FoodShare Maidenhead has been supporting families for 12 years, but it is facing the double threat of eviction from its premises and a drop in donations, although in the build-up to Christmas volunteers remain undeterred.
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While these random acts of generosity are not uncommon, even amidst the economic crisis, Debbie said donations are still down.Everyone who comes on the 23 December should leave with enough food for a festive feast - from mince pies and pudding to a joint of meat, potatoes and fresh vegetables."I know looking at this, I don't have enough for the people who need it this Christmas," Debbie said.
After successfully cooking 30 meals last year, Ali has scaled up the effort, despite the impact on her own energy bill.Ali Griffin spent the week making frozen Christmas meals for those who can't afford to cook Alongside the FoodHub, which gives out emergency parcels for those in crisis, the team operates the FoodShare shop which opened in June this year.The shop charges a membership fee of £5 for a single person and £10 for a family, with people able to choose between 13 and 19 more premium items from the shelves."This is reaching people who would never use a foodbank."
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