Yearly Archives: 2020

31 Dec 20

Foodbank feeds record number of people during December

More than 1,200 people were fed by Worcester Foodbank in the run up to Christmas as the charity dealt with a record number of referrals during December. Volunteers also provided over 400 toyshop gift cards and 67 toys to struggling families that were unable to afford presents for their children during the busiest month since […]

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21 Dec 20

Young footballers complete cycle challenge to help tackle hunger

A team of young footballers have been peddling for pounds to help Worcester Foodbank show hunger the red card this winter. Eleven youngsters from Nunnery Wood Colts Under 10s side raised £275 for the charity after racing past their goal of cycling and scootering 1,000 miles throughout November. The club pledged to donate 25p for […]

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14 Dec 20

Business community invited to fund-raising carol service

A festive feast of carols, light-hearted sketches and auction prizes will help businesses from across the county celebrate Christmas while raising vital support for Worcester Foodbank. This year’s Business Community Carol Service will take place online on Tuesday (15th December) at 6pm with guests set to be treated to a candle-lit evening of entertainment hosted […]

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17 Nov 20

December Opening Hours

Foodbank will be opening an extra day a week throughout December in a bid to make sure no-one goes hungry over the festive season. Our warehouse will be open every Tuesday from next month as we accelerate our preparations for what promises to be our busiest ever Christmas. Whether you’re a hungry family that has […]

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26 Oct 20

Businesses rally to support hungry children during half term

While many families are enjoying the half-term holiday, it can be a much more challenging time for cash-strapped households who rely on free school meals to keep their children fed. Worcester Foodbank will be working hard to support these families but a wave of businesses and other groups have also stepped up to the plate […]

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6 Jul 20

Signed Formula One shirt puts foodbank on track for funding boost

Motorsport fans can join the race to win a shirt signed by one of Formula One’s top stars – while helping to raise vital funds for Worcester Foodbank. The charity is in pole position to benefit from the prize draw organised by Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, which will see the winner take home a shirt […]

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2 Jun 20

Foodbank feeds off community spirit as supplies come flooding in

Worcester Foodbank has hailed the extraordinary generosity of the local community which has left its warehouse bursting at the seams. The charity has been swamped with more than 30 tonnes of donations since the start of April after people rallied behind its efforts to support the growing number of households impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. […]

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18 May 20

Online giving just got easier with Banquet

Worcester Foodbank has teamed up with online app Banquet to make it even easier for you to support the fight against hunger while staying safe at home. The launch of the partnership means you can now donate a one-off or regular bundle to us packed with the essentials we urgently need in our warehouse. The […]

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20 Mar 20

UPDATED: 3 ways you can support food bank during coronavirus

The outbreak of coronavirus is having a huge impact on our community and all our day to day lives – and Worcester Foodbank is no exception. The spread of this virus has brought immense challenges including the need for us to quickly adapt the way we support our clients, while doing everything in our power to […]

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10 Mar 20

Building company steps in to ease pressure on food bank warehouse

Support for Worcester Foodbank is stacking up with the help of a generous donation from a local building company. A surge in donations from the community has helped the charity cope with a record rise in referrals in recent months, but left volunteers running short of space to store supplies. That was until Herefordshire and […]

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