Isle of Wight town centre has temporary home for foodbank

For the past 12 years, the Church on the Roundabout, Coppins Bridge, has operated as one of the Isle of Wight Foodbank's five Island centres.

But this changed last month (February) after the charity raised concerns over its 'unsafe' location for deliveries.

Although the IW Foodbank said the decision to relocate was a 'joint one', the church said the news was unexpected and that it was “sad and disappointed”.

Read more: Isle of Wight foodbank taken away from Newport church

Now, a new home for Newport's foodbank has been secured - at least until a permanent one can be found.

Having opened on March 1, it is based at Newport Parish Centre, on Town Lane, Newport.

Newport Parish Centre. (Image: Google Maps)

A spokesperson for the IW Foodbank, which is supported by the The Trussell Trust, said: "We’re grateful to the parish centre for their support to serve our community."

It will open every Friday afternoon from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.