Community News
One Pot Recipe: Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ingredients: 1 tbsp cooking oil 12 meatballs 1 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cans of chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp of ketchup or 1 tbsp tomato paste 400 ml water Large bunch of basil, finely chopped 225g dried spaghetti Instructions: Heat the oil...
Christmas In A Bag 2024
This year we are doing things a little differently. We are asking for a bag full instead of individual items! We hope this will mean we have a bit of everything instead of 100+ boxes of mince pies (trust us, this is not an exaggeration). Below are the options four...
One Pot Recipe: Sausage and Spinach Pasta
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil 2 red onions chopped Packet of sausages 2 cloves garlic – peeled and crushed 300g dried pasta 200g spinach 300ml single cream Instructions: Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add onions and fry over a medium heat for 3-4 mins....
One-Pot Recipe: Thai Green Curry
Ingredients: 1-2 teaspoons of Thai green curry paste 1 can of coconut milk Chicken curry into small pieces A potato or two cubed and partly boiled A cup of mixed veg eg baby corn, sugar snap peas, fine green beans chopped into pieces A few lime leaves Rice to serve...
A History of the Crediton Foodbank
This article was supplied by Chris Parsons, current Chairperson of the Crediton Foodbank. Crediton Foodbank has been based in The Manse at Crediton Congregational Church ever since it started in 2011. It was then part of the church community outreach. My involvement...
Research Reveals Drivers of Hunger and Food Bank Use Among Disabled People
At Crediton Foodbank, we are committed to understanding and addressing the underlying causes of food insecurity in our community. The Trussell Trust, in collaboration with the Scottish Centre for Social Research, released a groundbreaking report titled “Disability and...
Our Constant Dichotomy: We Are Always Working To Make Ourselves Obsolete
At Crediton Foodbank, we face a constant paradox: we strive to eliminate the need for our existence. This mission drives our efforts every day, as we work towards a future where no one needs a foodbank because everyone has food security. It’s a beautiful goal, isn’t...
The Role of Foodbanks in Tackling Food Insecurity
Food insecurity is a pressing issue affecting millions of people worldwide, and foodbanks play a critical role in addressing this challenge. By providing emergency food supplies to individuals and families in need, foodbanks serve as a vital safety net for those...