News
23 Mar 20
Crowdfunder: helping us raise emergency funds
We’ve partnered with Crowdfunder, who have offered their services for free, to help raise emergency funds to allow Slough Foodbank to deal with the increased demand across the area due to Covid19. Give to Slough Foodbank via Crowdfunder
21 Mar 20
Appeal for helpers
Read the appeal we made for helpers in the Slough Express, as we aim to cope with the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. Appeal for helpers in Slough Express. Our volunteer numbers are depleted as people protect themselves from the spread of Covid-19. Foodbank manager Sue Sibany-King said: “We’ve lost about one third of our […]
20 Mar 20
Latest Communication: Coronavirus update
Closed doors operation, clients must have valid voucher Our aim Our aim continues to be to to give food parcels to those in need whilst at the same time keeping everyone safe. We are no longer inviting people into our distribution centres but we are operating from them, during normal published times. See our location […]
19 Mar 20
Article explaining Slough Foodbank
We recently wrote a detailed article for The Link, the Datchet community magazine. It includes lots of information about Slough Foodbank and how it works. Read Slough Foodbank article for The LINK Datchet
18 Mar 20
Coronavirus update: Open but operating from behind closed doors
Our aim continues to be to to get food parcels to those in need whilst at the same time keeping everyone safe. We are no longer inviting people into our distribution centres but we are operating from them, during normal times. We are giving out food parcels from behind closed doors. These food parcels are […]
16 Mar 20
Coronavirus: As always our aim is to get food parcels to those in need
In light of the Coronavirus we have considered the numerous sources of information and advice which is changing daily. AIM: As always our aim is to get food parcels to those in need. We will endeavour to maintain normal service for as long as possible depending upon advice from government and health sources, availability of […]
2 Mar 20
Awarded £1,500 from the Police property Act Fund
The Police Property Act Fund awarded Slough Foodbank £1,500 in recognition of the major contribution Slough Foodbank makes to society. The Police Property Act Fund is a joint fund managed by the Police Crime Commissioner and the Chief Constable and is distributed to local community and voluntary groups. The Fund is created from money recovered by the […]
27 Jan 20
Winter 2020 newsletter
We’re not only entering a new decade, we are also marking 10 years at Slough Foodbank. There is lots for us to do to ensuring we can provide food during a time of crisis and continue to help raise the profile of food poverty and lobby for those who are in need. Our statistics for […]
20 Jan 20
Foodbank’s fast turnaround for a family in Crisis
Slough Foodbank were able to provide a family in crisis with a 3-day emergency food parcel within less than 24 hours of receiving an online enquiry. On Friday afternoon, we received an email via our website from a professional at a London Borough Council. The email was telling us that due to family issues they […]
7 Jan 20
192 Christmas Hampers
In addition to the emergency 3-day food parcels we provided to individuals, couples and families this December, we also provided 192 Christmas hampers. These hampers were lovingly packed by members of our Warehouse team and comprised of Christmas-themed goodies. Christmas adds so much pressure to people living in food poverty. We selected Christmas treats and […]