Foodbank helps to feed more than 5,000 people

BARNSLEY Foodbank Partnership has delivered food parcels to almost 2,000 children so far this year.

The foodbank, which supports residents in need across the borough, has fed a total of 5,675 people from January to October - 1,983 of those were children.

They’re now appealing for more donations as they head into the festive period.

A spokesperson added: “Over the winter, we expect our food parcel requests to rise.

“Your donations help us in supplying individuals in crisis with an emergency food parcel.”