News
7 Dec 22
We wish you a Happy Christmas
We would like to thank you for your support this year helping those facing food poverty crisis in Slough and the surrounding areas. We wish you a Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Our Christmas closures are as follows: Monday 26th December Tuesday 27th December Monday 2nd January Otherwise we are open as usual.
23 Nov 22
Job Advert: Administrator – Volunteers
Job purpose We’re seeking someone who is called to play a hands-on role in supporting the Volunteer Co-ordinator through all aspects of administration. You will have an eye for detail and excellent organisation skills whilst at the same time being sensitive to volunteers and their needs and have an encouraging approach. Our reach is culturally […]
7 Nov 22
MONTHLY STATS October 2022 – 47% INCREASE VERSUS 2021
FIGURES FOR THE NUMBER OF FOOD PARCELS PROVIDED BY SLOUGH FOODBANK DURING 1 – 31 October 2022, COMPARED WITH THE SAME PERIOD IN 2021. Total number of food parcels: 886 a 47% increase Number of adults: 582 a 50% increase Number of children: 304 a 43% increase Yet another month of increased figures versus last […]
21 Oct 22
Christmas Appeal
We are calling out to all supporters of Slough Foodbank to consider donating food for our Christmas parcels. In addition to our 3-day emergency food parcel, during December we will also be providing a Christmas bag with edible Christmas goodies to help mark the festive season. If you would like to support us this Christmas, […]
10 Oct 22
MONTHLY STATS September 2022 – 66% INCREASE VERSUS 2021
FIGURES FOR THE NUMBER OF FOOD PARCELS PROVIDED BY SLOUGH FOODBANK DURING 1 – 30 September 2022, COMPARED WITH THE SAME PERIOD IN 2021. Total number of food parcels: 888 a 66% increase Number of adults: 569 a 69% increase Number of children: 319 a 64% increase Yet another month of increased figures versus last […]
14 Sep 22
Closed Bank Holiday Monday
As the nation reflects on the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II, Slough Foodbank will be observing the Bank Holiday Monday. We have plans in place to look after clients who may be affected by this closure.
12 Sep 22
Harvest Collection 2022
We are calling out to all supporters of Slough Foodbank to consider donating food during our annual harvest collection. The demand on the food bank is increasing month on month, last year there was a 13% increase in the total number of food parcels delivered which required over 98 tonnes of food. Harvest is one […]
12 Sep 22
Monthly stats August 2022 – 42% increase versus 2021
FIGURES FOR THE NUMBER OF FOOD PARCELS PROVIDED BY SLOUGH FOODBANK DURING 1 – 31 August 2022, COMPARED WITH THE SAME PERIOD IN 2021. Total number of food parcels: 619, a 42% increase Number of adults: 403, a 44% increase Number of children: 216, a 38% increase Yet another month of increased figures versus last […]
9 Sep 22
Sending our condolences on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
On behalf of the Trustees, Staff and Volunteers at Slough Foodbank we would like to send our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family who are in our thoughts and prayers. The Queen lived a remarkable life full of faithfulness, sincerity, gentleness, kindness and selflessness – she leaves behind an amazing legacy. We are […]
7 Sep 22
Forty percent of people claiming Universal Credit skipping meals to survive, new research from the Trussell Trust reveals
The Trussell Trust has published new research highlighting the devastating impact the cost of living crisis is having on people forced to survive on the lowest incomes. One in five (21%) people were unable to cook hot food this summer as they couldn’t afford to use the cooker, while almost a quarter (23%) have been unable […]