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Record number of people turning to foodbanks

Foodbanks in the Trussell Trust UK-wide network distributed 1.5 million food parcels to people facing hardship between 1 April and 30 September 2023 – an increase of 16% compared to the same period in 2022. Low incomes – especially from social security, debt, health conditions and issues with social security payments such as delays or […]

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November newsletter

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North Cotswold Foodbank seeks volunteer to support focus on Referral Agency Partnerships

Our vision is for a UK without the need for foodbanks. We know that strong relationships with our referral agencies will help us improve the support we’re able to give to those using the Foodbank. We are looking for a new specific volunteer role to help with our focus on Referral Agency Partnerships.   School […]

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Brio Beechwood Park’s Reverse Advent Calendar Supports Foodbank

A big “thank you” to Brio Retirement Living’s Beechwood Park in Stow who are supporting North Cotswold Foodbank. Brio Retirement Living understands how challenging Christmas can be for some individuals and households and is encouraging residents at the Beechwood Park development to give something back this Christmas by taking part in a “reverse advent calendar”. […]

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June Newsletter

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Foodbank Warehouse Coordinator Vacancy

North Cotswold Foodbank is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator for its warehouse in Guiting Power. Job description and person specification below. If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your CV and a covering letter stating why you are the right person for the job to Kevin Carden, Project Manager, at [email protected] Closing date for […]

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Record number of emergency food parcels provided to people facing hardship in past 12 months

In the past 12 months, foodbanks in the Trussell Trust network saw the highest ever levels of demand, even more than during the peak of the pandemic, as more people found their incomes did not cover the cost of essentials like heating and food. Between April 2022 and March 2023, almost 3 million emergency food […]

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Thank you St Vincent de Paul

A big “thank-you” to the staff and trustees of the St Vincent de Paul charity for the incredibly generous 20 fresh food Easter hampers that they provided to some of our clients. The charity is part of an international Christian voluntary network dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in […]

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Come and support us on Friday 7th April at Tesco Bishops Cleeve

North Cotswold Foodbank is asking shoppers in Bishops Cleeve to support people in crisis this spring by donating at the Tesco Food Collection Event On Friday 7th April, Good Friday, we will be holding a food collection event at Tesco in Bishops Cleeve. Customers will be asked to donate essential items of long-life food such […]

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February newsletter

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