A CHARITY has served up a £1,000 donation to causes that aim to tackle food poverty in Newquay.

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club has donated £500 each to Newquay Foodbank and Pot Noodle Ministries as part of Lions International Hunger Week.

Newquay Foodbank provides emergency food parcels to individuals and families facing crisis, working in partnership with local agencies to offer short-term support while also helping people access longer-term solutions to poverty.

The foodbank plays a vital role in supporting some of the most vulnerable members of the community as part of the Trussell Trust network.

Pot Noodle Ministries offers a warm, welcoming space for people in need, providing hot meals, drinks, and companionship at the Newquay Wave Church Storehouse. The group focuses not only on alleviating hunger but also on reducing isolation and offering pastoral support to those who may be struggling.

Lion Monique Collins, a member of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club, said: “Hunger affects people in many different ways, often hidden in plain sight. These two organisations do incredible work, not just by providing food, but by offering dignity, kindness, and hope. We are proud to support them during Lions International Hunger Week and to play our part in helping our local community.”

Lions International Hunger Week is an annual global initiative that highlights the work Lions Clubs do worldwide to combat hunger and food insecurity. Across the week, Lions focus on fundraising, donations, and hands-on service projects that support foodbanks, meal programmes, and sustainable solutions to hunger at both local and international levels.

For more information about Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club or to find out how to get involved just contact the club through their website www.newquaytowanblystralions.org.uk