Volunteers with specific skills are being urged to come forward and help the Sherwood Forest Foodbank.

Mansfield District Council said it was exploring ways that it could support the organisation, which provides emergency food and support to local people who are referred in crisis.

The foodbank, based at the Stable Centre, Mansfield Woodhouse, gave three-day emergency food supplies to 1,581 people in crisis last year.

Coun Marion Bradshaw, portfolio holder for housing, said: We are working with Mansfield CVS to help recruit more volunteers, particularly those with specific skills and experience.

“This includes people who can help with financial responsibilities, including fundraising and applying for grants as well as general admin, stock management, and governance arrangements, such as updating policies and procedures.

“Anyone who would like to volunteer should contact the foodbank by emailing [email protected].”

Find out more at https://sherwoodforest.foodbank.org.uk