Isles folk recognised in Queen’s New Year Honours list
Two Shetland people will be awarded British Empire Medals after being recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.
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‘Alarming’ increase in number of children using foodbank
The coronavirus pandemic has caused an “alarming” increase in the number of children relying on support from the Lerwick foodbank.
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Foodbank fundraising “buskathon” smashes through £6,000 barrier
Shetland Foodbank has been “overwhelmed” by a major piece of fundraising which has brought in over £6,000 from hundreds of different people – far exceeding
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Foodbank faces uphill battle in light of Covid-19 pandemic
The foodbank has faced an uphill struggle in light of Covid-19 with donations falling and all but one of the team of volunteers, including co-ordinator
READ FULL STORYFoodbank make appeal for volunteers
An appeal has been made for volunteers to help move crates of food to the Shetland Foodbank premises this weekend.
READ FULL STORYBishop thanks foodbank volunteers during Lerwick visit
Bishop of Aberdeen Hugh Gilbert and Shetland’s new Catholic priest Ambrose Flavell visited the Shetland foodbank to learn more about the organisation.
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Why are they falling in? (The Rev David Cooper)
You carry news of the relocation of the Shetland Food Bank from the Salvation Army building to St Magnus Street in Lerwick. The food bank…
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Official opening for new foodbank
Lerwick’s new foodbank was officially opened today, heralding a new chapter in the development of the service. Premises at 20A St Magnus Street allow all…
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Tesco sends 192 trays of goods to Salvation Army foodbank
Tesco is considering making a permanent arrangement to supply food to the Salvation Army after a huge uptake last week of its foodbank donation scheme.
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