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3 Sep 19

Tribute to Nigel Boorman

It is with great sadness and sorrow that we have to inform Foodbank volunteers and supporters of the passing of Nigel Boorman. Nigel, 62, leaves his partner, Tracy, his mother and sister. A warm- hearted, kind man who felt extremely fortunate and always wanted to give something back, Nigel was a keen supporter of Stratford […]

30 Aug 19

A Huge Thank You to the Municipal Charities of Stratford upon Avon

We all know how fast time disappears, and it hardly seems 9 months ago that we received a very generous donation of £3,000 from the Municipal Charities of Stratford upon Avon. We are so grateful to have received this grant which has enabled us to help more members of the community in which we live. […]

1 Aug 19

Triathlon Competitor Wins for Stratford Foodbank

Ian Ford, husband of foodbank volunteer and trustee, Kim, kindly offered to raise much-needed funds for Stratford Foodbank in a very energetic way on Sunday 21st July. He took part in the Droitwich Triathlon, which covered a 400m pool swim, a 20km cycle ride and a 5km run, and completed the event in 1 hour […]

23 Jul 19

A Yummy Way to Help Us!

School Council representatives Ed and Esme from Snitterfield School were given an extra warm welcome when they visited us recently, for a tour of the Foodbank with Jayne Caithness. After Ed and Esme’s visit they, and Annette O’Hara one of our volunteers, spoke to the whole school in an Assembly about the work of the […]

15 Jul 19

Stratford Life TV – Episode 7

Watch and Listen to Marion explain the work done at the Foodbank and how demand has grown since it started. The interview starts 3m 14s into video at https://www.facebook.com/stratfordlifeTV/videos/478647652887672/

15 Jul 19

Caterpillar Café – supporting families in Stratford with preschool children

Stratford Foodbank is also proud to support community initiative the ‘Caterpillar Café’ which is open every Friday from 10am – 2pm at the Tyler House Hub, Tyler Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6TY. As well as providing a valuable space for parents and carers to relax whilst pre-school children are entertained with toys, crafts and snacks, the […]

15 Jul 19

Stratford’s Uniform Bank – helping families prepare for the new school year

Stratford Uniform Bank Another essential support service available for hard pressed Stratford families is the Uniform Bank. Set up entirely as a volunteer run organisation the Uniform Bank is a non means tested organisation providing new and preloved uniform for families living in and around Stratford upon Avon. The Uniform Bank works to ensure all […]

13 Jul 19

BBC C&W Saturday 13th July around 8.10am

BBC C&W Saturday 13th July around 8.10am Listen to Marion and Julie Hemming from Baby Bank being interviewed by Lorna Bailey. About Stratford’s Baby Bank Stratford’s Baby Bank supports families in Stratford upon Avon and surrounding areas providing essential & non-essential items for baby, child and Mum to be, which are 80% donated. These items […]

13 Jul 19

Holiday ‘Meal Club’ launches in Stratford

‘Make Lunch’ Club The Make Lunch club will run every Monday and Thursday during the school holidays, from 11.30am – 1.15pm. Volunteers at the United Reformed Church on Rother Street CV37 6LU will provide a free hot meal and fun-filled activities for families finding it difficult to manage when their children are home from school […]

9 Jul 19

Demand for children’s food parcels at shocking levels

Demand for children’s food parcels at shocking levels Families seeking the support Stratford upon Avon’s Foodbank have reached shocking levels. The average number emergency food parcels distributed to children by the charity each month has risen to 117, compared to 64 for the same period last year. The Foodbank is so concerned about the many […]

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