News
30 Aug 18
Baby Basics Chesterfield
We’re pleased to be working closely with Baby Basics Chesterfield, who do valuable work with families in our local community, and share our warehouse space. You can find out more about them on Facebook or on their website.
22 Aug 18
Chesterfield foodbank participating in Tesco Bags of Help Scheme
Chesterfield foodbank has applied for a Tesco Bags of Help grant and Tesco shoppers are being invited to vote for their preferred charity appeal over the next couple of months. We asked Tesco for a grant to buy a stacker truck because a great deal of food is collected at harvest time and in the […]
6 Aug 18
Could you be a top Food Finder?
The Food Finder Challenge is a brand new initiative from Trussell Trust, which aims to raise much-needed funds for the Trust and donations for your local foodbank. Working within a team, you’ll be pitted against other teams, taking part in a treasure-hunt style challenge. Over two hours you’ll have to collect as many things on our […]
6 Aug 18
SkillForce and Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School join forces for Chesterfield foodbank
Established in 2004, SkillForce is a national education charity, leading the way in how character and resilience is taught and delivered in schools. Since its inception, SkillForce has helped tens of thousands of young people turn their lives around and, through doing so, realise their potential and become responsible citizens. In addition to our commitment […]
1 Jul 18
2017/18 Newsletter from Chesterfield foodbank
Our 2017/18 newsletter is now available to view. Download your copy here.
4 Jun 18
Co-op Local Community Fund helps towards new foodbank van
The Co-op Local Community Fund has provided £1,400 towards the cost of our new Chesterfield foodbank van. We use the van to collect donated food from supermarkets, churches, libraries and schools and deliver the food to our three distribution centres at Brimington, West Bars and Loundsley Green. The van is regularly seen around Chesterfield by […]
30 May 18
Thank You Tesco Community Champions and Andy
Jane and Karen, the Tesco Extra Community Champions and Andy from the Fruit and Veg Department joined us at the foodbank warehouse on the 26th April and soon got stuck in helping us to transfer food items into good quality used cardboard boxes supplied by the Fruit and Vegetable Department. We use deep boxes for cereals, […]
22 May 18
Food for thought
Jim Hopkins, Project Manager at Chesterfield foodbank, gave thanks to the Rotary Club of Bolsover at their latest meeting. The Club have generously donated to the foodbank, which has enabled us to purchase a van to make it easier to carry out food collections in the area. In attendance, Rita Reed, Club President was pleased that the van […]
3 May 18
Warehouse Makeover
Chesterfield foodbank was delighted to host a team of Spar managers at our warehouse on 10th April 2018. Jordan, Andrew, Layla, Richard, Dawn, Ben, Simon, Emma, Pam, Sam and Lisa spent the whole day working away and helping us to sort our beans and pasta stocks into best before date order. We are so grateful for […]
3 Apr 18
Andrew and Debora – A lovely story
Andrew and Debora Thatcher, (third and fourth on the left), a wonderful couple who needed food from the foodbank when they were in crisis and, who are now back on their feet, have bought another food donation to the foodbank. This is a lovely story of so many generous donors, dedicated volunteers and Andrew and […]