Sandwell Council to end emergency food scheme this month
Sandwell Council's emergency food parcels scheme will end this month, it has been announced.
More than 13,500 parcels have been delivered to vulnerable people since the scheme was launched in March, following the outbreak of coronavirus.
Items in parcels include milk, eggs, pasta and cereal.
The council has now urged people to make their own food shopping arrangements from August 1.
A spokesman for Sandwell Council said: "As Government restrictions continue to ease and demand for the council’s food parcels has significantly reduced, the council is scaling back its operation.
"The food hub service will end on July 31, but emergency help and advice will still be available to those in greatest need."
Anyone concerned about food shopping is asked to call Sandwell Community Offer on 0121 726 3983 or email ifa1996.community_offer@nhs.net.
