News | North Cotswold Foodbank

27 Jul 22

North Cotswold Foodbank features on ITV News

On Tuesday 26th July, ITV News West Country ran a story on the cost of living crisis and the increasing demand on foodbanks in the Cotswolds. Both Cirencester and Winchcombe foodbanks featured in the report. There was an interview with Councillor Joe Harris, leader of Cotswold District Council, who said that the Council had voted […]

21 Jul 22

Every little has helped a lot

A massive “thank you” to all the Tesco customers at Stow and Bishops Cleeve who donated to us at the recent Tesco summer collection. A record 2.3 tonnes of food was donated, which is truly remarkable, given the current cost of living increases that everyone faces. And a huge “thank you” to all the volunteers […]

30 May 22

May newsletter

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3 May 22

Dramatic increase reported in need for emergency food

Last week, we heard the grim news that foodbanks in our network gave out more than 2.1 million food parcels to people across the UK in the past year, an increase of 14% compared to before the pandemic (2019/2020), according to figures released by the Trussell Trust. Alarmingly, more than 830,000 parcels were provided for […]

31 Jan 22

January Newsletter

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1 Dec 21

Almost half of people at food banks have money taken by government from benefit payments during economic crisis

The Trussell Trust says 47% of households surveyed at food banks during the summer owed money to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) due to loans and overpayments of benefits – this is compared to 37% at the start of the year before the pandemic hit Almost three out of four households on Universal Credit at food banks over the summer were repaying an advance payment to the government, a loan […]

25 Nov 21

More than 5,100 food parcels given to people facing crisis across the UK every day in past six months, says the Trussell Trust

New figures released yesterday reveal more than 5,100 emergency food parcels were provided for people every day from April until September this year, on average, by foodbanks in the Trussell Trust network. That’s at least three parcels given every minute and is an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2019, as need for […]

24 Sep 21

Newsletter No. 33

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21 Sep 21

Hayman-Joyce staff raise over £1000 with fundraising walk for North Cotswold Foodbank

On Wednesday 15th September, the Hayman-Joyce estate agency team held a fundraising walk of 30 miles to mark their 30 years in business, raising over £1000 for North Cotswold Foodbank. The walk went from Shipston to Chedworth Roman Villa via Adlestrop and Bourton. The route was a mixture of footpaths and lanes, taking in attractions […]

1 Jun 21

Thank you to all our amazing volunteers

This week we’re celebrating Volunteers’ Week. It’s a wonderful opportunity to say thank you to all the dedicated and amazing volunteers who keep North Cotswold Foodbank running. Thanks to them, people in our communities are able to access the support they need, which is more important than ever during these unprecedented times. This past year has been […]

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