013 they are needed.

Tony Greaves
Nope, not proud at all, this is just a piece of political gesturing.

With the amount of benefit money being horsed at these people, anyone that genuinely relies on these places for food must be completely useless.
[quote][p][bold]tonygreaves[/bold] wrote: I hope he will join me in being proud that there are people willing to run food banks for people who are desperate, and thoroughly ashamed that in this country in 2013 they are needed. Tony Greaves[/p][/quote]Nope, not proud at all, this is just a piece of political gesturing. With the amount of benefit money being horsed at these people, anyone that genuinely relies on these places for food must be completely useless. liddle 'un

7:45am Tue 19 Feb 13

jenkinsroy says...

why is there no food bank in
colne we have to walk to
nelson to get help this is wrong
we also need this help
when you go ask them andrew o.k.
why is there no food bank in colne we have to walk to nelson to get help this is wrong we also need this help when you go ask them andrew o.k. jenkinsroy

7:50am Tue 19 Feb 13

jenkinsroy says...

liddle 'un wrote:
tonygreaves wrote: I hope he will join me in being proud that there are people willing to run food banks for people who are desperate, and thoroughly ashamed that in this country in 2013 they are needed. Tony Greaves
Nope, not proud at all, this is just a piece of political gesturing. With the amount of benefit money being horsed at these people, anyone that genuinely relies on these places for food must be completely useless.
what about the old that this
goverment are trying to kill off
they need this help after all
they dieded for cretinging like you
so do not call people in need of
this help and get rid of the word
useless in your coment o.k.
[quote][p][bold]liddle 'un[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]tonygreaves[/bold] wrote: I hope he will join me in being proud that there are people willing to run food banks for people who are desperate, and thoroughly ashamed that in this country in 2013 they are needed. Tony Greaves[/p][/quote]Nope, not proud at all, this is just a piece of political gesturing. With the amount of benefit money being horsed at these people, anyone that genuinely relies on these places for food must be completely useless.[/p][/quote]what about the old that this goverment are trying to kill off they need this help after all they dieded for cretinging like you so do not call people in need of this help and get rid of the word useless in your coment o.k. jenkinsroy

10:56pm Tue 19 Feb 13

Rappide says...

liddle 'un wrote:
tonygreaves wrote:
I hope he will join me in being proud that there are people willing to run food banks for people who are desperate, and thoroughly ashamed that in this country in 2013 they are needed.

Tony Greaves
Nope, not proud at all, this is just a piece of political gesturing.

With the amount of benefit money being horsed at these people, anyone that genuinely relies on these places for food must be completely useless.
What a miserable perspective on life you must have. I feel sorry for you in that you haven't realised yet that it is not only people on benefits who go to food banks in dire need. It is also the hardworking Joe and Joanna Bloggs who can't make ends meet any more for whatever reason. Sudden bereavement, divorce and it's financial flack, unexpected emergency cash out outlay and many other reasons. Also, people on benefits, including the elderly on pensions may need to seek help because of high heating bills and delays in benefit payments.
Please try to stop being so heartless. There are some that deceive but don't use the tarbrush technique on everyone.
[quote][p][bold]liddle 'un[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]tonygreaves[/bold] wrote: I hope he will join me in being proud that there are people willing to run food banks for people who are desperate, and thoroughly ashamed that in this country in 2013 they are needed. Tony Greaves[/p][/quote]Nope, not proud at all, this is just a piece of political gesturing. With the amount of benefit money being horsed at these people, anyone that genuinely relies on these places for food must be completely useless.[/p][/quote]What a miserable perspective on life you must have. I feel sorry for you in that you haven't realised yet that it is not only people on benefits who go to food banks in dire need. It is also the hardworking Joe and Joanna Bloggs who can't make ends meet any more for whatever reason. Sudden bereavement, divorce and it's financial flack, unexpected emergency cash out outlay and many other reasons. Also, people on benefits, including the elderly on pensions may need to seek help because of high heating bills and delays in benefit payments. Please try to stop being so heartless. There are some that deceive but don't use the tarbrush technique on everyone. Rappide

4:30pm Wed 20 Feb 13

Gravy_train says...

Just another photo opportunity for chubby chops.
Just another photo opportunity for chubby chops. Gravy_train

5:02pm Thu 28 Feb 13

ROBERTSLUMDWELLER123 says...

liddle 'un wrote:
tonygreaves wrote:
I hope he will join me in being proud that there are people willing to run food banks for people who are desperate, and thoroughly ashamed that in this country in 2013 they are needed.

Tony Greaves
Nope, not proud at all, this is just a piece of political gesturing.

With the amount of benefit money being horsed at these people, anyone that genuinely relies on these places for food must be completely useless.
you seem to know a lot about the benefits system?? could you please tell me what the average single man/woman receives in benefits,and how much do the under 25s receive,if you don't know keep your mouth shut idiot...
[quote][p][bold]liddle 'un[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]tonygreaves[/bold] wrote: I hope he will join me in being proud that there are people willing to run food banks for people who are desperate, and thoroughly ashamed that in this country in 2013 they are needed. Tony Greaves[/p][/quote]Nope, not proud at all, this is just a piece of political gesturing. With the amount of benefit money being horsed at these people, anyone that genuinely relies on these places for food must be completely useless.[/p][/quote]you seem to know a lot about the benefits system?? could you please tell me what the average single man/woman receives in benefits,and how much do the under 25s receive,if you don't know keep your mouth shut idiot... ROBERTSLUMDWELLER123

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