Foodbanks

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”

Matthew 25:35-36

1. Pray for people who go to food banks for support; that they would experience a welcome that makes them feel valued and gives them hope, as well as receiving the emergency food they need. Pray for their wellbeing, and that people who would benefit from other additional support will be able to access it from services they are signposted to.

2. Food bank network depends on thousands of volunteers who give freely of their time to support others in their communities. The work they do can be demanding physically and emotionally. Give thanks for the volunteers and staff, and pray for compassion, strength, and encouragement for them as they go about their work.

3. Pray for provision of food; food banks are busy and because of the restrictions on food purchasing and availability of some food there are many items they are short of. Pray that food will be provided and give thanks for all those who are giving generously.

4. Pray for our local branches