Council to run Foodbank through current pandemic
Rugby Borough Council has reached an agreement with the Rugby Foodbank to take over the operation of the food bank.
Cllr Andy Swain
Ward: Teign Valley
Parishes: Ashton ; Bridford ; Christow ; Doddiscombsleigh ; Dunsford ; Hennock ; Tedburn St Mary ; Trusham
Mobile: 07756 253908
Email: andrew.swain@teignbridge.gov.uk
Rugby Borough Council has reached an agreement with the Rugby Foodbank to take over the operation of the food bank.
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