Harvest Appeal for Salford Foodbank
This October, our school community once again demonstrated its compassion and commitment to supporting those in need through our Harvest Appeal for Salford Foodbank. Over recent weeks, pupils, families and staff from every part of the school have contributed to an incredible collection of food and essential items – all of which will help provide meals for local individuals and families facing hardship. The Foodbank team has now collected the donations, which filled their van, ready to be distributed to those who need them most.
Salford Foodbank provides vital emergency support to people across our local area who are struggling to make ends meet. Demand for food parcels continues to rise, with more people begin referred because they simply do not have enough money coming in to cover essential living costs. Over the last two months alone, the Foodbank expected to distribute more than 2,000 food parcels, offering essential support to local families during challenging times.
Earlier in the month, we were delighted to welcome Tony Wood, a dedicated volunteer with Salford Foodbank, who spoke to our Senior School students during assembly. Tony shared powerful insights into the impact of the Foodbank’s work, explaining how they provide support to over 23,000 families each year. Inspired by his message, our Senior students took part in a Cereal Box Challenge – a House competition that resulted in over one hundred boxes of cereal being donated.
Our Prep and EYFS families also played a key role in the appeal, donating items from the Foodbank’s shopping list such as tinned goods, pasta, UHT milk and toiletries. To help our youngest children understand how their actions can have a positive impact on others, they were set the challenge of completing a ‘job’ at home to earn some money and a challenge certificate. The class then worked together on a trip to a local supermarket, using their earnings to thoughtfully select the items they wished to donate. A selection of these donations was presented at the annual Harvest Festival celebration at St. Mark’s Church, providing a meaningful moment of reflection and gratitude for the many ways we can help others.
