Bishop saw 'worst aspects of human nature' during hunger inquiry

Bishop saw 'worst aspects of human nature' during hunger inquiry

Sun 07 Dec 2014

By Antony Bushfield

A report funded by the Archbishop of Canterbury looking into the extent of hunger in the UK has been published.

It found that 'hunger stalks' Britain and says too many people are in a situation where they cannot afford enough food.

"A considerable number of families are finding it difficult to budget for these three main essentials of food, housing and utilities, and to cover the unexpected or irregular costs, such as children's shoes, that inevitably arise," it said.

The investigation was co-chaired by the Bishop of Truro, Rt Revd Tim Thornton, who said whilst working on it he 'seen evidence of some of the worst aspects of human nature'.

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Southport Library supports local Foodbanks

Sefton Council reintroduces food for fines

Southport Library

The successful ‘food for fines’ scheme will return to Sefton libraries through December and January to support local foodbanks during the busy winter months.

Library users will again be given the option of paying off fines with a foodbank donation instead of cash.

Sefton Council will write off £1 for any item of non-perishable food between December 8 and January 3.

Up to a maximum of £10 can be paid off in this way.

Cllr Ian Moncur, Sefton’s Cabinet Member for Children, Schools, Families and Leisure, said: “With foodbanks across the borough expecting to be busier than ever this Christmas, we decided to bring back the food for fines scheme.

“The scheme enables library users to continue, the high levels of support that we have already seen from our communities for foodbanks through both volunteers and donations, while also paying off existing book fines.

“The initiative has proven very successful in the past and we hope to see even more donations this winter.”

The food for fines scheme runs at all public libraries in Sefton.

Please check with you local Library regarding opening times over the festive period or visit www.sefton.gov.uk/libaries

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