Whittlesey Emergency Food Aid, who have been supporting many residents locally, including outlying villages, are having a very challenging time, with several of the committee retiring.
Extract from FDC’s minutes (December 2025)
Councillor Miscandlon asked on behalf of Councillor Gerstner if the Leader accepted on behalf of FDC his responsibility to provide a foodbank in Whittlesey, given its notice to leave the Manor Leisure Centre, and what his plans are to provide a foodbank in Whittlesey.
Councillor Boden responded that district councils do not have a statutory responsibility to provide foodbanks, however when the foodbank found itself potentially homeless a few years ago, FDC allowed the use of the leisure centre for emergency food aid, storage and distribution.
He agreed it is an invaluable resource in Whittlesey, but when it was approved that the Manor would be refurbished, it was necessary to maintain it for the purpose of a leisure centre only.
However, knowing the importance of the foodbank he was happy to assure former councillor David Mason that FDC would maintain the presence of it and he has since approached County Council officers who are looking into how they can assist. Whatever the outcome, FDC will ensure that the foodbank continue.
WEFA re-opening @ Manor Centre 2022 (picture RWT Photography)
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