News
20 Mar 23
BANK HOLIDAY CLOSURES – APRIL & MAY 2023
Our operating hours are scheduled based on need locally, and it is standard practice for us to be closed on a bank holiday when most referral organisations are also closed. Please note that the foodbank will be closed on the following bank holidays: MONDAY 10TH APRIL MONDAY 1ST MAY (EARLY MAY HOLIDAY) MONDAY 22ND MAY […]
8 Mar 23
DONATIONS NEEDED – MARCH 2023
This month, we especially need donations of the following: corned beef tinned mince tinned tomatoes ketchup mayonnaise tinned fruit tinned custard men’s deodorant shampoo Thanks!
9 Feb 23
FEBRUARY 2023 – WHAT WE NEED
Please donate: long life sponge puddings pasta ‘n’ sauce packets multipack crisps tinned custard washing up liquid household cleaning supplies shampoo & conditioner size 6 & 7 nappies Thanks!
12 Jan 23
JANUARY 2023 – WHAT WE NEED
Thanks to all those who supported us over the Christmas period; we are very grateful. Just now, we would appreciate donations of only the following: instant noodles tinned rice pudding tinned custard cooking oil basmati rice
19 Dec 22
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR 22/23 – OPENING TIMES
We are open as usual until 1.30pm on Thursday, 22nd December. Then our holiday opening times are as follows: Monday 26th December: CLOSED Tuesday 27th December: CLOSED Thursday 29th December: OPEN, 10AM – 1.30PM Monday 2nd January: CLOSED Tuesday 3rd January: CLOSED Thursday 5th January: OPEN, 10AM – 1.30PM We are then […]
2 Nov 22
NOVEMBER 2022 – WHAT WE NEED
This month, we are especially short of the following items: long life semi-skimmed milk pasta sauce jars diluting juice tinned fruit bars of soap Anything you can give would be gratefully received! Thanks.
21 Sep 22
SEPTEMBER 2022 – ALL THINGS SAUCY
This month, we are in particular need of sauces and spreads. Please donate: Tomato ketchup Mayonnaise Chocolate Spread Peanut butter We are also always short of: Long life sponge puddings Long life semi-skimmed milk Thanks!
13 Sep 22
MONDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER – FOODBANK CLOSED
We join the nation in mourning for Her Majesty The Queen. Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to all members of The Royal Family and Household, and we honour Her Majesty The Queen’s long service and duty to the country. Monday 19th September, the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral, will be a national […]
17 Aug 22
AUGUST 2022 – PLEASE DONATE BAGS
Can you donate plastic bags? We need all strong plastic bags – bags for life are ideal but we use normal plastic bags too. All our parcels are handed out in plastic bags, so you can imagine how many we go through in a week. We try to encourage clients to bring their own bags […]
19 Jul 22
JULY 2022 – TOILETRIES NEEDED
This month, we are especially short of toiletries – which our clients nearly always need. If you can, please give: Shower gel Deodorant Toothpaste Toothbrushes Toilet roll Thanks!