News
17 Jun 21
food Donations at Tesco and Asda stores
To help ensure that PCP top up on eligible donations, it will become a requirement to explicitly state on the foodbank websites how PCP should be used. by 30 June all foodbank must state on their ‘donation food’ page. Tesco and Asda PCOs are intended for food that has been purchased in-store only Any food […]
18 Mar 21
maghull foodbank
AS of Tuesday the 23rd of march maghull foodbank at Maghull Methodist will be closed and food donations you have can be delivered to waterloo town hall 26 great Georges road l22 1rd or St Leonards on peel road bootle As we continue to look at how we best meet the needs of people in […]
14 Dec 20
Christmas Opening Hours – foodbank centres and last donations
With the Christmas period upon us, we wanted to make sure our Christmas Opening Hours were available to see for anyone who needs them. For foodbank centres, please see the image below – not all centres will be open over Christmas, and the hours will be reduced, so please check before travelling. In case […]
6 Nov 20
Different ways to help
Different ways to help Many people ask about the best ways to support the foodbanks, so we have prepared a quick guide for anyone interested. Food donations This is the most common and well known way to help. We are grateful for any donations you can give. And if you want, you can also […]
29 Oct 20
The Reverse Advent Calendar – what is it and how to do it right
The Reverse Advent Calendar is a fun and easy way to help your local foodbank and get the younger generation involved. You only need a box and a pen – each day you add something to the box, either from a list or a calendar grid, and mark it off. At the end of the […]
7 Sep 20
Current Shortages – October 2020
We are currently short of the following: Tinned Potatoes Tinned Tomatoes Tinned Rice Pudding Instant Mash Potatoes Tinned Fruit Long life juice/ squash Instant Coffee Jam Toilet Paper
7 Sep 20
Food items we always need
Here at South Sefton Foodbank we are consistently short of the following food Items Tinned Rice Pudding Tinned Tomatoes Tinned Fruit Tinned Potatoes Instant Mash Potatoes UHT Juice Instant coffee Jams Updated Sep 2020 and will be updated once the shortage food items change.
7 Sep 20
Urgent Request for Toiletries
Whilst the priority is to provide emergency food to assist people in crisis, we also provide toiletries. The shortage toiletries are as follows; Shampoo, Shower-gel, Tooth-Paste, Toothbrushes, Razors, Shaving products,Soap, Hand Wash, Soap Powder.
1 Sep 20
6 Unexpected Things Foodbanks Need
A visit to the food bank isn’t exactly a traditional Christmas activity, but one UK charity is asking for a little extra help this month, when demand is at its highest and families are choosing between eating and heating.
8 Dec 15
Why Would a Mum Doing a Business Degree Find Herself Begging on the Streets This Winter?
With Christmas approaching, Michele from Brent Foodbank shares how she’s helping to make the festive season special for those struggling. “For the past few days I haven’t been to the street begging for money to buy food for me and my baby…” This was what a mother at Brent Foodbank told us recently. She was […]