2020 | Stratford-upon-Avon Foodbank

4 Aug 20

Foodie Awards to Benefit Foodbanks

As the government initiative “Eat Out to Help Out” rolls out to support the hospitality businesses across the country in the wake of the lockdown easing, we are extremely fortunate to be able to announce that Stratford Foodbank, as well as foodbanks across the Coventry and Warwickshire region, is to be the recipient of funds […]

24 Jul 20

Foodbank Newsletter – July

The Foodbank Newsletter – July is now available to read link

22 Jul 20

Job Vacancy – Project Assistant (Paid)

Job Opportunity Project Support Assistant Role Part time 22.5 per week – home based role Six month fixed – term contract, self – employed basis Overview Stratford upon Avon Foodbank is looking to recruit a flexible hard working Project Assistant. This temporary role will support the Foodbank Manager for 6 months whilst the charity undertakes […]

14 Jul 20

The Foodbank and the Pandemic

Listen to Marion explaining how the Foodbank maintained its operation since lock down as she talk to Emma on Stratford Calling Episode 5 link . The interview starts at 22m38s into the podcast. Stratford Calling is a new venture set up by Emma Gurdag. Click on link to hear interviews with local businesses and good causes, and find out what […]

24 Jun 20

Support to Families During the School Holidays

Stratford upon Avon Foodbank, and Stratford Churches Together, announce the provision of a weekly food parcel delivery for struggling families living in Stratford and the surrounding area throughout the school summer holidays. This offer is being made to all families with at least one child of primary school age and is an extension of the […]

11 Jun 20

Warwickshire Scrubbers Help to Protect Volunteers

Whilst there is no mandatory requirement for our volunteers to wear face masks at our current home at the Methodist church, we now have a supply available for those that would prefer to take extra precautions. Warwickshire Scrubbers are a group of people from all over the county, including the Royal Shakespeare Company’s costume department, […]

10 Jun 20

Lockdown Veg and Plant Sales Rocket!

Cleeve Prior has a green-fingered resident in the person of Peter Byrne, who saw the lockdown as an opportunity rather than a challenge. With a longstanding interest and background in the horticulture industry, he quickly realised that being confined to home would mean more people in the garden, with plenty of time, but without any […]

18 May 20

It’s All Over!

Massive thanks and admiration go to Ian and Mairi who have successfully completed their £1-a-day challenge and raised a magnificent sum for Stratford Foodbank. Marion Homer, the Manager, shared her delight saying, ”The Foodbank is incredibly grateful to Mairi and Ian for undertaking this challenge and raising in excess of £1,500 for our charity. Fundraising at […]

1 May 20

Extra-Ordinary Orbit

We would like to record our very grateful thanks to Orbit, who have been extremely generous in their support for the Foodbank. In these extraordinary times, when our services are even more crucial, operating is far from easy and, as many of you will know, has necessitated us moving to a temporary new home. This […]

25 Apr 20

Stratford Foodbank has appointed local resident and development advisor Paul Spooner to its Trustee board

Paul, who advises local and national bodies on affordable housing and development projects, and is a non-executive director of a Midlands housing association, is the chair of the Fred Winter Centre which is being created to tackle homelessness in Stratford. The Foodbank will move into the Fred Winter Centre on Guild Street when it opens. […]

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