PEOPLE can find out more about Hambleton FoodShare later this month.

The scheme, which provides food parcels for people facing temporary financial problems, will be holding its annual meeting on September 20, when the public is invited to find out more about the project, meet the volunteers and get involved if they wish.

The community-led partnership provides a three-day food parcel to people who find themselves in immediate financial crisis through unemployment, capacity or a delay in benefit payment. The volunteer-led food store is open every Monday between 4pm and 6pm at the Zion United Reformed Church in Northallerton with a satellite scheme in Bedale.

To receive emergency food help, customers must demonstrate their need, primarily by being referred through an agency or self-referral.

Chair Michael Webster said: “Although we live in an affluent part of the country there are both individuals and families who at no fault of their own find themselves when they least expect it with no money left to buy basic food.

“Hambleton FoodShare fills that gap and continues through the huge efforts of its volunteer network to provide a much sought-after service.”

The meeting takes place at Zion United Reform Church, High Street, Northallerton on Thursday 20 September at 11.30am.

For further information contact co-ordinator Margaret Brice on 07514 244158 or info@hambletonfoodshare.org.uk

Alternatively visit the website; hambletonfoodshare.org.uk