Tag Archives: Stay Connected
Gathering on the Margins – 7 April
On Tuesday we had another of our weekly Gatherings on the Margins, this time focusing especially on the issue of food insecurity. We are having …
More ‘bold and courageous’ action needed to protect millions from biggest income shock in living memory
Our Director Niall Cooper calls for further action to ensure the outbreak doesn't sweep millions of people further into poverty This builds on the coronavirus …
What is the churches’ role in responding to Coronavirus? (part 1)
What is the gospel imperative for churches in this challenging time? Church Action on Poverty trustee Stef Benstead has been reflecting on what she's seen. …
New pantry friendship scheme to avert food shortages for thousands
8 April 2020 Thousands of people could be protected from food shortages during the coronavirus crisis, after the launch of a friendship project was fast-tracked …
Reflections on living in lockdown: shopping
Church Action on Poverty trustee Stef Benstead shares reflections on how the Coronavirus outbreak is affecting her life, as someone with disabilities who is used …
Gathering on the Margins, 31 March
Weekly gatherings on Zoom at 2 pm every Tuesday As we do our best to social distance or self-isolate, it is more important than ever …
How people are responding to the Coronavirus outbreak
As an attempt to build up a rapid initial picture of the impact of the coronavirus crisis on organisations and individuals, we invited Church Action …
How do you run a food bank in a pandemic? Here are 6 steps we’ve taken
Bernadette Askins, from our North East group, reports on what the Coronavirus outbreak has meant for the Key 2 Life Foodbank in South Tyneside Things …
Food banks can’t meet this demand. We urgently need a new plan
I am a volunteer and I manage our independent foodbank in Parson Cross, in North East Sheffield. We have been operating for over nine years …