News

6 Sep 24

Volunteer blog: The joys of being a foodbank delivery driver

Our small army of volunteers are the driving force behind our efforts to end hunger across Worcester. In this blog post, broadcaster and author Chris Green shares his experiences of being a volunteer delivery driver and how it has provided a good workout for his mind and body.  Never assume. It’s not a bad metaphor […]

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11 Aug 24

Foodbank appeals for delivery drivers

Volunteer drivers are being sought to help us deliver emergency food to those facing hunger across the city. We are looking for pairs of drivers that can commit to a shift a week to pick up food parcels from our Lowesmoor warehouse and deliver them to the homes of clients (generally covering WR1-WR6 postcodes). Safeguarding […]

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11 Jun 24

Worcester Foodbank throws down the gauntlet to parliamentary hopefuls to help end hunger

Worcester Foodbank has challenged the city’s parliamentary hopefuls to commit to playing a leading role in tackling hunger if they are elected. Manager Grahame Lucas has written to Worcester’s main parliamentary candidates inviting them to visit foodbank ahead of polling day and see first-hand the impact food poverty is having on thousands of households across […]

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24 Mar 24

Easter 2024 opening hours

Our doors will be open on Good Friday before the team take an extended break over the Easter weekend. Good Friday – open as usual from 11am to 2pm Easter Monday (1 April) – CLOSED Tuesday 2 April – open as usual from 11am to 2pm  

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9 Jan 24

Foodbank feeds record number of people during festive season

Worcester Foodbank fed a record number of people in the run up to Christmas with more than 2,600 adults and children relying on its support. The charity ended a challenging year by feeding 2,605 people during December – marking the busiest month for foodbank since it opened its doors in 2012. Foodbank has had to […]

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7 Jan 24

A message for 2024 from our manager

This is a story of joy and hope from Worcester Foodbank.  Firstly, we are joyful and thankful that Worcester people and organisations have continued their amazing support of Worcester Foodbank with donations of food and money. The last 12 months have been our busiest yet and in the build-up to Christmas our foodbank team were absolutely […]

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18 Dec 23

Christmas opening hours

Worcester Foodbank’s volunteers will be working their little Christmas socks off over the festive period to help people at risk of going hungry. Our Christmas and New Year opening hours Mon 18th December – 11am to 2pm Tues 19th December – 11am to 2pm Weds 20th December – 11am to 2pm Thurs 21st December – […]

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14 Dec 23

Tesco shoppers’ festive goodwill boosts foodbank supplies

A group of foodbank volunteers are standing in Tesco Warndon's reception area waiting to greet shoppers.

Christmas came early for Worcester Foodbank as generous shoppers at two city supermarkets donated almost three-and-a-half tonnes of supplies. Customers at Tesco in St Peter’s and Warndon showed plenty of festive goodwill as they gifted food and other essentials during a three-day collection by the foodbank at the two stores. It formed part of an […]

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12 Nov 23

Foodbank unwraps Christmas food shopping list

Never mind a white Christmas. Here at Worcester Foodbank all we’re dreaming of is a Christmas where no-one in our city goes hungry. That’s why we’ve unwrapped our festive food shopping list as we brace ourselves for a challenging countdown to Christmas, with an expected record numbers of referrals to us. We want everyone in […]

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15 Oct 23

Foodbank makes urgent plea for winter volunteers

Worcester Foodbank is in urgent need of volunteers between now and January to help bolster our team during the busy autumn and winter period. We need volunteers aged 18 or over and available to do regular shifts between 9.30am and 2.30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays, although we can offer flexibility within these hours […]

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