News
15 Feb 22
Slough Foodbank interviewed on Radio Berkshire
Slough Foodbank Manager, Sue Sibany-king was interviewed by Andrew Peach on Radio Berkshire to talk about the Foodbank and current needs. You can listen here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0bjz4nn from 1.26 to 1.30 (this recording will only be available until 14th march 2022). Sue talks about: 54% increase in number of food parcels during the last 2 years […]
12 Feb 22
Local MP writing about food insecurity
Slough MP, Tan Dhesi, writing in the Slough Express on Food insecurity becoming increasingly prevalent in our society. Something we’re witnessing first-hand. We echo Tan’s call of needing a comprehensive plan – at government level – that tackles the root cause of poverty.
11 Feb 22
Slough Foodbank featured on Sky News
Sky News featured Slough Foodbank in their ‘Cost of living crisis: Eat or heat’ report. You can read the article here: https://news.sky.com/story/amp/cost-of-living-crisis-eat-or-heat-now-a-huge-reality-as-councils-face-unprecedented-pleas-for-help-12537295 And watch the news report here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=y6oyTqeMw1o Slough Foodbank Manager, Sue Sibany-King was interviewed along with clients where they told the harsh reality that many are suffering due to the cost of living […]
1 Feb 22
MONTHLY STATS: JANUARY 2022
FIGURES FOR THE NUMBER OF FOOD PARCELS PROVIDED BY SLOUGH FOODBANK DURING 1 – 31 January 2022, COMPARED WITH THE SAME PERIOD IN 2021. Total number of food parcels: 678, a 4% increase Number of adults: 438, a 3% increase Number of children: 240, a 6% increase
6 Jan 22
Slough Foodbank has seen a 54% increase in the number of food parcels distributed in the last two years Jan 2019 – Dec 2021
Slough Foodbank releases statistics for the full year January – December 2021 Slough Foodbank has seen a 54% increase in the number of food parcels distributed in the last two years Jan 2019 – Dec 2021, which illustrates the impact that the pandemic has had on those already struggling. Today, the statistics for 2021 are […]
4 Jan 22
MONTHLY STATS: DECEMBER 2021, 62% INCREASE IN NUMBER OF FOOD PARCELS
FIGURES FOR THE NUMBER OF FOOD PARCELS PROVIDED BY SLOUGH FOODBANK DURING 1 – 31 December 2021, COMPARED WITH THE SAME PERIOD IN 2020. Total number of food parcels: 924, a 62% increase Number of adults: 538, a 42% increase Number of children: 386, a 101% increase It is deeply sad to see that the […]
13 Dec 21
Happy Christmas from Slough Foodbank
Wishing all our supporters, volunteers and clients a Happy Christmas. “The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 We want to extend a huge thank you to all of our supporters who have helped during the past year. It really is a team effort and without your support […]
13 Dec 21
Christmas Opening Times
Slough Foodbank offices, warehouse and distribution centre will be closed on the following days over the Christmas period. Saturday 25th Dec Monday 27th Dec Tuesday 28th Dec Saturday 1st Jan Monday 3rd Jan We will otherwise be open as usual. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
6 Dec 21
MONTHLY STATS: November 2021, 18% INCREASE IN NUMBER OF FOOD PARCELS
FIGURES FOR THE NUMBER OF FOOD PARCELS PROVIDED BY SLOUGH FOODBANK DURING 1 – 30 November 2021, COMPARED WITH THE SAME PERIOD IN 2020. Total number of food parcels: 751, a 18% increase Number of adults: 455, a 12% increase Number of children: 296, a 28% increase It is deeply sad to see that the […]
22 Nov 21
MONTHLY STATS: OCTOBER 2021, 10% INCREASE IN NUMBER OF FOOD PARCELS
FIGURES FOR THE NUMBER OF FOOD PARCELS PROVIDED BY SLOUGH FOODBANK DURING 1 – 31 October 2021, COMPARED WITH THE SAME PERIOD IN 2020. Total number of food parcels: 602, a 10% increase Number of adults: 389, a 13% increase Number of children: 213, a 4% increase It is deeply sad to see that the […]