stratforduponavon | Stratford-upon-Avon Foodbank

30 Jan 20

Many Thanks to Stratford and District Caledonian Society

40 revellers enjoyed toasting the haggis, feasting and dancing at the Annual Haggis Supper of the Caledonian Society, to celebrate St. Andrew’s night. This was the venue for a raffle to which everyone gave generously, and which raised a great £110 which has been presented to the Foodbank in support of our work, and for […]

24 Jan 20

Free Meals at the Make Lunch Club this half term!

The Foodbank are delighted to support the URC church who, during the February half term, will once again offer FREE meals to families with school age children. The Make Lunch Club provides a free hot meal and fun-filled activities for families on two days in the Spring half-term week. They especially welcome families finding it […]

22 Jan 20

Raffle Draw results at Double Tree Hilton

Raffle Draw took place on 15th January 2020 at Double Tree Hilton in Stratford upon Avon Present from the Foodbank were Nick Barter, Alison Payne, Mandy Scruby, Marina Dunn, Caroline Johnson, Amanda Wilson-Patterson. Over £800 has been raised and the Foodbank are very grateful to those who donated and bought tickets. Nick Barter drew the tickets. The winners are as […]

16 Jan 20

Volunteers Needed in Meon Vale and Lower Quinton Area

Stratford Foodbank is looking for a group of about 8-12 volunteers to be on a rota (one week in 4) to help deliver food parcels to clients living in Quinton and Meon Vale who can’t attend a distribution session in Stratford. Volunteers would need access to a car, email and mobile phone, reasonable petrol expenses […]

10 Jan 20

Great Gift from Sea Cadets

The Foodbank received the very welcome gift of a Reverse Advent Calendar from Stratford Sea Cadets, collected by cadets at their parade nights, at their Annual Mess Dinner. We are very grateful to them for their contribution to supporting local families facing difficult times as we go into the new year. If a group you […]

17 Dec 19

Generous staff at Listers once again help stock Stratford Foodbank shelves

Link to Story in Stratford Observer https://stratfordobserver.co.uk/news/generous-staff-at-listers-once-again-help-stock-stratford-foodbank-shelves/ GENEROUS staff at Listers have again been helping stock the shelves at Stratford Foodbank…….. For the fifth festive year running Listers Group set up food collection points at four of its car dealerships in Western Road and at its head office…….

17 Dec 19

Preparing for December

Stratford Foodbank has seen an increase in demand of 19% during 2019. For the first 11 months of this year we provided, on average, 253 parcels a month. Marion Homer Foodbank Manager said, “Historically we see a regrettable rise around Christmas. In December 2018 we distributed a total of 294 parcels, 117 of which went […]

26 Nov 19

Foodbank Food drive produces amazing results

We had an extremely successful food drive last week, taking an amazing 2.1 tonnes of food in just three days. The collection took place at Tesco on the Birmingham Road from Thursday 21st November to Saturday 23rd November with the food donated valued at over £3,700. The collection was a huge team effort and included […]

22 Nov 19

Little Girl with a Large Heart

Abbi is just 7 years old, yet she has a compassion for those down on their luck beyond her years. Always encouraged by her family to think of others and how she might be able to help when things are tough for people, she has previously saved up some of her pocket money to buy […]

18 Nov 19

Listers Love Helping!

As we approach the season of generosity and goodwill, it is only right that we acknowledge the debt of gratitude that we owe to Listers in Stratford. For the fifth year running, they have set up collection points in four of their dealerships in Western Road, and at their Head Office, in order for staff […]

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