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A new scheme has been launched to help get donations to Bournemouth Foodbank to support families over the summer.

Food schemes across the county have received funding totalling £90,000 this year in a bid to support residents with rising living costs.

Dorset students are to become more involved with their communities.

A Wimborne schoolgirl has been providing care packages for 11-13 year olds who were struggling during lockdown.

Members, unable to enjoy their weekly lunches, have been donating personally to Wimborne foodbank during the pandemic.

An online gala fundraiser, in support of the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch food banks has been organised.

Freshly harvested produce has been donated to Food Share, a scheme that supplies food parcels to families and households in need in Dorset.

Bournemouth & Poole College is collecting items and raising funds for local foodbanks in the run up to Christmas.

Knole Lodge has been supporting the food bank for the past four yeas, donating £3,000 in cash and various items.

Demand has surged recently, so local people are invited to drop off items at any of their Dorset care homes and at head office in Ringwood.