PLANS to create a food bank in Cudworth have moved a step further with a venue now being secured to help people in need.
Cudworth councillor Joe Hayward confirmed this week that Cudworth library has been chosen as a distribution centre.
He said he and Fr David Nicholson, of St John The Baptist Church, have visited the venue and are very happy to have such a central location.
"It's a big piece of the jigsaw puzzle," Cllr Hayward said.
"It was always going to be a hard thing to find, especially in Cudworth."
He added the library is used by a lot of people and means those visiting the food bank could use it discreetly.
Last week a meeting was held at the church and Fr David said he hoped the food bank would be set up by September. It would still serve people in Grimethorpe and Shafton, he said.
The food bank will work on a voucher basis - with each voucher entitling a person to three days worth of food, including breakfast, dinner and tea.
Cllr Hayward said the group is now looking to advertise the food bank locally for people to offer their support and donations.
