The Upper Clutha’s annual pre-Christmas foodbank drive has been cancelled this year, but not because donations of food are not required. "Traditionally, most people who donate to the foodbank do so in the lead-up to Christmas, but there is demand for food parcels year round. "The organisation has therefore decided to cancel its annual December foodbank drive and focus on restocking the foodbank throughout the year." foodbank drive organiser Nikki McKay agreed. "They will receive a supermarket voucher to choose their own Christmas food, a box of staples from the foodbank and gifts donated by local businesses."

Source: Otago Daily Times November 18, 2020 15:33 UTC