Lincolnshire Agricultural Society Supports Local Food Bank for Lincolnshire Day

Lincolnshire Agricultural Society (LAS) donates to Lincoln Food Bank to support local families in need - marking Lincolnshire Day with a commitment to food access and community support.

LAS has proudly donated a substantial collection of food items to the Lincoln Food Bank, reinforcing its commitment to promoting access to food and supporting the local community.

Staff and Trustees from LAS came together to contribute a wide range of essential food items, including potatoes for the community grocery store, tinned goods, pasta, rice, cereals, tea and coffee, all to help families facing food insecurity across Lincolnshire. The donation was made to mark Lincolnshire Day, a celebration of the county’s heritage and values. The day reflects LAS’s core mission: to champion food, farming and the countryside, not only through education and events, but also through direct action that supports those in need.

Chantelle Claxton, Distribution Manager at Birchwood Lincoln Food Bank and Charlotte Powel, Chief Executive at the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, are handing over the LAS food bank donations.

Charlotte Powell, Chief Executive of the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, said: “Food is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s educating young people about where their food comes from or celebrating local producers. We believe everyone deserves access to nutritious, reliable meals. Supporting the Lincoln Food Bank is a natural extension of our values.”

Chantelle Claxton, Distribution Manager at Lincoln Food Bank said: “We are really grateful for all your donations. This is a big project and so much more than food. Along with giving out food parcels to singles, couples and families, we also run restore programmes focused on education, debt management, wellbeing and support. There’s a lot that goes on within the food bank. We support a substantial number of people and it’s about being that frontline support when people are in a time of crisis.”

The donation comes at a time when food poverty continues to affect many households. According to the Lincoln Food Bank and Acts Trust, a food parcel can be a lifeline, but it’s not a long-term solution. LAS recognises the importance of both emergency support and systemic change and is proud to stand alongside organisations working to address these challenges.

To learn more about the Lincoln Food Bank and how you can help, visit www.lincoln.foodbank.org.uk . You can support in multiple ways, from donating food items to making financial contributions, all of which help provide vital assistance to individuals and families in need.