THE Trustees of the Ross Community Larder, the town’s foodbank, organised an anniversary tea recently to recognise the work of the charity’s volunteers.

It is 15 years since the foodbank first opened its doors to serve the neediest in the community. Tuesday mornings, from 9am to 11am, at the foot of the steps up to St Mary’s Church, regularly see nearly 40 people helped with food.

And nearly 30 volunteers are actively engaged most months.

There is also a chance, over tea and toast each Tuesday morning, for anyone who wishes to chat through the issues on their minds, with a listening ear available to them.

The Larder is sponsored by the churches of Ross, but volunteers are drawn from right across the local community. There is also close cooperation with @ the Hub.

The need for people to use the food bank unfortunately isn’t going away, or decreasing.

And with the latest rise in the cost of living, more people than ever are finding themselves in hardship.

It isn’t easy to ask for help, but it is sometimes a necessity.

The Larder/foodbank is supported by voluntary contributions from right across the community, and the trustees are hugely grateful for all donations.

For more details, please contact 07748319940 or email [email protected].

The Community Larder works on a voucher scheme. The vouchers are available from agencies throughout the town such as Age UK, Citizen’s Advice, the Job Centre, British Legion, SSAFA, the Probation Service, NHS Social Prescriber, CAP, the Mental Health team, Housing Associations, Turning Point, local schools and nurseries, Alton Street and Pendeen surgeries, health visitors, family support workers, social workers and clergy also have vouchers.

There is no limit to the number of times someone can visit the Larder, but people can only come once a week.