Foodbanks at Football

[Kingswood Robin]

Just watched something on the One show about Liverpool and Everton having foodbanks at their grounds. They collect a lot and do a lot of good work. Could we/should we do the same (along with Rovers)?

[phantom]

I've often why we never had as more and more teams are involved in this scheme around the country 

[RedM]

I didn’t see the One Show so just guessing here, but I am thinking fans arrive at the ground on a match day with food items they want to donate? 

Thats great, but how the hell am I going to get my tin of beans/jar of sauce past the security guard bag searcher at the Raines Road Gate?!

[allyolly]

I find it incredibly depressing that there is even a need for foodbanks in a country where there is so much wealth. Complete respect for anyone who runs a food bank or donates. Politicians and big business tax avoiders have a lot to answer for. 

[Bristol Rob]

On 21/01/2020 at 19:11, Kingswood Robin said:

Just watched something on the One show about Liverpool and Everton having foodbanks at their grounds. They collect a lot and do a lot of good work. Could we/should we do the same (along with Rovers)?

Three things.

1/ YOU WATCH THE ONE SHOW... 

2/ Would it not just be easier to send the food directly to the Mem?

3/ Actually, it's a good idea, would have thought a fair few people would be happy to donate.

One for the SLO?

[BTRFTG]

Rather than the administrative hassle and complication of bringing foodstuffs to the ground donate money to your local food bank - not only is it more efficient it also allows them to purchase the stuff people actually need.

[Kid in the Riot]

There's over 2,000 food banks in the UK and only 1,300 branches of McDonalds.

Seriously messed-up.

[WhistleHappy]

2 minutes ago, allyolly said:

I find it incredibly depressing that there is even a need for foodbanks in a country where there is so much wealth. Complete respect for anyone who runs a food bank or donates. Politicians and big business tax avoiders have a lot to answer for. 

More foodbanks than Mac D's in Britain,  perhaps not exactly surprising when you stop and think about it...

BUT

….ffs how bloody shameful is that for one of the world's wealthiest countries??? 

I can remember years ago seeing reports from the US of homeless people sleeping on the streets, and soup kitchens everywhere.. for the richest country on earth at the time that was shocking to see.

I recall thinking thank **** we are more civilised here, queuing for food handouts and sleeping on pavements was unthinkable (unless it was Friday night in town and we'd had a few too many) what we had at the time was a few 'gentlemen of the road' or tramps as we knew them, homeless in most cases by choice and desire to travel..

Didn't think we would end up becoming so used to the sight of homeless people in sleeping bags using shop fronts for shelter that it would become so much the norm that we'd often walk past them with scarcely a second thought.

Its heartwarming to see the selfless generosity of ordinary people donating huge amounts of food, clothing etc and freely volunteering their time to help distribute often lifesaving aid to not only the homeless people on the streets but the families living next door to us, there are so many foodbanks working flat out nowadays. that the latter must be true!  Families up our streets, working, looking just like you and I but struggling not only to pay bills but to put food in the bellies of their kids and themselves, quietly having to make use if food banks  to survive!

Its fantastic that we have a civilian army of good Samaritans willing and able to help - but surely they shouldn't be needed in a first world country such as ours.

Where is the will of Government and local authorities to actually solve these shameful situations... the money is available its just the priorities put on that money, lives are cheap on our streets and that is wrong.

Wow what a rant, sorry.

Getting back on topic I saw the item about what's happening at Anfield and Goodison on matchdays and think its brilliant... How good an idea that would be if all clubs facilitated similar schemes.  COYR's ..!

But we mustn't let the Government and powers that be off the hook, ultimately they have to sort the problems out - IT IS THEIR MESS and they cannot be allowed to sit back rely on the goodwill of the people to hold back the tide for them.

 

 

[RedLionLad]

9 minutes ago, WhistleHappy said:

More foodbanks than Mac D's in Britain,  perhaps not exactly surprising when you stop and think about it...

BUT

….ffs how bloody shameful is that for one of the world's wealthiest countries??? 

I can remember years ago seeing reports from the US of homeless people sleeping on the streets, and soup kitchens everywhere.. for the richest country on earth at the time that was shocking to see.

I recall thinking thank **** we are more civilised here, queuing for food handouts and sleeping on pavements was unthinkable (unless it was Friday night in town and we'd had a few too many) what we had at the time was a few 'gentlemen of the road' or tramps as we knew them, homeless in most cases by choice and desire to travel..

Didn't think we would end up becoming so used to the sight of homeless people in sleeping bags using shop fronts for shelter that it would become so much the norm that we'd often walk past them with scarcely a second thought.

Its heartwarming to see the selfless generosity of ordinary people donating huge amounts of food, clothing etc and freely volunteering their time to help distribute often lifesaving aid to not only the homeless people on the streets but the families living next door to us, there are so many foodbanks working flat out nowadays. that the latter must be true!  Families up our streets, working, looking just like you and I but struggling not only to pay bills but to put food in the bellies of their kids and themselves, quietly having to make use if food banks  to survive!

