News
11 Jan 18
Big Thanks To Louise & Students
A shout out to singing tutor Louise Hatton who together with some of her students ran a fundraiser for the Foodbank just before Christmas. Although we are primarily about helping people in crisis with direct food parcels there are some financial costs, such as keeping the lights and heat on in the warehouse and other miscellaneous […]
21 Dec 17
Tales From The Front Line
So in January 2017 I decided I was going to do more charity work. Give a bit back. The children are in their teens and need me less, work is going well, so why not give a few hours of my time to a local cause? After considering various options I decided to volunteer […]
20 Dec 17
Thank you Alveston Cygnets
On Monday 18th December Annette O’Hara collected donations equivalent to 2 crates of food from Alveston Cygnets based in Tiddington, Stratford upon Avon. Thank you.
14 Dec 17
Feast or Famine for you this Christmas ?- Stratford Herald 14/12/17
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4 Dec 17
Record Food Drive Results This Weekend
Stratford Foodbank has had its most successful food drive ever, taking an amazing 2.6 tonnes of food in three days. The collection took place at Tesco from Thursday 30 Nov to Saturday Dec 2, and food donated is valued at over £4,500. The collection was a huge team effort and included a rota of 60 […]
28 Nov 17
Willows school – Reverse Advent calendar
On Tuesday 28th November Annette O’Hara,the foodbank school’s collection coordinator, visited The Willows schools to speak about the foodbank at an assembly to launch the school’s Reverse Advent Calendar. Teacher Mr Sandle-keynes explained to the children how the calendar would work with children bringing in donations each day over the next four weeks Mr Sandle-Keynes […]
28 Nov 17
Rainbows and Guides visit Stratford upon Avon Foodbank
On Monday 27th November Stratford upon Avon Foodbank welcomed the 1st Stratford Rainbows and 1st Stratford Guides. Karena and Annette told them about the Foodbank and how it works. They then helped to process their donations by writing on the use by dates and we had a wander round the warehouse so they could see where their […]
23 Nov 17
Marina Dunn on BBC C&W radio
Listen to Marina Dunn (Stratford upon Avon Foodbank Trustee) on BBC C&W Radio talking about how the Foodbank is one of the largest in the West Midlands, the increased demand over the last 12 months, and universal credits. Well done Marina and thank you.
21 Nov 17
Foodbank needs help preparing for a difficult winter
Stratford’s Foodbank is asking residents to help them support local families in crisis by taking part in the UK’s biggest food collection. They will be hosting a food collection, from 30 November to 2 December at Tesco store on the Birmingham Road in Stratford. The Tesco Food Collection will be manned by Foodbank volunteers who […]