The lunch club provides opportunities for people with additional needs to volunteer.
The Torquay Community Larder is a joint venture run by approximately 55 volunteers from eight churches and will operate under the umbrella of Christians Together in Torquay.
Leaders say there has been significantly more need since the start of this year.
The Salvation Army in Reading is leading local efforts to provide essential food supplies for those in need.
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The church and charity worked with community partners to give out 400 lunches and hundreds of uniform items.
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Our church in Stapleford has packed food parcels for local schools.