Foodbank bosses say they are desperate for support as the cost of living crisis has meant it's seen a drop in donations.

The charity has helped 3,624 people in Sittingbourne and Sheppey this year so far and this figure is expected to continue to rise.

Between April 2021 and April 2022 the charity provided 2,181 emergency food parcels across Swale and that number since April stands at 1,297 already.

Housebuilder David Wilson Homes has made a £300 donation to the foodbank in a bid to support vulnerable members of the local community.

However, with the foodbank providing more and more emergency food and support to people in crisis, they need more help than ever.

Esther Hurwood, project manager at Swale Foodbank, said: “It is not surprising that in the past few months we have seen a drop in food donations as living costs continue to rise.

"David Wilson Kent’s donation will help us to keep our supply topped up, but now, more than ever, we rely on support from our community."

The foodbank is part of The Trussell Trust and works towards combatting poverty and hunger across the UK.

Natalie Perry, sales and marketing director for David Wilson Kent, added: “Many people are struggling to cover all of their bills during the cost of living crisis.

"The number of visitors to foodbanks continues to increase, meaning many foodbanks now have to make up for the shortage out of their own pockets.

"We believe it is unacceptable that anyone is going hungry, which is why we are proud to support Swale Foodbank’s crucial mission to keep food on people’s plates this autumn.”