Foodbank and CAB Unite with Run for Resilience 1st Nov

Run for Resilience at this year’s Cirencester Half Marathon and support two local charities helping those most in need across the South Cotswolds

South Cotswolds Foodbank are proud to be partnering with Citizens Advice (Stroud & South Cotswold Districts) at this year’s Cirencester Half Marathon on Sunday 1^st November.

They’re encouraging anyone who is thinking of running in this year’s event to Run for Resilience to raise both awareness and vital funds for their invaluable partnership – working together to help people across our community break their cycle of hardship.

Stories like David’s illustrate how both local support services work together to transform lives:

When David (not his real name) stepped into his local foodbank, he and his disabled wife had been left without enough money for essentials due to an issue that delayed their benefits claim. “I walked into the foodbank desperately worried and not knowing what to do next,” he later wrote.

Thanks to the support of a Citizens Advice adviser based at the foodbank, David received expert advice alongside an emergency food parcel. “It was like being enveloped in reassurance and compassion… we felt hopeful and positive about the future again,” he said.

Stories like David’s are common. Most people who use a foodbank never expected to. A sudden illness, caring responsibilities, redundancy or a relationship breakdown – and rising living costs – can quickly turn life upside down.

Sign up directly with South Cotswolds Foodbank to Run for Resilience – You’ll receive a bespoke running vest, support with setting up your fundraising page, signposting to local training and of course a huge cheer from staff and volunteers from both South Cotswolds Foodbank and Citizens Advice on the big day itself! Registration is £35 and the suggested fundraising target is £200, with a minimum target of £50.

Interested? Please email Eliza at South Cotswolds Foodbank at: eliza@southcotswolds.foodbank.org.uk

Or call on 0300 102 7970 to secure your place.

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