MORE families than ever before are relying on foodbanks for survival.

The demand for help has doubled during the pandemic.

Mid Cheshire Foodbank is currently running short of a few everyday items such as deserts, milk, pasta sauce and potatoes.

Winsford mayor Cllr Nathan Pardoe, who is a foodbank trustee and volunteer, said: "We always appreciate donations but in the near future we are expecting an increase in demand, particularly when furlough comes to an end.

"We are trying to build up our stores so we will have extra supplies in."

Foodbanks are staffed entirely by volunteers and appreciate all the help and support they receive from the local community.

Mid Cheshire Foodbank

Mid Cheshire Foodbank appreciates all the help and support they receive from the local community

Help is available for anyone who needs it and people are urged to come forward as soon as possible.

"If you are struggling don't leave it until there have been days since you had a proper meal," said Cllr Pardoe.

"There is food available for anybody who needs it, nobody needs to go hungry."

To seek help call Cheshire West and Chester Council help team on 0300 123 7065, Citizens Advice in the Community on 07894 238963 or Cllr and volunteer Nathan Pardoe on 07917 754771.

To donate or volunteer visit midcheshire.foodbank.org.uk.

Food can be dropped off at local supermarkets including Asda and Morrisons in Winsford and Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose in Northwicih.

The warehouse at unit 14, The Business Centre, Barlow Drive, Winsford is open for donations on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 12 noon.