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Description

Visit a local foodbank to find out about what they do and how you can help.

I do not take any credit for this activity. Found on Scouts.org.uk
https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/food-matters/

Resources

A4 papers
Pens or pencils

Instructions

Find a food bank
- The Trussel Trust is a great place to start looking for a food bank near you. Around two thirds of food banks in the UK are part of their network; the remaining third are independent food banks. You can find details of independent food banks here.
- You could also ask your local authority for help, search online, or see if anyone you know is already involved. Some people may find that food banks happen in their meeting place!
- Once you’ve found a food bank that’s happy to have you, and you’ve agreed on a date and time, think about what else you may need to know. For example, could you volunteer and help out during the visit? Is their building accessible? Are there toilets?

Get ready to go
- The person leading the activity should ask if anyone knows what a food bank is. What do they do?
This is a great chance to address any misconceptions and set the right tone for the session.
- The person leading the activity should help everyone use the ‘Food bank facts’ to plan some questions to ask.
- The person leading the activity should make sure everyone understands the details of the visit, including what they’ll need to take with them (for example, a water bottle).

During your visit
- The person leading the activity should remind everyone to be respectful and listen to the people at the food bank. There might be guidance to keep everyone safe, or to make sure they don’t disrupt the food bank too much.
- Everyone should take the opportunity to learn about the food bank, help in any way they can, and ask any questions. They should make sure they ask about challenges and how they could help.
- Food banks are busy and important places, so everyone should thank the people who took the time to show them around and answer their questions.

Make a difference
- Everyone should think about what they learned about helping the food bank. What challenges were they facing? Did they need help with anything in particular?
- Everyone should explore how they could make a positive impact beyond their visit. What could they do to make a difference based on what the food bank needed help with?
For example, they could collect or sort donations, deliver them, or promote the food bank. Make sure to keep in touch to make sure your support is helping!

Tags

• Food bank
• world Challenge Award

Badge Links

• World - Volunteer