The West Lothian Foodbank has been inundated with requests, so much so it’s struggling to keep up with demand.As bills rise the charity has found the number of donations drop off and people have less disposable income to spare.The foodbank had been going down a sustainable route for some time in a bid to grow its own fruit and veg.It applied for planning permission for its market garden at its warehouse in Bathgate before the cost of living crisis began to unfold and it has been vital to the charity since.Plans are now in place to create a second garden in Armadale.Volunteers have been growing their own veg to make sure people get fresh, quality produce when they need it.The project has seen a once overgrown yard area converted into a market garden to grow fruit and veg for the free benefit of West Lothian Foodbank service users.The fruit and veg will be given away for free to foodbank clients and the various community pantries/fridges in West Lothian Food Network to help households in financial distress and facing food insecurity.Manager Kathleen Neilly said the market garden has been important to the charity, especially as donations have dropped off.She said: “Our garden is up and running now and we’re harvesting every day and it’s going straight out to clients.“I think it makes a huge difference that they’re getting fresh fruit and veg.“So far they’ve had potatoes, onions, spring onions, lettuce, strawberries, courgettes and broccoli, which has been great for the clients.” Don't miss the latest news from the West Lothian Courier.
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