News
9 Apr 20
SHORTAGES – SHORTAGES
Our ‘Donate Food’ page has an updated list of shortages. You can still donate and comply with social distancing. Please see the details in the next News item CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONS AT OUR FOODBANKS.
20 Mar 20
CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONS AT OUR FOODBANKS
In response to the current situation we have set up a new system for supporting our valued clients. We have closed most of our distribution centres and have moved to a delivery service. We will continue to operate our foodbank using our present list of referral agencies and charities. All food donations need to go […]
22 Nov 19
Visiting Foodbank Locations by Car
Most our locations except the Warehouse are closed. Below is an instruction sheet for visiting the Warehouse: (Click ‘Read more’ to reveal the link) Warehouse Instructions
21 Aug 19
Warehouse Volunteers Wanted
We are looking for volunteers to help sort food deliveries at the Foodbank Warehouse. If you are interested in helping, please get in touch with our warehouse manager Andy, who can be contacted via email: [email protected] or Tel: 07376952892
23 Dec 15
6 Unexpected Things Foodbanks Need
A visit to the food bank isn’t exactly a traditional Christmas activity, but one UK charity is asking for a little extra help this month, when demand is at its highest and families are choosing between eating and heating.
8 Dec 15
Why Would a Mum Doing a Business Degree Find Herself Begging on the Streets This Winter?
With Christmas approaching, Michele from Brent Foodbank shares how she’s helping to make the festive season special for those struggling. “For the past few days I haven’t been to the street begging for money to buy food for me and my baby…” This was what a mother at Brent Foodbank told us recently. She was […]
21 Oct 15
Listening to the lives behind the foodbank statistics
MPs and peers discussed tackling UK poverty. The Trussell Trust, along with dozens of representatives from its UK network of foodbanks, were in parliament yesterday speaking with MPs and Peers about the work they do to combat hunger and poverty. Hosting the event, Chris White MP commended the varied work of the Trussell Trust’s foodbanks, […]