News
6 Jul 21
Updated shopping list
Noodle pots, tinned rice pudding and shower gel are just a few of the items to feature on our updated shopping list this month. You can read and download a copy of the latest list. Don’t forget there are other ways to support our efforts tackling hunger too including: Donating money – freeing up funds […]
15 Jun 21
Foodbank launches bid to send plastic waste packing
Worcester Foodbank is hoping to pack a punch in the war on plastic waste by moving towards the use of eco-friendly paper bags for its food parcels. The charity has launched a fund-raising campaign to support its efforts to phase out the use of plastic bags and replace them with a recyclable alternative to pack […]
23 May 21
Foodbank launches fund-raiser for eco bags
Worcester Foodbank is hoping to pack a punch in the war on plastic waste by moving towards the use of eco-friendly paper bags at our warehouse. The move to phase out the use of plastic bags is part of our commitment to help Worcester become carbon neutral and care for the environment as well as […]
2 May 21
Foodbank closed on Bank Holiday Monday
Our doors will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday (3 May) as our volunteers take a well-earned break. Normal opening hours at our Lowesmoor warehouse will resume from Wednesday (11am to 2pm). You can continue to donate items to foodbank over the holiday weekend at all our usual collection points.
1 Apr 21
Easter opening hours
Our doors will remain open on Good Friday as we bid to ensure no-one goes hungry over the Easter holiday. We will be open during the usual hours of 11am to 2pm before our volunteers enjoy a well-deserved long weekend with our warehouse doors remaining shut on Easter Monday. Normal opening hours will resume on […]
2 Mar 21
Worcester Foodbank makes last-ditch plea for Chancellor to retain benefit lifeline
Removing the Universal Credit uplift would have devastating consequences for hundreds of struggling families in Worcester, according to the city’s foodbank. Worcester Foodbank has sounded the warning ahead of Wednesday’s Budget when the Government is expected to reveal whether it plans to retain the £20 weekly uplift in Universal Credit. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has remained […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]