A WORCESTER family support hub helping tackle food poverty has received funding from Platform Housing Group’s Community Chest programme.
Tudor Way Family Hub in Dines Green has been awarded £2,208 to help cover food delivery costs for its community pantry over the next TWO years.
The Hub initially applied for £1,104 to cover costs for the next 12 months, however, the panel decided to increase this to ensure it can run for longer.
The pantry, which has been operating since 2020, supports between 20 and 30 families each month with fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy products and other essential food items.
The service works alongside FareShare, redistributing surplus food to families experiencing financial hardship.
The funding will help cover the cost of two monthly deliveries from FareShare’s Birmingham depot, ensuring the pantry can continue providing nutritious food to local families in need.
Ileana Monaghan, Family Hub Navigator for Tudor Way Family Hub at Action for Children said: “This funding will make a huge difference to the families we support. We are seeing more people than ever struggling financially, including working households who are finding it difficult to afford basic essentials and nutritious food.
“The pantry helps us provide fresh produce and healthier meal options for families who may otherwise go without. Without this support, many parents would struggle to feed their children.
“We’re incredibly grateful to Platform Housing Group for helping us to continue this vital service for the local community.”
Paul Edwards, community engagement officer at Platform Housing Group said: “The Tudor Way Family Hub is providing an incredibly important service for families in the Dines Green community, particularly at a time when many households are facing significant financial pressures.
“This project not only helps provide food supplies, but also supports healthier eating, wellbeing and community connection. We’re pleased to be able to support a service that is making such a positive impact locally.”
