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Our operating objectives are to:

• Build a regular and sustainable supply of food and financial donations to enable the provision of emergency food parcels, education and support;
• Provide education and advice to assist those in need, including, but not limited to, cooking, diet, food safety and budgeting;
• Build strong on-going relationships with local agencies and other relevant organisations to provide support and resources;
• Recruit and maintain a team of dedicated and trained staff and volunteers from the local community;
• Ensure all infrastructure – including required facilities, vehicles and materials – is in place and within budget;
• Ensure a strong governance structure and supporting communication channels are in place to enable the successful running of the Charity and to ensure the charity status is maintained;
• Contribute to the wider debate on the cause and effects of poverty and hunger in the district.

Hunger is not just a third world problem. There are ‘hidden hungry’ here in our affluent district of Canterbury. A sudden change in circumstances, such as a family break up, illness, unexpected bill, delay in benefits, redundancy or even reduced working hours can result in people being unable to feed themselves and their family.

According to the latest child poverty statistics, there are over 4,000 children living in poverty in the Canterbury District out of a total population of 135,000 people - that's one in seven children.