News | Chesterfield Foodbank

29 Jun 17

WHO REALLY USES A FOODBANK?

(taken from BBC News 29-06-17) The average household income for food bank users is below £320 per month Food banks are an intensely divisive image, an uncomfortable underbelly of austerity often in touching distance of conspicuous wealth. They seem hard to explain – and Theresa May stumbled awkwardly when asked about them during the election […]

15 Jun 17

The Manor Hogroast In Aid Of Chesterfield Foodbank!

Great News Folks! This years Hog Roast at The Manor Brampton will be donating their money raised to Us here at Chesterfield Foodbank. Always a good time with local bands, real ales, hog roast and bbq. Early bird tickets available from the Manor. Big thanks to Craig and the team!

25 Apr 17

Chesterfield Foodbank use up 14.2%

Chesterfield Foodbank sees 14.2% rise in people helped over a crisis. 2,424 people were issued food for three days from April 1st 2016 to March 31st 2017, of which 674 were children. Trussell Trust says – “UK foodbank use continues to rise according to new data from anti-poverty charity, The Trussell Trust. Between 1st April 2016 […]

1 Mar 17

Event in Aid of Foodbanks

13 Oct 16

Ron Brooks Give Chocolates to Foodbank

Wednesday 12th Oct Ron Brooks car sales at Mansfield have donated two cases of Thorntons Chocolates to Chesterfield Foodbank! A big thank you to Mark & the staff at Ron Brooks, these will go to clients nearer Christmas as treats. Once again thank you for your generous gift!

22 Sep 16

Waste Food Supermarket?

If you look at the link CLICK HERE you will see a new initiative coming to a city near you to use excess/surplus supermarket food. Enjoy!

20 Aug 16

A Day in the life of Chesterfield Foodbank

This is when we miss vital people in our team, the warehouse manager and one volunteer away on hols. First thing pick up at Tesco Extra drop bin, lots of generous people putting in food and toiletries plus a caterpillar cake. Pick up surplus fresh bread from Monkeypark in Chester Street, beautiful bread what a […]

11 Aug 16

DELIVERY VAN REQUIRED

Chesterfield Foodbank, after three years operation, require a small van. Payload approx 621-896kg Loadspace volume approx 3.3-4.1m3 We are looking for a sponsor or sponsors who can help us replace our private cars for one reliable and economical vehicle. This will transport the goods required, supplying not only our three foodbanks but also the other food […]

23 Dec 15

6 Unexpected Things Foodbanks Need

A visit to the food bank isn’t exactly a traditional Christmas activity, but one UK charity is asking for a little extra help this month, when demand is at its highest and families are choosing between eating and heating.

8 Dec 15

Why Would a Mum Doing a Business Degree Find Herself Begging on the Streets This Winter?

With Christmas approaching, Michele from Brent Foodbank shares how she’s helping to make the festive season special for those struggling. “For the past few days I haven’t been to the street begging for money to buy food for me and my baby…” This was what a mother at Brent Foodbank told us recently. She was […]

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