“I was hungry and you gave me something to eat” [Matthew 25:35] Serving Jesus in His most distressing disguise Need Project Report September 2017 Total Food Parcels Yearly Comparisons 200 155 145 135 139 130 150 116 100 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Total cost to date at £45 per parcel £ 36,900.00 Registered Charity Number 1157691 THE NEED PROJECT CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE 1 of 4 Christmas Approaches As we approach Christmas, the Need Project starts preparing for what is expected to be a very busy December. Last year we delivered just over 400 Christmas parcels and we anticipate there will be more this year. If you would like to donate towards the Christmas parcels, food or money, please call Gordon Hamilton and he will be able to tell you what we need. You can call him on 07952 765 302. Generous Churches Several churches from across Central Bedfordshire have donated the food collected at Harvest services during this month. There will be more in October. The food collected has made a big difference to us, thank you all. Statistics Hubs Summary Total to Date Monthly Average Flitwick 105 18 Sandy 117 20 Stotfold 181 30 Shefford 158 26 Biggleswade 106 18 Marston 28 5 Out of Area 125 21 820 Adults & Children Served Children Age 0-4 Age 5-10 Age 11-17 Adults Totals (yr) 475 470 223 1113 Agency Stated Reasons for Referral Financial Problems Unemployment Benefits Cut Bedroom Tax Other Child Poverty Sanctions Homeless 2% 2% 13% 12% 9% 2% 29% 31% Registered Charity Number 1157691 THE NEED PROJECT CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE 2 of 4 Where We’ve Delivered To Totals 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Biggleswade 99 Stotfold 97 Shefford 90 Sandy 80 Leighton Buzzard 56 Arlesey 55 Flitwick 45 Stevenage 40 Potton 29 Marston Moretaine 22 Maulden 21 Langford 21 Ampthill 20 Letchworth 18 Clifton 15 Welwyn 14 Henlow 9 Shillington 8 Lower Stondon 8 Bedford 7 Dunstable 6 Barton Le Clay 5 Silsoe 5 Gravenhurst 5 Cranfield 4 Hitchin 4 Luton 4 Baldock 3 Dunton 3 Moggerhanger 3 Haynes 3 Beeston 2 Harlington 2 Northill 2 Toddington 2 Ickwell 2 Campton 1 Registered Charity Number 1157691 THE NEED PROJECT CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE 3 of 4 Furniture, Furnishings and White Goods Items Totals Actual Items Includes Totals White Goods 18 Cookers 2 Beds, single, double, bunk 45 Fridges/ Freezers 9 Bedroom Furniture, Furnishings 21 Suites/Sofas 14 Lounge Furniture, Furnishings 41 Washing Machines 7 Misc &, Baby Equipment 30 Microwaves 0 Bedding 38 TV's DVD Players 5 Estimated Value £ 8,145.00 The estimated cost of items supplied in August was £950. There’s a Cost. None of this could happen without funds so we are actively seeking funds through grants and donations. Would you consider donating something on a regular basis? If you can and are willing, please let our Administrator (Dave) know and he will tell you how to do it e-mail: [email protected] . Lots of small monthly donations can become a big amount of funding every month. Annual or one-off donations are good too. Together we can make a difference. Our objectives To relieve persons in Central Bedfordshire and the surrounding area that are in poverty or financial hardship in such ways as the Trustees from time to time think fit, in particular, but not exclusively by: 1. Providing food parcels to support individuals and families who are experiencing food deprivation. 2. Providing other items to meet immediate and essential needs, as resources allow. 3. Developing other forms of support to meet immediate need and alleviate financial hardship. Our values We are a Christian organisation motivated by Jesus’ teaching on poverty and injustice. We operate according to Christian principles of compassion, honesty, integrity, openness, kindness and care of all people, regardless of backgrounds or beliefs (or none). We are passionate about inclusion and being non- judgemental is central to what we do. We believe that everyone has the right to have food on their plate, dignity, skills, a chance to work and hope for the future. Please pass this report on to anyone who would be interested in the work of the Need Project. You can contact The Need Project on: Gordon Hamilton, Project Leader, Tel: 07952 765 302 e-mail: [email protected] Website: www. http://theneedproject.co.uk/ Registered Charity Number 1157691 THE NEED PROJECT CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE 4 of 4 .