Harlow Foodbank And Dods 2012 Local Charity Of The Year

EDM number 3006 in 2010-12, proposed by Robert Halfon on 24/04/2012.
Categorised under the topics of Charities and Food.

That this House celebrates the nomination of Harlow Foodbank for the 2012 DODS Local Charity of the Year Award, and urges every hon. Member to vote for them; commends Harlow Foodbank for supporting individuals and families in crisis by providing free emergency food; further notes that since 2009 it has provided food to over 5,000 people; welcomes what the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has done to allow jobcentres to give this foodbank vouchers; and recognises the work of Harlow Foodbank in really making a difference to people's lives in Harlow, as a lifeline to people who are going through a period of difficulty or crisis in their life.

This motion has been signed by a total of 3 MPs.