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21 Oct 20

Newsletter No. 31

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30 Sep 20

Citizens Advice job vacancy for Foodbank Adviser for North Cotswold Foodbank

Referrals to the Foodbank in the North Cotswold area have increased over the last few years. However, it is extremely difficult to signpost to further local support as, due to limited public transport, Bourton on the Water and Chipping Camden-based residents find accessing additional support very difficult. Citizens Advice is recruiting a Foodbank Adviser for […]

14 Sep 20

New report reveals how coronavirus has affected food bank use

Today the Trussell Trust has released a report revealing how coronavirus has affected food bank use, with a huge rise in people needing to use a food bank in its network for the first time. The Trussell Trust’s records also show that families with children are being hit the hardest during the crisis. The research forecasts a 61% increase in food parcels needed across its UK network in October to December – six parcels […]

14 Sep 20

North Cotswold Foodbank on Radio Gloucestershire

North Cotswold Foodbank was on Radio Gloucestershire’s Mid Morning Show last Saturday, featuring a week in the life of the Foodbank. The diary describes the daily work of the Foodbank and some of the challenges it has faced over the past few months, with the average number of clients receiving emergency food parcels each week […]

27 Jun 20

Newsletter No. 30

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4 Jun 20

North Cotswold Foodbank reports busiest month ever

As the impact of coronavirus continues to unfold, North Cotswold Foodbank saw its busiest month ever in April, with the number of 3-day emergency food parcels handed out during the month a massive 145% higher than in April 2019. The figures include a 150% increase in parcels going to children compared to the same period last year. Across the whole of the […]

3 Jun 20

Thank You to all our amazing volunteers

The last few weeks have been exceptionally busy for North Cotswold Foodbank as the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold. And it’s our volunteers that make this service possible. This week is Volunteers Week: a week in which the UK celebrates volunteers and says thank you to them for the contribution that they make. This Volunteers Week, we wanted to take the opportunity to […]

4 May 20

FOODBANKS REPORT RECORD SPIKE IN NEED

Last Friday, the Trussell Trust reported a soaring 81% increase for emergency food parcels from foodbanks in its network during the last two weeks of March 2020, compared to the same period in 2019, as the first two weeks of the coronavirus lockdown saw an unprecedented rise in foodbank use. The data shows people struggling […]

24 Apr 20

A massive Thank You

We’ve been absolutely amazed at the amount of generosity shown by the local community during these challenging times, as donations of food and money have continued to arrive. We particularly welcome financial donations at the moment, as it enables us to purchase essential items that we are short of. Amongst the many heart-warming stories from […]

9 Apr 20

CHANCELLOR PRAISES CHARITIES IN DOWNING STREET BRIEFING

In his Downing Street briefing on 8 April, as he unveiled funding for charities so they can continue delivering vital help to vulnerable people in the battle over coronavirus, Chancellor Richi Sunak commented on the role of charities in today’s society. The chancellor said: “We all know who they are. Those small charities in our […]

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