Oxford Methodist Circuit
During July of this year, we conducted a survey which we circulated to users of Community Cupboard, the foodbank run by Rose Hill Methodist Church in partnership with St Mary’s Iffley. We wanted to get a picture of what difference Community Cupboard made to their lives, and to consider ways in which we can continue to adapt and improve the service that we offer.
Here are some of the responses.
- It helps me a lot, I’m not in a good place financially.
- Someone to talk to when you’re a bit low.
- It saves my life because everything is expensive, saves my cat as well.
- People very nice and kind
- The staff are so caring and considerate. The hot food provided is so welcome.
- Community Cupboard is a great essential service especially during these hard
financial times. - I don’t come for the food. I come for the company.
The feedback that we received was humbling. It reminded us once more that there are many people in our beautiful city of Oxford that are suffering not only from financial hardship but also from social isolation.
The written responses echo the verbal feedback that we often receive from our ‘friends’– that Community Cupboard is a real place of welcome. The hot meal we provide, the food to take away, and above all the care and love shown by the volunteers shines through and is really appreciated.
Community Cupboard relies on grants and donations to keep going. Times are hard and demand is rising. I am therefore writing to ask if you might be able to offer a financial donation to help us to continue serve those in need.
Online donations may be made to:
Acc Name: Rose Hill Methodist Church, Oxford, Sort code: 40-52-40
A/C Number: 00034722
Reference: CCCh
N.B. CAF accounts can’t be verified because they are not the big high street banks. Please proceed with the payment and ignore the warning that it can’t be verified.
If you would like to you can complete a Gift Aid declaration online here:
https://forms.office.com/r/LJDPLrMRKB
Many thanks.
Wishing you a peaceful, and blessed Christmas
Liz Spain
Community Chaplain, Rose Hill E: rosehillcommunitychaplain@gmail.com T: 07754670565