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Foodstore @ PNK

Thanks to your generosity and Fareshare the cupboards are full at present, including the toiletries and overflow cupboard. Therefore we have no more space to store anything else at present. Stay safe. 

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Foodstore @ PNK

Hi everyone, we gave parcels to 3 families this week. Thanks again for your kind support of PNK Foodstore.  The cupboards are generally very well stocked but we could use the following – dried pulses, tinned meat, shaving foam and washing powder or liquid. 

Please contact Jan Naylor to drop off donations.

Jan Naylor 01968 673222 or 07740 621814

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Foodstore @ PNK

Hi all, hope you are well and enjoying our new freedoms!  We only had referrals for 2 families last week and so far only have 2 for this week.  Our cupboards are presently well stocked.  However if you would still like to give anything we could use rice (preferably 1kg bags), stock cubes and tinned ham. 
Please contact Jan Naylor to drop off donations. Jan Naylor 01968 673222 or 07740 621814

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Food Facts Friends Foodbank

Food Facts Friends Report 23 June 2020

Food Facts Friends is an independent foodbank and drop in centre, with two operational sites, one  in Penicuik, the other at Woodburn Dalkeith.  Formed in 2016 the project achieved charitable status in early 2017. The main focus of the project is to provide support to those experiencing food poverty and publicise other agencies able to help people in financial distress to ease their situation. 

The charity has built good working relationships with Midlothian council and many of  the other supporting social agencies, many also charities, e.g. Children 1st, Women’s Aid, and Social work departments. Many suppliers are also working closely with the charity, M&S, Lidl, Costco, Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, and many local businesses, providing food supplies and essential toiletries to make up the food parcels for each of those seeking help. Volunteers provide the essential work to receive, label, store and makeup the donated and purchased food into the food parcels.  

People and families needing support are referred to the foodbank by the above agencies and others. Each referred person or family is supported for 8 weeks, which is normally long enough for Universal Credit applications to commence. 

Prior to  the Covid-19 epidemic the charity was handing out 350 meals a week to some150 families. Since February this has increased more than 8 fold, currently supplying over 2800 meals a week to some 800 people and children. 

The food bank has tripled their fresh meat order, doubled fresh meals order and buying fresh fruit & vegetables from Lidl on a twice weekly basis. This helps to give everyone who comes looking for support some fresh meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, in addition to tinned and packet foods.

This increase has put a lot of pressure on the charity, seeking additional grants and donations to purchase over 2 tonnes of food a week to meet this demand.  We are fortunate to have support of many organisations, including the Penicuik Community Development Trust, Midlothian Council,  and individuals, providing food hampers and financial aid. Where possible we are buying food supplies and ready meals from local providers, e.g. David Seez at the Gravity Shop Penicuik baking ready meals, along with the Allan Ramsay Hotel in Carlops creating ready meals in their kitchen, whilst the hotel is closed. Boa k the Butcher in Penicuik is providing meat products, whilst Lidl are a source of fresh vegetables, all allowing a nutritious food parcel to be created by our volunteers. 

Shortly the operation in Penicuik will be moving to larger premises in Penicuik, such is the demand and need for additional storage requirements.  The end of lockdown may be approaching, but the after effects will be with us for a long time to come, impacting those who have been furloughed, lost their employment, self employed looking for restart work, all experiencing financial stress after 3 months locked down. Food Facts Friends are here to help you through this difficult time. 

Find out more about us on Facebook call Mark 07507 697109, or email foodfactsfriends@gmail.com

Registered Scottish Charity SC047203

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Foodstore @ PNK

Good morning.  Thanks again for your kind support of the PNK Foodstore.  If you would like to donate for next week we require:

Scotch Broth Mix

Red Lentils

Jar Sauces/packet sauces

Jams/spreads

Tinned meals

Please contact Jan Naylor to drop off donations.

Jan Naylor 01968 673222 or 07740 621814

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Sunday Worship 28 June

Penicuik South and Howgate Sunday Worship 28 June

Peter will not be with us this Sunday because his mother’s funeral is on Monday. We know you’ll be keeping Peter and his family in your prayers. We’re organising a prayer and praise service for Sunday.  We’d like to invite a few people to share any blessings they feel they’ve had during lockdown. Please contact Rosie Townsley if there’s something you’d like to share.

The link for Sunday’s Meeting is below. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Time: Jun 28, 2020 10:30 AM London 

Join Zoom Meeting 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87696178327?pwd=T0Z1MmVnYmN1cXRLMXRCOVJsN05uUT09

Meeting ID: 876 9617 8327 

Password: 485234 

Dial by your location    +44 131 460 1196 United Kingdom 

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FOODSTORE @PNK

Good morning.  Thanks again for your kind support of the PNK Foodstore.  This week we gave to 18 families.  If you would like to donate for next week we require:

jars of sauces

deodorant male and female

cereal

baked beans

chocolate spread

tinned meals

pasta

treats

Please contact Jan Naylor to drop off donations.

Jan Naylor 01968 673222 or 07740 621814

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Penicuik South and Howgate Worship Sunday 21 June 2020

Sadly Peter Wood’s mum died on a Thursday morning and he won’t be leading our service on Sunday. The Kirk Session has organised the service for Sunday based on Peter’s plans. We look forward to welcoming you on Sunday at 10.30 . Please keep Peter and his family in your prayers.

Here is the link for Sunday’s service:

Join Zoom Meeting 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83447081044?pwd=dUYyK2N0QktwbGtqR1g2MkFQWlBGdz09

Meeting ID: 834 4708 1044 

Password: 916756 

Dial by your location 

 +44 131 460 1196 United Kingdom