By Joshua Robinson –
As of Wednesday 13th March, The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) in Kirklees has saved residents a total of £678,600.
TBBT works with factories and supermarket supply chains to save food from joining landfills, and help people save money on their food shopping.
Families who have joined one of the ten hubs in Kirklees will receive three bags of shopping worth £35.00 for £8.50.
A Kirklees hub member said to Kirklees Together: “The Bread and Butter Thing has been a lifeline for me and my family during a difficult time. When my husband lost his job, we were suddenly struggling to make ends meet. We were barely able to afford groceries, and our cupboards were often bare. So, I decided to try TBBT and I was greeted with kindness and compassion.”
“I am so thankful for The Bread and Butter Thing and the volunteers who make it all possible. They have helped us to get back on our feet and have given us hope for the future.”
The volunteers who have been helping TTBT across Kirklees have given 13,101 hours of service to ensure the whole operation is being run effectively.
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The TBBT hubs not only distribute food, but also offer a wrap-around service along with partners like Kirklees Council. The aim is to create a space where people can access mental health support, skills support, and get help and advice on bills and budgeting when they visit their local hub.
Cllr Paul Davies, Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, said to Kirklees Together: “These hubs are in the heart of our communities and there is a sense of pride from the customers, the volunteers, and all the staff who make the service a reality.”
“In the face of rising food costs, The Bread and Butter Thing is putting quality, healthy food within reach for thousands of families in Kirklees. And in addition to that, they are connecting residents to local services that they may not have benefited from otherwise.”
Anyone is able to become a member at any of the hubs across Kirklees at anytime.
If you sign up as a member and all collection slots are full in that week, you will be prioritised for the following week.
See what support is on offer and find the nearest TBBT hub.
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