News | Slough Foodbank

9 Jun 20

Covid-19 Newsletter

How we’re continuing to respond during the Covid-19 crisis and more stories of encouragement The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that Slough Foodbank has had to significantly change the way that we operate. The speed and frequency of change has been incredible. Reinvention and adaptation have been absolutely critical. We’ve had to be brave and […]

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

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