HERE'S some food for thought – why not drop off your tins at the Grimsby Telegraph?
As we edge closer to our Ten Tonnes Of Tins target with Grimsby charity Care, we want to remind people they can leave donations with our receptionists – rather than try to fill a full box alone.
While businesses, schools and organisations can fill a box with ease, those going solo may find it a challenge.
But you can still do your bit by dropping in extra tins, jars and dry foods at our offices in Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby.
The latest collection from the readers of the Grimsby Telegraph made an amazing six boxes in a matter of weeks.
The food will be supplied to vulnerable families across North East Lincolnshire in the form of emergency food packages – a need that has doubled in the last year.
General manager of Care on Hainton Avenue, Grimsby, Sarah Taylor, said: "I am delighted at the level of support that has been generated through the Ten Tonnes Of Tins Campaign initiated by The Grimsby Telegraph.
"I want to thank all the staff at the newspaper for getting on board with the campaign and really supporting us and driving it forward – particularly in light of the increasing need for emergency food parcels across North East Lincolnshire.
"I just want to encourage people to continue with the support, because every little helps, whether it is a tin of beans, a packet of noodles, or a box of cereal."
So far this month, more than 90 parcels have been handed out to families in need because of financial hardship.
Many were once working families who have since lost their income through recession job losses. Others are families who have been landed with an unexpected bill they cannot afford to pay.
Editor of the Grimsby Telegraph Michelle Lalor said: "Once again the people of North East Lincolnshire have been incredibly generous in their donations to another Telegraph campaign.
"The beauty of this appeal is that we are not asking for a lot. It really is a case of every little helps.
"By dropping a few extra tins in your trolley and dropping them off at the Grimsby Telegraph offices, you can make a huge difference to a family, who could be living down your street."
Get involved
If your business or organisation would like to receive a box to fill, call 01472 372236 or you can also bring donations to the Grimsby Telegraph office, at 80 Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby, between 9am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. For more information about Care, call 01472 232310 or e-mail faye.preston@gsmg.co.uk
ON THE WEB: See who has got involved so far by reading past articles at www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk
