Food voucher demand rises 100%

IoM fundraisers have issued £800 of food vouchers in week-three of the summer break.

The support is being offered to families whose children normally qualify for school meals.

It was provided by the Manx government for one year during the pandemic but has since been scrapped.

When it was stopped, husband-and-wife team Sammi and Gareth Farrel stepped in.

The pair from Willaston set up a fundraising appeal to make sure those in need continued to get help- so far they have raised more than £4,000.

However, since they launched the scheme a few weeks ago, demand for the vouchers has risen 100%.

If you would like to help IoM Community Meal Donations stretch the scheme to the end of the summer holidays, you can donate here.