High Wycombe Rotary to launch canned-food drive for poor

1:00pm Sunday 23rd September 2012 in News

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HIGH Wycombe Rotary Club has combined the launch of their new satellite club with a can-food drive aimed at helping those living in poverty.

High Wycombe Cricket Club will host the Rotary’s opening of the new Evening Club on Wednesday October 17. Organisers are hoping to attract those unable to attend lunchtime meetings but still eager to help their community and extend business contacts.

A light buffet and drinks will be followed by a short presentation on what Rotarians do locally and worldwide. Attendees are being encouraged to help those in poverty by bringing a can or packet of non-perishable food to donate to the One Can Trust.

Contact Graham Peart on 01494 450722 or 07785986777 for more information.

Comments (9)

4:41pm Sun 23 Sep 12

fishyfingerz says...

they probably want cans of cider
they probably want cans of cider fishyfingerz

4:47pm Sun 23 Sep 12

ivor says...

Speaking from experience it's not very nice living in poverty and every little that can be done is a major help.
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However canned food is not as healthy as fresh food and those in poverty are most in need of a well balanced nutritional diet.
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Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.
Speaking from experience it's not very nice living in poverty and every little that can be done is a major help. ~ However canned food is not as healthy as fresh food and those in poverty are most in need of a well balanced nutritional diet. ~ Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page. ivor

4:57pm Sun 23 Sep 12

demoness the second says...

ivor wrote:
Speaking from experience it's not very nice living in poverty and every little that can be done is a major help.
~
However canned food is not as healthy as fresh food and those in poverty are most in need of a well balanced nutritional diet.
~
Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.
Sell your large house - until you do that you cannot possibly whinge that you are poor.
What you are doing is mocking those who really are.
Great paper the BFP encouraging this nonsense.
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Speaking from experience it's not very nice living in poverty and every little that can be done is a major help. ~ However canned food is not as healthy as fresh food and those in poverty are most in need of a well balanced nutritional diet. ~ Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.[/p][/quote]Sell your large house - until you do that you cannot possibly whinge that you are poor. What you are doing is mocking those who really are. Great paper the BFP encouraging this nonsense. demoness the second

7:01pm Sun 23 Sep 12

hm1 says...

ivor wrote:
Speaking from experience it's not very nice living in poverty and every little that can be done is a major help.
~
However canned food is not as healthy as fresh food and those in poverty are most in need of a well balanced nutritional diet.
~
Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.
Actually, an awful lot of canned food IS as healthy as fresh food. As with frozen food it is batched and tinned very quickly. Just because something hasn't been preserved doesn't automatically mean it provides better nutrition.

I speak as a director of the One Can Trust and we have done a lot of work on this to ensure we provide healthy, nutritious food parcels which will provide recipients with the ingredients to make balanced meals for them and their families if they have them.

We also provide menu cards and work with our partners to provide healthy cooking workshops.
[quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Speaking from experience it's not very nice living in poverty and every little that can be done is a major help. ~ However canned food is not as healthy as fresh food and those in poverty are most in need of a well balanced nutritional diet. ~ Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.[/p][/quote]Actually, an awful lot of canned food IS as healthy as fresh food. As with frozen food it is batched and tinned very quickly. Just because something hasn't been preserved doesn't automatically mean it provides better nutrition. I speak as a director of the One Can Trust and we have done a lot of work on this to ensure we provide healthy, nutritious food parcels which will provide recipients with the ingredients to make balanced meals for them and their families if they have them. We also provide menu cards and work with our partners to provide healthy cooking workshops. hm1

11:00pm Sun 23 Sep 12

Contax says...

If one can turn down food because it is tinned, dried or frozen then they can not be in real poverty. I and others I know are glad to find reduced dented tins and short dated food, my meals are based around what bargain I get when out shopping and thankfull for it.
If one can turn down food because it is tinned, dried or frozen then they can not be in real poverty. I and others I know are glad to find reduced dented tins and short dated food, my meals are based around what bargain I get when out shopping and thankfull for it. Contax

11:34pm Sun 23 Sep 12

ivor says...

hm1 wrote:
ivor wrote:
Speaking from experience it's not very nice living in poverty and every little that can be done is a major help.
~
However canned food is not as healthy as fresh food and those in poverty are most in need of a well balanced nutritional diet.
~
Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.
Actually, an awful lot of canned food IS as healthy as fresh food. As with frozen food it is batched and tinned very quickly. Just because something hasn't been preserved doesn't automatically mean it provides better nutrition.

I speak as a director of the One Can Trust and we have done a lot of work on this to ensure we provide healthy, nutritious food parcels which will provide recipients with the ingredients to make balanced meals for them and their families if they have them.

