Renewed help for Calder Food Support

The Rotary Club of Hebden Bridge has awarded Calder Food Support a further grant of £1,800, payable in monthly instalments over the next six months. The award continues the Club’s financial support for the charity over the past two years.

Calder Food Support was founded in response to the cost-of-living crisis and provides practical help to people experiencing food poverty across the Calder Valley. Its volunteers distribute food and hygiene parcels to individuals and families, as well as providing holiday food bags for children who normally receive free school meals and additional support at Christmas.

The charity also responds to referrals from schools, social services and Citizens Advice, and provides adapted food parcels for people who are homeless or living in tents. Its work is delivered with an emphasis on trust, respect and dignity, alongside signposting to other sources of help.

Demand remains substantial: Calder Food Support distributed around 2,500 food parcels in both 2024 and 2025, and expects a similar level of need during 2026. Our new Rotary grant will help the charity maintain this essential local service over the coming months.

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