"I have volunteered in one way or another most of my adult life. It keeps my mind and body active especially now that I am retired and it is great to feel that I still have a place where I feel useful, and appreciated. Volunteering is good for the soul and the heart and it costs nothing to help those who need support in life."

"I have volunteered in one way or another most of my adult life. It keeps my mind and body active especially now that I am retired and it is great to feel that I still have a place where I feel useful, and appreciated. Volunteering is good for the soul and the heart and it costs nothing to help those who need support in life."

"Why I love volunteering - After having to give up my career of 33 years due to suffering from depression and anxiety and muscular skeletal problems, joining this project gave me the opportunity to get out of the house, meet new people, feel that I was doing something worthwhile and giving something back to my community. In this setting I feel for the first time that my needs have been seen and taken account of - (Lea always made sure there was a seat I could sit on - somewhere I could take a break if I was in pain). That bit of care made me feel valued for the first time in a long time. The other thing that keeps me coming is the wonderful team I work within - the laughter, the banter and the hugs when things get hard. Seeing the smiles, the pressure lift and tears of happiness when clients leave the foodbank and knowing we've made a difference is ultimately what keeps me coming back for more. "

"Volunteering allows me to give someone back to society, to help others by alleviating food poverty and reducing the amount of food waste going to landfill"