News: Food Bank Update
We are glad to report that, in response to our initial appeal for items for the food bank (see https://kinlochfc.org/news-kinloch-food-bank/), we already have sufficient stores to get up and running. As such, unless items have been specifically bought for the purpose, we are asking people to hold back from making new donations. Future appeals will be made when stocks run low or when specific items are required, so please keep checking the blog. Monetary gifts will still be accepted (see instructions on the old blog post).
We can also report that volunteer positions have now been filled. If the food bank has to scale up in future, however, we will be looking to recruit new volunteers so please feel free to register your interest.
The Deacons' Court of Kinloch Free Church would like to thank all for their prayerful interest and charitable spirit with regards to this new work.
News: Kinloch Food Bank
At the beginning of 2020, the Deacons’ Court of Kinloch Free Church agreed in principle to set up a food bank. With the outbreak of COVID-19 and its impending economic impact, it has been decided to fast-track the plans and get it functional as soon as possible
Volunteers
We are looking for prospective volunteers for organising and delivering food. If you are interested in getting involved, please get in touch with the minister before Friday 29th May.
Donations
We are also beginning to collect the following items:
Cereal/Porridge
Tinned Fruit/Veg/Meat/Soup/Fish/Beans/Lentils/Pulses
Tinned Pudding/Custard
Jars of Sauce
Biscuits
Chocolate
Sugar
Tea Bags
Coffee
Pasta
Rice
Stock Cubes
Long Life Milk/Juice
Non-Perishable Spreads (Jam, Marmalade, Peanut Butter etc.)
Toilet Roll
Toiletries: deodorant, shower gel, shaving gel, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, tooth paste, hand wipes, sanitary towels, tampons
Household Items: laundry liquid detergent, laundry powder, washing up liquid
Baby Supplies: nappies, baby wipes, baby food
Please ensure that all items are non-perishable, in date and well wrapped.
If you are willing to make a donation, please bring it to the main door of Kinloch Free Church on Friday the 22nd and 29th May between 2-3pm, ensuring that you maintain social distancing. If you are unable to make that time, please let someone at the manse know and they can organise delivery. Monetary donations are also welcome – envelopes should be marked ‘Food Bank’ and cheques should be made out to ‘Free Church Kinloch Congregational’.
Distribution
A committee is currently discussing the best way to distribute food and hope to release details over the next few weeks. However, if anyone is in current need, please phone the manse or get in touch via the contact page of this website. Confidentiality is assured.