Annual Report 2021

Summary  

Now that the severe effects on health from the pandemic have lessened, the economic effects appear to have become more severe. For much of 2021 many people were protected by furlough provisions and the inability of landlords to evict tenants for non-payment of rent, but which has now ceased, leaving a lot of debt. The uplift on Universal Credit also ceased towards the end of 2021 and these factors appear to have been severely impacting many people in our area, with food parcels being sent out in increasing numbers. 

We owe huge thanks to our managers who have been putting in some very long hours to ensure that well-filled food parcels continue to be supplied to the people who need them in a safe and timely manner. Likewise our Team Leaders and volunteers, who during 2021 have packed over 2,100 food parcels, much of time made more difficult by wearing masks and clocking up an incredible 7,500 voluntary hours.

Finally, we would like to acknowledge all the wonderful people who have donated food and money to us, from Herefordshire and further away. Without their help there would be no Food Bank and we recognise and appreciate the support that we have had over the past year and hope that they know how much of a difference they have made to so many people.. 

The Hereford Food Bank is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and was registered by the Charity Commission in December 2016, Charity Number 1170826.