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Motion · S6M-02004 · 5 Nov 2021

Commending Stirling High School Pupils' Collection of Food for Start Up Stirling Foodbank

Lodged by Claire Baker (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 15 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament commends the efforts of Stirling High School pupils on their successful collection for the charity, Start Up Stirling; understands that in the two weeks from 21 October 2021 the students collected 132.2 kgs of food for the charity's foodbank service; expresses concern at reports that the level of referrals for the charity's crisis food support service remains above pre-pandemic levels, and that it is currently supporting over 400 people per week, a third of whom are children; understands that the difficult financial circumstances that many families face in autumn 2021 due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a sharp increase in referrals for crisis food support; further understands that, in turn, this placed an unprecedented strain on foodbank stock levels and that the charity launched its Communities Beyond Covid appeal; highlights that this appeal aims to replenish the stock of essential food and continue to provide for families in crisis throughout the Stirling area; recognises what it sees as the positive impact that the school pupils' efforts have had on this appeal, and appreciates the hard work of the students to make a difference to those who are experiencing hardship in their communities.

Supporters (15)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.