Birmingham food bank charity wins national award for assisting the homeless

The public voted for this Digbeth charity to win the Humanitarian Award
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A Birmingham charity for the homeless and vulnerable is celebrating after winning the Humanitarian Award at the Charity Today Awards 2021.

Hundreds of nominations are received each year from individuals, community groups and charities. The judging panel placed the organisation in the final two within their category against R:PPLE a charity aiming to reduce the risks of the internet.

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A final public vote-off decided the winner with Feedo Needo, in Digbeth, claiming 56% of the vote.

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Feedo Needo started in Birmingham back in 2006. Originally they offered food parcels to homeless people in the city centre. They have expanded to offer food and basic necessities to those in need amongst the local community. The charity also offers advice and support to the most vulnerable, taking a multi-faceted approach to those who are most vulnerable with the aim of permanently improving the lives of those who visit.

The charity has seen a huge increase in demand for it’s services since lockdown with people using the foodbank that would not normally visit. In six months they served 13,500 people in Birmingham.

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Rafa Ahmed, Feedo Needo Project Manager said:

“It means a lot that that our achievements and hard work is being recognised nationwide.”

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“Most of our users will be the homeless community, so rough sleepers, people who need to use assisted accommodation, young families, single parents, refugees, asylum seekers, anyone who is vulnerable and needs to use our services.”

“If anybody is struggling we will provide as much support as possible: food bags, drinks food toiletries, any kind of advice they need including childcare and benefits, we are happy to help.”

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