Get emergency foodChristmas Appeal
Christmas Appeal 2026
As winter sets in, many families across North Bradford and Aireborough face more than cold weather. Rising living costs, increasing debt, and financial pressures mean many households are struggling to afford the essentials.
At Bradford North Foodbank, we're here to help. Alongside emergency food parcels, we provide support that helps people move beyond crisis, including debt advice, benefits guidance, and access to further support services.
Last December, we supported 764 people with emergency food and advice. This Christmas, people across our community will turn to us not just for food, but for hope.
Will You Help Us This Christmas?
Donate Food
Help fill local tables this Christmas by donating food and essential toiletries.
Every item you give helps provide emergency support to people in our community. From festive treats to everyday essentials, your donation can make a real difference to someone facing hardship this winter.
Please aim to drop off donations by Friday 11 December to allow time for items to be sorted and distributed before Christmas.
Find our Christmas Appeal poster and shopping list, collection points and donation information below.
Donate Money
Financial donations help us provide the right support at the right time.
Your gift helps cover the everyday costs of running the food bank, from maintaining our van and equipment to supporting the services people rely on. It also enables us to develop new projects that help people overcome hardship and build a more secure future.
This Christmas, we're inviting our community to support our Christmas Fundraiser and help bring hope to local people when they need it most.
Find other ways to donate online at bradfordnorth.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-money/ or contact us if you need any additional information or resources.
What We Most Need This Christmas
Our Christmas Appeal poster and shopping list shows the items that we most urgently need for you to circulate so everyone knows what to give.
We accept all non-perishable food items (tinned and dried goods), which do not spoil. All items should be unopened, in date and in good condition. We also accept toiletries and hygiene products, helping people in crisis to maintain dignity.
How to Deliver Your Christmas Donations
We’d be incredibly grateful if you were able to deliver your donations directly to our warehouse. We’re open to receive donations on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday between 9.00 am and 2.00 pm. If you’d prefer to drop off outside these hours, just get in touch - we’re happy to arrange a suitable time.
If you’d like us to collect your donation, please contact us as early as possible so we can schedule a pickup. Kindly note that this may require storing the food at your premises for a few days until collection is arranged.
Please aim to drop off donations by Friday 11 December to allow time for items to be sorted and distributed before Christmas.
Our warehouse address is: Unit 36 Upper, Albion Mills, Albion Road, Greengates BD10 9TQ.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Christmas Appeal, would like to organise a collection, support us, or need help with making a donation, we'd love to hear from you.
Phone: 01272 292 256
Email: info@bradfordnorth.foodbank.org.uk
or see our Contact us page.
Downloadable Resources
Thank You
Every donation and act of support helps us bring hope to people facing hardship across North Bradford and Aireborough.
Together, we can make sure nobody faces Christmas alone.
