News
23 Apr 20
Lockdown Challenge to benefit Foodbank
Lockdown itself is challenging for many of us, but two of our long serving volunteers, Mairi and Ian, intend to push themselves even further. Mairi and Ian have been volunteers with the Foodbank for several years; Mairi since the early days when the distribution of food parcels occurred at Holy Trinity church and URC in […]
10 Apr 20
Change of Plans!
Saturday 28th March was a big day for the Foodbank, who began packing up in preparation to move the whole operation from its site based at Tesco, to its new home at Stratford Methdist church. But more importantly, it should have been a Very Big Day for two of the amazing volunteers, Lynn and Paul, […]
26 Mar 20
Give Help or Get Help
We have had many enquiries through our website about how to either support the Foodbank or use our services. To point you in the right directions you have two options – click on the option below to be taken to the relevant resource: GIVE HELP GET HELP
26 Mar 20
HOW CAN I HELP?
During this time of unprecedented turmoil, it’s heartening to receive so much support from our local community. We know the people of Stratford want to help us as we’re getting many enquiries asking how – so we thought it would be a good idea to outline what you could do, right now, to support us . […]
11 Mar 20
Coronavirus Update
Thank you all for your concern during this uncertain time. Our foodbank is confident that we can continue to maintain our service during such challenging times. Our foodbank manager Marion reports: “Currently our stocks are in good shape but we are keeping a close eye on our levels of UHT juice and UHT milk which […]
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 […]