We also provide menu cards and work with our partners to provide healthy cooking workshops.
Don't get me wrong I am not saying there is anything wrong with tinned food indeed even yours truly is glad of anything in these times of economic hardship.
~
I was merely trying to say wouldn't it be nice if once in a while those on the edges of poverty were treated to a meal made of fresh food.
~
I am sure the new scheme will be a success and wish all those involved the best for their good deeds.
~
Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.
[quote][p][bold]hm1[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ivor[/bold] wrote: Speaking from experience it's not very nice living in poverty and every little that can be done is a major help. ~ However canned food is not as healthy as fresh food and those in poverty are most in need of a well balanced nutritional diet. ~ Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page.[/p][/quote]Actually, an awful lot of canned food IS as healthy as fresh food. As with frozen food it is batched and tinned very quickly. Just because something hasn't been preserved doesn't automatically mean it provides better nutrition. I speak as a director of the One Can Trust and we have done a lot of work on this to ensure we provide healthy, nutritious food parcels which will provide recipients with the ingredients to make balanced meals for them and their families if they have them. We also provide menu cards and work with our partners to provide healthy cooking workshops.[/p][/quote]Don't get me wrong I am not saying there is anything wrong with tinned food indeed even yours truly is glad of anything in these times of economic hardship. ~ I was merely trying to say wouldn't it be nice if once in a while those on the edges of poverty were treated to a meal made of fresh food. ~ I am sure the new scheme will be a success and wish all those involved the best for their good deeds. ~ Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the “BLOGS” link at the top of the page. ivor

11:48pm Sun 23 Sep 12

Contax says...

If one lives in range of a Lidl or Aldi they have very good offers on fresh fruit and veg, especially the Aldi Super 6 fruit and veg offers. I use tinned or frozen as I am 10 miles from town and can not get out as much as I would like to due to osteo arthritis, local Co-op is to expensive for those on low income so I try to do a bulk shop when I can get out.
If one lives in range of a Lidl or Aldi they have very good offers on fresh fruit and veg, especially the Aldi Super 6 fruit and veg offers. I use tinned or frozen as I am 10 miles from town and can not get out as much as I would like to due to osteo arthritis, local Co-op is to expensive for those on low income so I try to do a bulk shop when I can get out. Contax

1:47pm Mon 24 Sep 12

sai-diva says...

How about we cut their council tax benefit as well? Oh it's ok, I see most are in favour of that already.
How about we cut their council tax benefit as well? Oh it's ok, I see most are in favour of that already. sai-diva

3:00pm Mon 24 Sep 12

hm1 says...

Thanks for the positive comments!

The One Can Trust Foodbank is only 16 months old and we’re growing very quickly. We started in May 2011 delivering 4/5 parcels a month. In July/August 2012 we delieverd 80+ food parcels each month all done through a small and dedicated band of volunteers. We aim to get parcels to those in need within 48 hours of getting a request and so sometimes it is possible to give out fresh food donations.

However, we know the problems causing hunger aren’t going away and are only actually going to get worse so we’re aiming to provide a long term, sustainable foodbank and the only way to do that is to ensure we have a long term supply of stock. Giving out non-perishable food also means the recipients can manage their own parcel, making it last as long as they need.

At this time of year we get lots of offers of fresh food and we are so honoured by that and take what we can deliver without it going off. We recently received a large donation of bread and because we were able to find somewhere to freeze it (courtesy of another generous local business) we can give it out as needed. We have been offered cooked food with close sell by dates as well and we tend to point those donators to places like YMCA, shelters and the local homeless charity as they can give it out much more quickly. In particular at Harvest time we get a lot of fresh food donated. Schools, clubs, businesses, churches are all donating to us and we’re very grateful! If I can be really cheeky – our website is www.onecantrust.org.
uk and we are still looking for volunteers and people who’d like to fundraise/donate food.
Thanks for the positive comments! The One Can Trust Foodbank is only 16 months old and we’re growing very quickly. We started in May 2011 delivering 4/5 parcels a month. In July/August 2012 we delieverd 80+ food parcels each month all done through a small and dedicated band of volunteers. We aim to get parcels to those in need within 48 hours of getting a request and so sometimes it is possible to give out fresh food donations. However, we know the problems causing hunger aren’t going away and are only actually going to get worse so we’re aiming to provide a long term, sustainable foodbank and the only way to do that is to ensure we have a long term supply of stock. Giving out non-perishable food also means the recipients can manage their own parcel, making it last as long as they need. At this time of year we get lots of offers of fresh food and we are so honoured by that and take what we can deliver without it going off. We recently received a large donation of bread and because we were able to find somewhere to freeze it (courtesy of another generous local business) we can give it out as needed. We have been offered cooked food with close sell by dates as well and we tend to point those donators to places like YMCA, shelters and the local homeless charity as they can give it out much more quickly. In particular at Harvest time we get a lot of fresh food donated. Schools, clubs, businesses, churches are all donating to us and we’re very grateful! If I can be really cheeky – our website is www.onecantrust.org. uk and we are still looking for volunteers and people who’d like to fundraise/donate food. hm1

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