Statistics

At The Manna House, we believe that people are more important than numbers and whilst we recognise the importance of measuring our impact, it is knowing that we have helped someone to transform their lives for the better that truly makes us happy. 

Tamworth Foodbank

Since 2011 Tamworth Foodbank has supported over 48,000 people including 18,000 children.

That equates to 364,000kgs of stock donated to families and other charities over £900,000 worth of stock.

Over the past 12 months, we have supported 8,300 people a 14% rise from the previous year.

That equates to 67,000kgs of stock worth £159,000

We have 123 referral partners in Tamworth of which 42 actively refer to us regularly.

Our main referral partners are:

  1. Tamworth Borough Council
  2. Community Together CIC
  3. The Manna House Charity
  4. More than Food

The main reasons for referrals are:

  1. The rising cost of essentials
  2. Debt
  3. Benefit changes/delays
  4. Insecurely housed/homeless

The amount of times families visit us:

  1. One visit – 51%
  2. Two visits – 18%
  3. Three visits – 9%
  4. Four visits – 6%
  5. Five visits – 4%
  6. Six visits – 2%

More Than Food

In its first year, More Than Food has helped over 700 Foodbank users achieve over £460,000 worth of financial gains and help manage or write off over £260,000 worth of debt. 

Since the start of the project, we have helped 300 people through our on-site Citizen’s Advice service, and supported over 1000 people, with grants, funding, benefits maximisation and debt.