FOOD banks across Somerset will close tomorrow (Monday, September 19) – the date of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral.
The Trussell Trust, which runs a UK-wide network of food banks, will not be opening its Somerset branches on the national bank holiday.
Most of its food banks are independently run and were given the option of closing or staying open.
Emma Revie, chief executive of the Trussell Trust, said: “Food banks in our network run sessions on different days and at different times.
“Food banks are best placed to make the right decision for their communities and will ensure everyone who needs support can access it as they do with every bank holiday.
“As each food bank is an independent charity, we’d encourage people who need support to contact their local food bank to check their opening hours.”
Will Somerset's Trussell Trust food banks be open?
An announcement on The Trussell Trust's Taunton website posted on September 12 said: “The food bank will be closed on Monday, September 19.”
Bridgwater
The trust's Bridgwater Food Bank has confirmed that it will be closed tomorrow.
However, its volunteers will be contactable via social media and through its emergency phone number.
A Facebook post from September 16 said: “Bridgwater Food Bank will not be open on Monday, September 19 due to the bank holiday for the Queen's funeral.
“Sorry for any inconvenience, if you need anything we will be available on Messenger and the emergency phone.”
Highbridge Area Food Bank
The Highbridge Area Food Bank has two centres: One at Hope Bapist Church in Highbridge, and one at Burnham Methodist Church.
Both are usually closed on Mondays, according to its list of opening times.
The Hope Baptist Food Bank normally opens on Thursday between 9.30am and 12pm.
The Burnham Methodist Food Bank opens on Tuesdays and Saturdays between 10am and 12pm.
Another service, Burnham and Highbridge Hunger Relief, opened earlier this month and is based at the Burnham Area Youth Centre.
It normally opens between 10am and 12pm on Mondays. For more information, visit its Facebook group.
Weston-super-Mare, Cheddar Valley and Clevedon
The Weston Mercury has reported that Weston Food Bank, Cheddar Valley Food Bank, and the Clevedon District Food Bank will be shut.
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