Ashton Food Aid appeals for more collection points in Preston

Penwortham

News and information for the area of Penwortham. Although not politically in Preston it is perhaps spiritually. Penwortham is just across the River Ribble from Preston but many Penworthiams class themselves as Prestonians, although they are part of South Ribble Borough Council.

A food bank in Ashton-on-Ribble is appealing for more ambient food collection points in Preston. Ashton Food Aid are facing an increasing demand, with over 70 families and individuals using […]

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