Its fantastic that we have a civilian army of good Samaritans willing and able to help - but surely they shouldn't be needed in a first world country such as ours.

Where is the will of Government and local authorities to actually solve these shameful situations... the money is available its just the priorities put on that money, lives are cheap on our streets and that is wrong.

Wow what a rant, sorry.

Getting back on topic I saw the item about what's happening at Anfield and Goodison on matchdays and think its brilliant... How good an idea that would be if all clubs facilitated similar schemes.  COYR's ..!

But we mustn't let the Government and powers that be off the hook, ultimately they have to sort the problems out - IT IS THEIR MESS and they cannot be allowed to sit back rely on the goodwill of the people to hold back the tide for them.

 

 

It’s criminal mate. Things should be getting better, not worse.

[reddoh]

51 minutes ago, WhistleHappy said:

More foodbanks than Mac D's in Britain,  perhaps not exactly surprising when you stop and think about it...

BUT

….ffs how bloody shameful is that for one of the world's wealthiest countries??? 

I can remember years ago seeing reports from the US of homeless people sleeping on the streets, and soup kitchens everywhere.. for the richest country on earth at the time that was shocking to see.

I recall thinking thank **** we are more civilised here, queuing for food handouts and sleeping on pavements was unthinkable (unless it was Friday night in town and we'd had a few too many) what we had at the time was a few 'gentlemen of the road' or tramps as we knew them, homeless in most cases by choice and desire to travel..

Didn't think we would end up becoming so used to the sight of homeless people in sleeping bags using shop fronts for shelter that it would become so much the norm that we'd often walk past them with scarcely a second thought.

Its heartwarming to see the selfless generosity of ordinary people donating huge amounts of food, clothing etc and freely volunteering their time to help distribute often lifesaving aid to not only the homeless people on the streets but the families living next door to us, there are so many foodbanks working flat out nowadays. that the latter must be true!  Families up our streets, working, looking just like you and I but struggling not only to pay bills but to put food in the bellies of their kids and themselves, quietly having to make use if food banks  to survive!

Its fantastic that we have a civilian army of good Samaritans willing and able to help - but surely they shouldn't be needed in a first world country such as ours.

Where is the will of Government and local authorities to actually solve these shameful situations... the money is available its just the priorities put on that money, lives are cheap on our streets and that is wrong.

Wow what a rant, sorry.

Getting back on topic I saw the item about what's happening at Anfield and Goodison on matchdays and think its brilliant... How good an idea that would be if all clubs facilitated similar schemes.  COYR's ..!

But we mustn't let the Government and powers that be off the hook, ultimately they have to sort the problems out - IT IS THEIR MESS and they cannot be allowed to sit back rely on the goodwill of the people to hold back the tide for them.

 

 

I have a few points to add to this

spent a few weeks in the states last summer  still many homeless which is sad to see when you go past them far to many to give money.

Went to the grand children's christmas plays (yet again) Lady giving away produce given to her organisation by local waitrose.

brought some meat from tesco's a few years ago and noticed after a couple of days the sell by date was in the past and the use by date was the next day. so decided to use it that night.

remove the tesco wrapping and lo and behold the suppliers wrapping gave it another 2 months shelf life never gone by a date since trust your own judgement,

but I would be in favour of a food bank at the gate.

Just remember in the old days clubs had real Banks and Fans were happy to deposit any spare change and took particular pride in donating to poorer away fans.

[Davefevs]

There are a number of us that don’t feel like giving cash to homeless people.

However if you’re one of those, check out;

http://www.billychip.com/

Some good natured young Bristolian lad, who lost his life in an accident in Thailand came up with the idea.  Read the link above, but in essence you buy a chip (like a casino chip), which you then give to a homeless person in exchange for hot drink / food....or if they get enough, a night in a hostel.

Having spent a night a few Xmases ago walking around Broadmead, giving money, coffees and burgers we bought from BK to homeless folk, we decided to do it each year.  I’d like to do it more then “just” Xmas, but I give in other ways throughout the year.

This Xmas, me and Mrs F took our daughter (she asked if she could come) too.  Went and bought some Billy Chips, some BKs and coffees and went round the doorways giving them out.  There were some very grateful people out there on a sh1tty night, yards away from people enjoying the German market and Cabot.

i know someone else who bought a load and gave one each to his junior football team players in their Xmas Party bag.

Josh Eggleton, TV Chef and guy who runs the Salt and Malt by the M-Shed has just become an outlet for people to buy, but also homeless to trade back in.

@WhistleHappy you are right, we should not let the government off, but until they act, this is a great idea.  It’s growing, and would be good to raise awareness, even if you just click the link and see what it’s all about.