A foodbank charity is asking for specific donations to the charity as energy costs continue to rise and people are affected by the cost of living crisis.

In a social media post last week (December, 28) The Trussel Trust announced that they are asking for donations of food that requires less cooking or no cooking at all.

Due to rising energy costs foodbanks across the country have found that users are asking for items that will limit their energy usage.

The Northern Echo: Due to rising energy costs foodbanks across the country have found that users are asking for items

The Trussel Trust said: “As the cost of living increases, many people are asking food banks for items that don’t require much cooking to reduce energy costs.”

Some suggested items to be donated are instant soups, including cup-a-soups and sachet soups. Items for the cupboard such as tinned vegetables such as potatoes, sweetcorn and carrots. As well as long life drinks such as squash, milk powder and life-long fruit juice.

They have also asked for desserts and puddings including biscuits, chocolate, canned rice pudding and angel delight. As well as donations of pre-cooked meats like ham and corned beef.

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Trussel Trust CEO Emma Revie reflected on the past year and said: “This winter foodbanks in our network are experiencing their busiest period ever, providing one emergency food parcel every eight seconds.”

Those wanting to donate can do so directly to local food banks, at collection points in supermarkets or make financial donations to local food banks through their websites or by adding items to online supermarket shopping trolleys to send directly to the food bank.

For more information visit their website here.