News | Slough Foodbank

11 Dec 25

Slough Foodbank Volunteers Shine at Windsor Castle Celebration Hosted by Their Majesties

Sloug foodbank volunteers stand next to a table inside Windsor Castle

Last week, Slough Foodbank was honoured to be invited to Windsor Castle for a national showcase celebrating the power and impact of volunteering across the UK. His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen, alongside the President of Germany and Ms Elke Büdenbender, welcomed volunteers from charities representing every corner of the country. Gail […]

30 Nov 25

Slough Foodbank Shares Insight with Mars Team — and Inspires 2026 Volunteer Partnership

Last week, Slough Foodbank Manager Gail Pinkerton-Field had the privilege of presenting to a group of 65 Business Development Managers at Mars to discuss food poverty across the UK and here in Slough. It was a powerful session, and the room was moved by some of the realities we see every day — including the […]

9 Oct 25

ASDA Foundation Supports Slough Foodbank

We are delighted to have received a generous donation of £600 from the ASDA Foundation, presented by Community and Customer Champion Nicola Novak of ASDA Slough (Cippenham) This funding will directly support the work we do providing emergency food parcels to individuals and families across Slough who are facing crisis. With demand higher than ever, every contribution […]

20 Aug 25

Gail Pinkerton-Field appointed as Slough Foodbank Manager

Slough Foodbank is pleased to announce the appointment of Gail Pinkerton-Field as Foodbank Manager. The Trustees of Slough Foodbank chose Gail out of a strong field of 19 applicants and are delighted that Gail accepted the position and will be starting in September. Gail brings extensive experience in general management, project delivery, and sales development, […]

3 Apr 25

March Stats – a 6% decrease in demand this month versus same period in 2024

FIGURES FOR THE NUMBER OF FOOD PARCELS PROVIDED BY SLOUGH FOODBANK DURING 1 – 31 MARCH 2025, COMPARED WITH THE SAME PERIOD IN MARCH 2024 Total number of food parcels: 933, a 6% decrease Number of adults: 589, a 9% decrease Number of children: 344, a 1% increase During March, there was a small increase in the number of children receiving a food […]

20 Mar 25

Slough Foodbank receives £5000 from Berkshire Community Foundation to help those in food poverty crisis in Slough and the surrounding areas.

The money will go towards the purchase of basic toiletries for the toiletry pack that we give alongside a food parcel. Including: toilet roll, soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shaving foam, razors, sanitary pads, baby wipes, nappies and washing-up liquid. The demand for Slough Foodbank has increased year on year. There were 12,147 […]

5 Mar 25

Support us with Food donations this Lent

Taking part in Lent? We’re asking you to give during Lent this year. 💚 We urgently need food donations to make sure we can be there for everyone who needs us in our community. Picking up a few extra items at the shops to donate makes a massive difference. 🥫 Download our Lent poster and […]

3 Mar 25

February Stats – sadly a 13% increase in demand this month versus same period in 2024

FIGURES FOR THE NUMBER OF FOOD PARCELS PROVIDED BY SLOUGH FOODBANK DURING 1 – 28 FEBRUARY 2025, COMPARED WITH THE SAME PERIOD IN FEBRUARY 2024 Total number of food parcels: 992, a 13% increase Number of adults: 618, a 10% increase Number of children: 374, a 18% increase The total number of parcels provided during […]

3 Feb 25

January food parcels decreased – a trend we’d like to see continue

FIGURES FOR THE NUMBER OF FOOD PARCELS PROVIDED BY SLOUGH FOODBANK DURING 1 – 31 JANUARY 2025, COMPARED WITH THE SAME PERIOD IN JANUARY 2024 Total number of food parcels: 904, a 20% decrease Number of adults: 606, a 21% decrease Number of children: 298, a 18% decrease The total number of parcels provided during […]

20 Jan 25

Food poverty crisis continues: Slough Foodbank publishes full year statistics for January – December 2024

Food poverty crisis continues in Slough and the surrounding areas with a 7% increase in emergency food parcels in 2024, versus 2023. KEY MESSAGES: Food poverty crisis continues: 12,147 food parcels distributed up 7% Positive impact from Financial Inclusion Project: over £116,000 in financial gains for clients Food donations urgently needed: stock purchasing increased by […]

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