Continuing Existing Work (360G-ocf-a061600000jzerw)

We are applying for a grant to help with the running costs for the food bank for 2016/17. We have been fortunate until recently to have the use of a warehouse facility - free of charge - for storage of the large amount of donated food which we need in order to maintain and operate the food bank. Due to unforeseen circumstances this arrangement has come to an abrupt end with the result that we have had to find an alternative solution. We have decided to purchase a portacabin which will be located on the same site as our distribution venue and which will be much more efficient. However, the purchase and set up of this facility means that funds which we would normally expect to be be available for our running cots:- director's salary, car, rental of the distribution venue (cafe), administration etc. will be seriously depleted. The Community Emergency Food bank's service contribution towards reducing the problem of hunger in the city of Oxford and the influence it has on a number of health and crime issues. Any funds which enable this service to continue to operate effectively will make a difference.