Issue - meetings

To consider requests for grant aid in accordance with the provisions of the Council’s Grant Aid Policy.

Members considered the request for grant aid in accordance with the provisions of the Council’s Grant Aid Policy.

Eastwood Food Bank was operated and managed by Eastwood Volunteer Bureau.  The Bureau estimated a current utilisation of the reserve held by the Food Bank at a rate of £200 per week due to a decline in donations. It was not the policy of the Bureau to directly support the Food Bank as its reserves were required to meet the operating expenses of the Bureau.

The service provided by the Food Bank directly benefitted Broxtowe residents and was complimentary to the services provided by the Council. The Food Bank targeted the needs of disadvantaged sections of the community.

RESOLVED that the grant request in the appendix included in the report be approved.

Reason

Consideration for not approving the grant would have been a negative impact for the residents. The Food Bank had seen a large increase in residents using the service and a decline in donations from supermarkets and residents. The grant supported the priority of supporting people to live well.