PEOPLE in the Falmouth and Penryn area are being called upon to lace up their trainers this spring and join the Race Against Hunger.

Whether an experienced runner or a novice looking for a new challenge, on Saturday, April 2, everyone in the Falmouth and Penryn area is being urged to run, walk, or even cycle, to raise vital funds for anti-poverty charity the Trussell Trust and help end the need for food banks in the UK.

Organisers have said fundraisers can plan their own route and take on the event at a time that suits them, be that alone or with families, friends, colleagues or their school.

People joining the event will also get training guides and support, a t-shirt, a back sign and a ribbon armband to wear on the day.

Falmouth Packet: The Trussell Trust supports a nationwide network of more than 1,300 food bank centres – including one food bank in PenrynThe Trussell Trust supports a nationwide network of more than 1,300 food bank centres – including one food bank in Penryn

The Trussell Trust supports a nationwide network of more than 1,300 food bank centres – including a food bank in Penryn – and together they provide emergency food and support to help people in crisis.

The charity says the nation faces a cost-of-living crisis, which has laid bare the inadequacy of our social security system and that, since Universal Credit was cut last October, benefit levels have fallen to their lowest level in decades.

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The charity has said that, with inflation running rampant, The UK's social security system is not able to keep people out of destitution – meaning people cannot afford the essentials they need to keep clothed, fed and warm.

The charity say they believe that everyone should be able to afford the essentials in life and have the dignity of buying their own food and is campaigning for change to create a future where no one needs to use a food bank to get by.

Kate Merrifield, Events Engagement Manager at the Trussell Trust, said: "Race Against Hunger is not just a run.

"It’s an opportunity to call for a change and help build a future where no one will need to use a food bank to put food on the table.

Falmouth Packet: The event is taking place on April 2, 2022The event is taking place on April 2, 2022

"It’s a challenge for everyone, whatever your fitness level, age, background or ability.

"You can run, walk or cycle or do it in fancy dress, while raising vital funds to help stamp out hunger in the UK.

"That’s why we’re urging everyone in Penryn to put their best foot forward and join #TeamTrussell – together, we can create a fairer, more just society."

For more information on how you can take part, visit: trusselltrust.org/raceagainsthunger