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Community pantry: How one school is helping families during the cost of living crisis

Liz Blamire

19th October 2022

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The BBC have reported on a school in Wales that has been paying for electricity, food, trainers and even a bed for pupils' families struggling with rising bills.

In the article - Cost of living: School raises cash to help pupils' families - it is reported that the school has set up a community pantry scheme, to provide free groceries and household essentials to the local community. The school is also raising money for an emergency help fund.

The school's deputy head said that children cannot concentrate in school if they are dehydrated and hungry, or may not attend if they do not have soap to wash with or the detergent they need to clean their clothes.

Watch the video below to see how the cost of living crisis is affecting families and a mentoring scheme being used to combat the issues.

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Liz Blamire

Liz is tutor2u subject lead for Health & Social Care and Early Childhood Development. A former NHS midwife, she has taught in FE and secondary as HoD, is an SSAT Accredited Lead Practitioner, textbook author, and experienced senior examiner. She recently completed an MEd in Inclusion and SEND, focusing on social, emotional and behavioural needs.

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