HARLOW FOODBANK AND DODS 2012 LOCAL CHARITY OF THE YEAR

Early day motion 3006, tabled 24 April 2012 by Robert Halfon (Conservative). Signed by 3 members.

That this House celebrates the nomination of Harlow Foodbank for the 2012 DODS Local Charity of the Year Award, and urges every hon. Member to vote for them; commends Harlow Foodbank for supporting individuals and families in crisis by providing free emergency food; further notes that since 2009 it has provided food to over 5,000 people; welcomes what the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has done to allow jobcentres to give this foodbank vouchers; and recognises the work of Harlow Foodbank in really making a difference to people's lives in Harlow, as a lifeline to people who are going through a period of difficulty or crisis in their life.

Signatures by party: Conservative 2, DUP 1.