Foodbank collection point ‘overflowing’ after donation appeal

After an appeal to boost “dwindling” stocks, Orkney Foodbank has been inundated by donations, to the point that a Kirkwall collection point was “overflowing”.

This week, The Orcadian reported how demand was outstripping supply four times over as households struggle to cope through the cost of living crisis.

The Orkney community has rallied around the charity in its aim to ensure people don’t go hungry, donating items to the Tesco collection point in their droves.

“The generosity of the Orkney people is amazing,” Orkney Foodbank manager, Alan Scott, wrote on Facebook.

Read more on the situation at Orkney Foodbank and find out how you can help in The Orcadian this week.