News
7 Aug 20
People supported throughout April to July 2020 during Covid/19 outbreak
From April to July throughout the Covid/19 outbreak we have successfully continued to provide support to those most vulnerable and in need in out community, in food poverty, crisis, in self isolation or lock-down due to the pandemic and in need of an emergency food. We have successfully managed to issue a total of 771 […]
7 Aug 20
Coronavirus Safeguarding Procedures at our Foodbank Centres
From 21st March 2022, the following measures will apply: Clients attending any of our Foodbank Distribution Centres must be referred or have a voucher issued by a Referral Agency. Any specialist dietary requirements (e.g. gluten-free, vegetarian) should be made & highlighted in the referral request. Emergency food parcels may be issued at any of our […]
28 Apr 20
Active Fundraisers on Virgin Money Giving
There are two fundraisers currently active. Shipley College is seeking to raise £2,000 and one of our British Gas volunteers is seeking to raise £500. Shipley College is close to our Shipley Food Distribution Centre and has collected food for us at Harvest and Christmas over several years. During this covid-19 lockdown, while students and […]
18 Dec 19
Our Biggest Christmas Hamper Project Ever! Updated
We have just finished producing 186 Christmas Hampers containing Christmas food items – 41 more than last year. 118 hampers were for families with children. In partnership with the Bradford Cinderella Club and other local groups, we include a shoebox of gifts (Hat, gloves, socks, toiletries, sweets and games / activities) for each child. 99 of […]
9 Dec 19
Christmas and New Year Opening Hours
Follow this link to discover when we are open / closed over the festive period
14 Nov 19
Brilliant Response to Harvest Appeal
Our best Harvest ever! Over 8 tonnes of food has been donated by local people – 2 tonnes mor than in 2018. THANKYOU to the 35 schools, 18 churches and 5 local businesses that supported our appeal – you have made a huge difference. With your help we can continue offering food parcels to local […]
19 Sep 19
Carers Tell of Financial Pressures
39% of unpaid carers say they are struggling to make ends meet. 68% are using their own income or savings to cover the cost of care, equipment or products for the person they care for. 21% are in debt as a result of caring. Some have had to leave work and others reduce their hours […]
29 Jul 19
Foodbank Encounter – A Volunteer’s Story
When you get chatting to people about working at the foodbank you realise there are a lot of misconceptions out there. I’ve had several conversations which indicate that the public view of clients who come to our foodbanks is far from accurate. Many think clients are eagerly searching for handouts, something for nothing, and that […]
25 Feb 19
Sainsbury’s Local in Menston now has a Permanent Collection Point
We are now the official Food Donation Partner for Sainsbury’s Local in Menston. This means they have placed a Permanent Collection Point at the front of their store and displayed information about our foodbank on their community noticeboard. We look forward to a rewarding partnership: the people living in Menston will find it much easier […]
1 Nov 18
Unilever, Tesco & The Trussell Trust – Help Fight UK Hunger
Look out for specially designed packs of iconic Unilever brands which will soon be going on sale exclusively in 500 Tesco stores, in phases between now and Christmas – in addition to Hellmann’s, Knorr and Colman’s products which were featured last year, excitingly Unilever have added Marmite and PG Tips to the promotion! In support […]