Several reports in off forum.
Food bank volunteers fund raising to ensure that all " Family " parcels this week contained at least one Easter egg for every child above 5.
A couple reported other food bank users shelling out as well.
Even some institutions in on the act :
And yet , other reports coming in :
Perhaps both Norfolk and Peterborough may reflect on the psychological impact on young children not receiving an Easter egg whereas their better off friends did ???
And , on the parents , having to use a food bank in the first place ???
Food bank volunteers fund raising to ensure that all " Family " parcels this week contained at least one Easter egg for every child above 5.
A couple reported other food bank users shelling out as well.
Even some institutions in on the act :
Hopwood Hall College donates 400 Easter eggs to Rochdale Foodbank.
Hopwood Hall College has donated hundreds of chocolate eggs to a local foodbank just in time for Easter.
All in all, 410 sweet treats were transported from the college’s campus in Middleton to Rochdale Foodbank on Friday (3 April).
Aldi donates Easter eggs to food banks and local charities
Aldi has decided to bring a little joy to these families, and has committed to donating half a million surplus Easter eggs to charities across the UK. Every day until April 11, each store will be distributing 50 eggs to a local charity, with the hopes that children experiencing hardship will still be able to get a visit from the Easter bunny.
And yet , other reports coming in :
‘No Easter eggs’ - Foodbank’s plea for essential items as donations drop.
Foodbanks across Norfolk have urged people to give essential items ahead of the bank holiday weekend - but not Easter eggs.
Peterborough Food Banks says ‘No Easter eggs just essentials’ to support people in need.
Residents are being urged to leave Easter Eggs out of donations to food banks and only give essential items.
Perhaps both Norfolk and Peterborough may reflect on the psychological impact on young children not receiving an Easter egg whereas their better off friends did ???
And , on the parents , having to use a food bank in the first place ???