Times are hard for many around the globe. Here in the UK, Food Bank use has increased dramatically since the start of the covid-19 pandemic. 600,000 more people relied on food banks in 2020/21 than in the previous year. Many people are struggling financially, due to the hardships associated with the pandemic.. Local Galloway foodbanks here have seen greatly increased use also.

In order to help those in need, *I will walk 500 miles* around Castle Douglas and environs to raise funds for the Stepping Stones Food Bank serving Castle Douglas and Dalbeattie, South West Scotland. I aim to walk between 10,000 and 15,000 steps daily, and aim to complete 500 miles by Halloween 2021

I have mental health as well as physical health issues. I believe it is important to think of others and give something back to our community. I have received a lot of kind help from the NHS., so I wish to do something positive to give back.

I hope you will consider supporting this appeal, and together we can help those in need in Castle Douglas and Dalbeattie. The size of the donation is not important, even a small amount given would really help! Thank you so much! Please help spread the word by sharing with your contacts!

This walk is dedicated to all living beings everywhere who are hungry.

Funds will be used to purchase vegetarian food e.g. breakfast cereal, tins of veg (for ethical reasons, I am veggie) for the Stepping Stones Food Bank. Any excess funds raised will also go to the food bank.

Transparency: This is a personal fundraiser and donations raised on justgiving.com will be transferred to the Stepping Stones A/C from my A/C. Due to Scottish Charity Regulator rules, funds are not allowed to be transferred directly to the Stepping Stones A/C from this justgiving.com appeal, but need to go through my A/C.

Stepping Stones Food Bank is part of Castle Douglas Development Forum, Registered Scottish Charity SC043639. Food Bank Manager: Ms Emma Haigh.