News
1 May 20
Increase in food poverty and demand for emergency food parcels, above Trussell Trust’s national figures
Slough Foodbank reports increase in food poverty and demand for emergency food parcels, above the national figures released by The Trussell Trust today. Demand for our services has increased as more families are finding themselves in financial difficulties due to the effects of Covid-19. There is a real and imminent need in the Slough […]
29 Apr 20
Generous donations helping to meet huge need
So many generous donation are helping to meet the huge need. Last week we provided 207 3-day food parcels. Normally 100 per week is a busy week. Thanks to all the donors, referral agencies and our wonderful volunteers who are making this possible Langley & Iver Rotary have donated £500 worth of food to Slough […]
16 Apr 20
Sharing love this Easter
A huge thank you to Cliveden National Trust who donated the Easter eggs that would have been used on their Easter trail which had to be cancelled. Slough Foodbank were able to give these to our clients over the Easter period as a little chocolatey treat in addition to their 3-day, nutritionally balanced food parcel. However, we […]
13 Apr 20
Interview with Radio Berkshire and Slough Foodbank Manager
You can listen to an interview with Slough Foodbank Manger, Sue Sibany-King on the Radio Berkshire Breakfast show with Andrew Peach. Sue talks about the challenges Slough Foodbank has faced and the changes implemented during the Covid-19 crisis. You can listen to the interview on this link – starting at 3:50:51. This link will be […]
12 Apr 20
Manager, Sue Sibany-King on The Foodbank Show
Slough Foodbank Manager, Sue Sibany-King once again on The Foodbank Show. Commenting on observations during Covid-19 and outlining the food items required to pre-pack nutritionally balanced food parcels. If you have items to donate please use the permanent collection points in your local supermarket. See our current needs list.
8 Apr 20
Article in Slough Observer
Read an article in the Slough Observer highlighting our Covid-19 Crowdfunder initiative and updated target. You can support our Covid-19 appeal by giving via our Crowdfunder page.
6 Apr 20
Interview on The Foodbank Show
See an interview with Foodbank Manager, Sue Sibany-King on The Foodbank show, where she updates on how Slough Foodbank is managing to continue to provide food to those in food poverty in Slough during the restrictions due to the Coronavirus. We will posting updates on our response to our Coronavirus update page. Do keep checking here […]
5 Apr 20
Easter Closure
PLEASE NOTE SLOUGH FOODBANK WILL BE CLOSED ON GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER MONDAY at our office, warehouse and distribution centre.
31 Mar 20
Slough Foodbank Update: How we’re responding and stories of encouragement
Slough Foodbank has had to quickly and continually adapt to ensure we get food to those who need it most during Covid-19. Key stats for the past week Volunteers down by 35% due to age or being in vulnerable categories Number of people helped almost doubled versus our ‘normal’ busy weeks Warehouse stocks of […]
24 Mar 20
Foodbanks open: volunteers classed as keyworkers
The latest government advice explains that food banks can legally continue operating and buildings that host food banks can continue to open for those sessions, provided we follow social distancing rules, because our work qualifies us as key workers ‘caring for the vulnerable’. Our volunteers are allowed to leave the house to do essential Foodbank work. […]