News
7 Jun 20
The community pulling together and responding to urgent need
Late on Friday afternoon, we received an email asking for help for a young lady who had been placed in Slough, having fled from domestic violence. The referring agency informed us that this lady had left with absolutely nothing. She had no food, nothing to eat it on or with, not even bedding. One […]
5 Jun 20
MONTHLY STATS: 63% INCREASE IN FOOD PARCELS DURING MAY VERSUS LAST YEAR
TODAY WE ARE RELEASING OUR FIGURES FOR THE NUMBER OF FOOD PARCELS PROVIDED BY SLOUGH FOODBANK DURING 1 – 31 MAY 2020, COMPARED WITH THE SAME PERIOD IN 2019. Total number of food parcels: 553, a 63% increase Number of adults: 369, a 68% increase Number of children: 184, a 55% increase On the 1st May we published […]
4 Jun 20
Crowdfunder Covid-19 crisis appeal raised £14,502
We are completely overwhelmed by the support shown to Slough Foodbank by our local community. We set-up a Crowdfunder Covid-19 Crisis appeal and in 68 days it raised £14,502 with 252 supporters. Many of the supporters were anonymous or individuals and we would like to send our sincere thanks to each and everyone of you. We […]
22 May 20
Thank you to SCS for their Covid-19 support
Slough Foodbank has been touched by the generosity of individuals and companies within the Slough area who have reached out to offer their support during the Covid-19 crisis. We were delighted to hear from SCS (Sofa Carpet Specialist) who contacted the foodbanks that are part of the Trussell Trust network and which are closest to […]
22 May 20
Referral agency Radian supports the Foodbank with Wellbeing van
One of the Foodbank’s referral agencies, Radian has kindly loaned us their van for six months. Due to the impact of Covid-19, client numbers have increased significantly and clients needs have changed. The loan of the van means we can more easily move the extra supplies we need from the permanent collection points in […]
20 May 20
Closed for Bank Holiday
Please note that Slough Foodbank will be closed on Monday 25th May, due to the Bank Holiday.
19 May 20
Schools thankful for support
We received some fabulous feedback from James, at a local school following the help Slough Foodbank has been providing to families in food poverty at the school. “Would just like to thank you and your staff for all the support you’ve given to families at our school. It’s been great to see familiar faces […]
13 May 20
Monthly stats: 123% increase in food parcels during April versus last year
Today we’re releasing our figures for the number of food parcels provided by Slough Foodbank during 1 – 30 April 2020, compared with the same period in 2019. Total number of food parcels: 687 a 123% increase Number of adults: 417 a 98% increase Number of children: 270 a 178%
7 May 20
Support from community Group Paving the way
Community group ‘Paving the way’ raised £720 for Slough Foodbank when they did a sponsored run/jog/walk of 10km whilst they were fasting during Ramadan – this means no food or water for 18 hours. A huge thank you to all involved. Twitter: @pavingtheway121
4 May 20
Artistic support from Shailen and Nayan
Slough Foodbank are tremendously grateful to two brothers Shailen (age 5) and Nayan (age 10). Who raised an amazing £620 for Slough Foodbank. The boys had initially drawn lots of pictures and were going to send them to NHS Nightingale as part of an online campaign which turned out not to be official. The […]