New foodbank to open in Maltby

The outlet at the Full Life Church Maltby, set up in conjunction with Rotherham Foodbank, will give out food parcels from 11.30am to 2pm on Mondays and Thursdays.

Any donations of food will be welcomed, church officials said.

The foodbank run by food distribution firm Food Aware in the former pit town closed last month, although talks are taking place about reopening it.

Another outlet is provided at St Mary Magdalene RC Church on Morrell Street every Friday.

The Full Life Church is also launching a weekly job club, set to run every Friday from 10am to noon.

Job Club Manager Matthew Hodgkinson, who will be leading the workshops, said: “With more people facing long-term unemployment, there is a real need for a personal service which provides practical and emotional support for people to find work again. CAP Job Clubs is designed to do just this.”

CAP Job Clubs will be a weekly course that combines one-to-one consultations, group support and practical sessions that cover topics such as identifying strengths, CV writing and interview techniques.

To book your place in the club, visit capjobclubs.org or call 0800 328 0006.