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Brand new partnership with Fortem!

We are delighted to announce our new partnership with specialist property solutions company Fortem. Fortem has kindly agreed to support the foodbank in a variety of really useful ways. They are providing a brand new, much-needed sign for our warehouse, maintenance and handy work assistance, doing a food collection as well as providing other ongoing […]

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Opening Hours This Bank Holiday (Queen’s Funeral)

We will be open on the day of the Queen’s funeral on Monday 12:00 – 13:00 at our Brimington Centre. Our Hasland Centre will be closed. We expect fewer referrals from agencies hence the reduced opening hours. If you need a referral please get in touch with your agency if they are open or email […]

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Open Bank Holiday Monday – 12:00 – 13:00

We will be open this bank holiday Monday 12:00 – 13:00. If you need a referral please get in touch with your agency if they are open or email us at [email protected] or call 07984 589 456.

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We are opening a new foodbank centre in the Hope Valley!

We are opening a new food bank centre in the Hope Valley on the 8th September! This is in response to rising levels of rural poverty, exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis. St Helens Church, 1 Main Rd, Grindleford, Hope Valley S32 2JN Every Thursday, 12:00 – 14:00 (Covering the following areas: Grindleford, Hathersage, Baslow, Calver, […]

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We Are Closed On Tuesday

Due to the unprecedented temperatures we are closed on Tuesday. We are planning to be open again on Wednesday.

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We are looking for a new Secretary to join our Team!

Chesterfield Foodbank has an excellent opportunity to join the team as our secretary. The Secretary will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of meetings and providing some valuable administrative support. The role will include the following duties: –       Attending Trustee meetings and other meetings as required –       Taking meeting minutes –       Preparing agendas for meetings and […]

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We have opened a new centre in Hasland!

We have recently opened a new centre in Hasland which operates every Monday 17:00 – 18:30! Not only will the centre allow us to support people from a different area in Chesterfield, it will also allow us to support the increasing amount of employed people that are need to use the foodbank. Thank you to […]

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Bank Holiday Opening Times

Just to let you know that our two centres at Brimington and Hasland will both be open this bank holiday Monday. Brimington will be open 12-1pm and Hasland will be open 5pm-6:30pm.

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We are looking for a Social Media Volunteer!

Role: Social Media Volunteer Where: Remote and from Chesterfield Foodbank venues when required Time commitment: 3+ hours weekly. Time to be split across the week. We have an exciting opportunity to support the team with managing Chesterfield Foodbank’s social media accounts, with an aim to maximising engagement, promoting the foodbank and raising awareness. As a […]

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Foodbank Centre Assistants Needed

Role: Foodbank Centre Assistant Where: The Compass, West Bars Roundabout When: Tuesday 12:30 – 15:00 or Wednesday 11:30-14:00 Time commitment: 3hrs weekly or fortnightly  Main contact: Patrick Evans  Overview of the role: This role involves provide direct support to people who use food banks. Packing their food parcels, making them feel comfortable and providing further […]

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