Two Glasgow mums have set up an emergency foodbank following announcements that other foodbanks in Glasgow will close due to the Queen's funeral today.
Dr Anastacia Ryan and Claire Morrison, both working mums, decided to set up 'The Mother Bank' to help fellow mums after it was announced that multiple foodbanks across the city would close today.
The pair didn't want struggling mothers left with no access to emergency supplies such as milk, baby food or nappies and for those women who are un- able to attend in person, they are offering a door-to-door delivery service from 4-6pm, and have been inviting women to reach out via their Instagram page with their addresses and requirements.
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Mother Bank Co-Founder, Dr Anastacia Ryan, said: “The extent of child poverty in Scotland right now is devastating and its times like this we need to pull together, whilst continuing to speak out about the injustice of a system that is pushing mothers and carers to the brinks of destitution.
"During times of economic crisis, persistent inequalities mean that women, particularly in low-income areas, are the hardest hit and completely reliant on community food banks.
"With tomorrow’s closures, we have set-up The Mother Bank as a temporary service for emergency supplies such as nappies and formula.”
The two mums set up a Just Giving page, which has now surpassed their initial target of £1000, and have raised an amazing £3,467.
Waitrose on Byres Road has also offered it's support with pre-prepared bags of essentials to the value of £10, which people can purchase today in-store and drop-off at the information desk for collection. Bags are available at the entrance until the store closes tonight at 8pm.
Mother Bank Co-Founder Claire Morrison, said: "We have been truly overwhelmed by the response. It has clearly struck a chord - no doubt, a perfect storm of the frustrations surrounding the cost-of-living crisis, combined with the food bank closures.
“It really is a terrible time for a huge portion of the population, but most of all for young mums with no or low income who are struggling to provide for their littles ones.
"Thinking about those women suffering lonely nights worrying about how they will feed their child, is what inspired The Mother Bank and we are so grateful for all the support so far. People really do make Glasgow.”
The project will operate as a pop-up emergency food bank today from 1pm until 4pm at SWG3 located in Yorkhill in Glasgow’s West End and you can visit their Instagram here.
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