News | Middlewich & District Foodbank

13 Dec 21

Tom’s goal in life is to give back, this is his story

This is Tom. He is driven by a core principle of giving back. And he does this in every aspect of his life. At Middlewich and District Food Bank we have hugely benefited from Tom’s incredible generosity, as each year for the past three years, Tom has bought, wrapped and donated Christmas gifts for ten’s […]

31 Oct 21

Reverse Advent Calendar

How to create your Reverse Advent Box During the month of November, collect one item each day and add it to your box. Once you complete your list, drop it off at Middlewich Foodbank and we will deliver within our community. We know this is a lot to ask, so please only do as much […]

21 Oct 21

Gina needed the foodbank and now we need her!

Meet Gina. Gina is just like you and I. She lives in our community, she has four children, lots of friends and a busy life. Gina has volunteered at Middlewich Food Bank for the last four years. Why? Because she once had cause to use it herself and so she wanted to “give something […]

27 Sep 21

Diary of a food bank volunteer

I started volunteering at Middlewich & District Foodbank in January 2021. I had never worked or used a food bank in the past and so was a little unsure what to expect. The time I have spent so far being part of the food bank has taught me a great deal and I wanted to […]

9 Jun 21

Paul Chatterton recognised for outstanding dedication, as featured in the Guardian.

Our volunteer Warhouse Manager, Paul Chatterton is being recognised for his incredible support by anti-food poverty charity the Trussell Trust. Retired Paul, started volunteering at Middlewich and District Foodbank last February, just before the first lockdown. The 59-year-old has been tirelessly helping to deliver emergency food and support to families in crisis across the local […]

3 Apr 20

Operation Update

Due to the pandemic we will now be moving to a delivery only service. If you require our assistance please ring on 07712279949 or email [email protected] and we can arrange a delivery time. Many Thanks

23 Dec 15

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 […]

1 Dec 15

Emergency Budget gets the food poverty test

David McAuley, Chief Executive of The Trussell Trust said: “We have two simple tests for the budget being delivered today.  Firstly, what does it do to reduce the number of people in poverty and hunger?  Secondly, what does it do to ensure the Government is supporting the work of charities and social enterprise in taking […]

21 Oct 15

Listening to the lives behind the foodbank statistics

MPs and peers discussed tackling UK poverty. The Trussell Trust, along with dozens of representatives from its UK network of foodbanks, were in parliament yesterday speaking with MPs and Peers about the work they do to combat hunger and poverty. Hosting the event, Chris White MP commended the varied work of the Trussell Trust’s foodbanks, […]

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