A High Wycombe-based foodbank which provides emergency food support to individuals and families facing crisis across South Bucks has thanked its young volunteers amid an urgent appeal for "essential" items.

The One Can Trust explained that it relies on a network of over 400 volunteers to operate, but during peak holiday periods, gaps can arise.

The charity has shared its gratitude to local university and A-level students who have stepped in at a "critical time" when many regular volunteers are away.

James Whitlock, one of the university student volunteers, said: "My younger brother Jack and I spent the morning collecting and delivering fresh fruit and vegetables to help feed 18 local families.

"It was a deeply eye-opening experience for both of us.

"One Can Trust provides a crucial lifeline by distributing emergency food parcels to people facing crisis across High Wycombe and South Bucks, but you don't fully grasp the scale of their impact until you step inside their warehouse."

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This year, the foodbank did not just face a shortage in its volunteer numbers at the warehouse over Easter, but in essential foods too.

One Can Trust warehouse (Image: Supplied)

Last week, it stated: "As households prepare for Easter meals and holidays commence, One Can Trust is warning that many local families will go without basic food items this year, as the charity faces almost empty shelves of essential protein supplies, tin vegetables and cooking sauces."

The situation continued this week.

The foodbank warned: "The charity is currently experiencing particularly low stock levels of essential items, including baked beans and tinned tomatoes, and welcomes donations at local supermarkets.

"Financial contributions are also vital in helping to provide fresh, nutritious food for those in need.

"With over 450 individuals in and around Wycombe unable to afford essential groceries this week alone, community support remains critical to ensuring no one goes without."

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One Can Trust CEO Sonya Batchelor added: “We are incredibly grateful to the students who gave their time over Easter.

"Jack and James’s support will ensure families will have balanced nutritional meals.

"We were short on fruit and veg and that they could come collect an urgent top up delivery will be appreciated for the clients whose parcels were packed as soon as they brought the fresh produce to the warehouse.

"Their support and all our students who helped these holidays has made a real difference at a time when volunteer numbers can dip.

"It’s encouraging to see young people engaging so positively with their local community and gaining insight into the realities many families face.”

 One Can Trust stated that it encourages volunteers of all ages to get involved, to ensure no one in the community goes without essential support.