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31 Oct 24
October roundup
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October has flown by in the blink of an eye and it’s been a super busy one for us here at Billingham and Stockton Foodbanks. Beyond our regular work of providing emergency food to local people and families in need, we’ve also been coordinating our Harvest Festival, moved our food storage warehouse from Billingham to […]
8 Oct 24
Autumn News
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Welcome to our Autumn 2024 newsletter. Read all about our Harvest Collection, spend a day in the life with Helen, our Foodbank Manager, meet some of our community and corporate volunteers and enjoy a couple of budget-friendly meal options that are perfect for cosy season from Carlton Women’s Institute. Please click on the image below […]
5 Jun 24
Closure of Norton Foodbank Centre
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Our foodbank centre in Norton is to close, with the last day being Monday 19th August 2024.
24 May 23
Food donations
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We are currently in need of: Pasta sauce Tinned fruit Tinned vegetables Juice Washing up liquid Toothpaste Thank you, we appreciate all donations
3 Jan 23
Monthly donors
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We have a number of donors who very kindly support the Foodbank with a monthly standing order directly into our bank account – we are very grateful. However often the funds are paid directly into our account and we have no details of the donor. If you support us but have never contacted the foodbank […]
17 Oct 21
CAF donate
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Virginmoneygiving have announced that they are closing their donation platform from 30th November 2021. We have therefore moved to CAF donate for those who wish to support the work of the foodbank. The link to the platform is below: https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/18338 Thank you to all who have donated in the past, we appreciate your support.
26 Jul 21
Mailchimp
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12 May 21
Supermarket Collection Points
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We have collection points in Tesco and Asda, please note that these collection points are for shoppers only. Any food that has been purchased in a different store needs to be sealed and clearly labelled ‘Purchased elsewhere’.
8 Dec 15
Why Would a Mum Doing a Business Degree Find Herself Begging on the Streets This Winter?
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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
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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, […]