Published: Thursday 07th February 2019 | 12.34pm
Rugeley Food Bank has been given a vital new tool, thanks to a donation from the Council’s housing department.
A laptop computer, which was surplus to requirements has been refurbished and donated to Rugeley Food Bank by Cannock Chase Council.
With a fully functional and up to date machine, volunteers will be able to check client and voucher details, signpost clients to further support and help clients with Universal Credit issues.
David Webb manager Rugeley Foodbank said “This gift is an invaluable resource.
“We have previously struggled to help get on top of the administration work and have had limited resources to signpost residents to other support agencies. The Rugeley Food Bank’s aim is to help local people in crisis by providing three-day emergency food supplies. We will do as much as we can and give people confidence to seek help and support.
“We are very grateful to Cannock Chase Council for their donations and it will be well used.”
Councillor Alan Pearson, Portfolio Leader for Housing said “We are very pleased to be able to make this donation because the computer will help not only our local residents and Council tenants in the Rugeley area but also support families in crisis.
“This donation forms part of our strategy of improving confidences and building resilience in tenants to combat the impact Universal Credit in the District”.
If you are claiming Universal Credit and need information or help please visit https://www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/residents/housing/income-management/universal-credit
Or call 01543 462621 and ask for the Income Management Team.