What is a food bank?

A food bank is a place which stocks food, typically basic items and non-perishable items, that are then supplied

free of charge to people and families in need.

THE FACTS- 13 million people live below the poverty line

in the UK.- Food Banks are a way of supporting families who may be struggling to feed themselves due

to various reasons such as loss of job, illness and family breakdown.

- Almost one million people in the UK are using food banks.

- People and families that need to use food banks has risen 19% from the last year and is

rising as we speak.

What could we do to help?

Food Costume Mufti DayTo help raise awareness and donate to this

important issue School Councillors have come up with a special day.

On Friday 10th July 2015, children at Alexandra Primary School are allowed to dress up as their favourite food or

in mufti if you donate just one can of food.

- There will be a prize for the most creative costume!

What will you dress up as?

Food Challenge CompetitionAlso on this day, you will also be able to get creative with

your tins!

We will be holding a competition for the class who can make the most creative structure using the items they

have brought it.

The winning class will win a special prize at the end of the day.

Can you think of any structures we could make with our tins?

Look at some of these amazing structures!

What can you bring in?Suggested Food for Food bank

Tinned vegetables; soup; dessert; rice pudding; meat; fish; and fruit. Breakfast cereal; long life

milk; tea bags; instant coffee; long life fruit juice & squash; packets of biscuits; rice; jars of pasta sauce; cooking oil; and granulated sugar.

Other itemsShampoo & conditioner; shower gel; shaving

foam; toothpaste for adults and children.

How are you going to help?