News
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 […]
28 Mar 20
CORONAVIRUS AND FOODBANK ACCESS
We know it’s a challenging time for everyone at the moment as the coronavirus pandemic unfolds, but at the Foodbank we must prioritise our service for people who can’t afford food. If you cannot afford food, please contact us here If you can afford food but are unable to get it due to self-isolating or for […]
26 Mar 20
NORTH COTSWOLDS FOODBANK REMAINS OPEN
Our store and all of our centres are open as usual at the moment and we’re still supporting local people with emergency food and will do for as long as is possible. You can check our locations and opening times here As the coronavirus pandemic unfolds in the UK, our main priority is ensuring the […]
17 Feb 20
MP visits North Cotswold Foodbank
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP visited North Cotswold Foodbank’s Chipping Campden centre last Friday where he met the centre manager, Tooty Gibbs, and her team of volunteers. Project Manager, Kevin Carden, and Trustee, Rhian Morgan, were also on hand to meet the MP for North Cotswolds and talk to him about the work of the […]