News | Slough Foodbank

14 Jun 25

We’re recruiting – Slough Foodbank Manager

Slough Foodbank Manager About Slough Foodbank Slough Foodbank is a charity whose object is the prevention or relief of poverty in the United Kingdom, mainly in Slough and the surrounding area, in particular but not exclusively by providing emergency food supplies to individuals in need, as motivated by the principles of the Christian Faith. […]

30 Apr 25

Farewell to our Manager

Slough Foodbank would like to express our huge thanks to Laura Cole for her dedication and immense contribution over the past 3 years as Slough Foodbank Manager. During this time, significant changes have been implemented to benefit the clients of Slough Foodbank including securing grants to enable provision of Financial Inclusion and a Signposting Officer. […]

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 […]

10 Mar 25

We’re recruiting – Volunteer Coordinator

About Slough Foodbank Slough Foodbank believes that no one in the community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ worth of nutritionally balanced, emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in food poverty crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported […]

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 […]

4 Jan 25

December food parcels decreased

FIGURES FOR THE NUMBER OF FOOD PARCELS PROVIDED BY SLOUGH FOODBANK DURING 1 – 31 DECEMBER 2024, COMPARED WITH THE SAME PERIOD IN DECEMBER 2023 Total number of food parcels: 994, a 17% decrease Number of adults: 634, a 13% decrease Number of children: 360, a 20% decrease The total number of parcels provided during […]

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