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6 Feb 21

It was a Godsend

Read this touching message Lenford left us when he received food from one of our foodbank centres. This place is beautiful, it is a godsend. I’m ex-military and I use to have it all. When I cam here, I had nothing and I did give up. When I met you all, you said to me, […]

1 Feb 21

The census is coming

The census is coming. By taking part, you can help inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as healthcare, education and transport. The census is a unique survey that happens every 10 years. It gives us a snapshot of all the people and households in England and Wales – the most detailed information […]

10 Nov 20

Reverse Advent Calendar 2020

Christmas is upon us! We might find ourselves deep into yet another lockdown. But Christmas is getting close and now more than ever people in our communities need your help. Why not exercise your Christmas spirit by giving out to others following along our Reverse Advent calendar this year? Our Reverse Advent provides the opportunity […]

19 Nov 19

Reverse Advent 2019

Foodbank Reverse Advent Artwork Banner - Bournemouth Foodbank

After the success of previous years, we’re thrilled to announce that Bournemouth Foodbank will once again be running a Reverse Advent campaign this Christmas. To refresh your memory, Reverse Advent provides the opportunity for you to make a difference during the advent season. Instead of receiving an advent treat (ok, maybe as well as!) you […]

11 Jul 19

2030 lunch boxes & 286 extra food parcels – combatting ‘Holiday Hunger’

Bournemouth Beach in the holidays - holiday hunger - Foodbank

Holiday season is nearly upon us!! It is such a great time, the weather is beautiful, the sea and beaches in Bournemouth are among the best in the world, we have the New Forest on our doorstep and are so privileged to live in this amazing part of the country. And yet we are having […]

3 Jul 19

Important Fundraising Update

Today we have a bit of housekeeping – but it’s important! The way we process donations has changed – which means if you were regularly donating money to the Foodbank, you’ll need to take action for your giving to continue. Read on for details! As you may know, BT have taken the decision to close down MyDonate […]

9 Apr 19

Easter at the Foodbank

Foodbank Easter Baskets - 2019 Easter Appeal - Bournemouth Foodbank

This Easter, Bournemouth Foodbank will be distributing Easter Baskets to families in need. Distributed through our network of hubs across Bournemouth, we will be giving out 100 baskets during the week beginning Monday 15th April. The baskets will be given out as an additional Easter gift alongside our regular food parcels. School holidays can be […]

14 Mar 19

Vacancy – Foodbank Treasurer

Bournemouth Foodbank Trustee Treasurer Vacancy

Bournemouth Foodbank relies on so many people – not least our brilliant team of Trustees. It’s always a sad occasion for us when anybody moves on! But we want to recognise the hard work that people have put in to support the Foodbank’s work. Thank you! So we want to say a big thank you […]

16 Jan 19

Not Just For Christmas

Delivering Christmas Hamper Bournemouth Foodbank

We’ve been busy over Christmas, so we thought we’d give you an update! Here are some photos from the Christmas period, to give you a taster. For a fuller review of 2018, read our ‘Year in the life’ blog post, here. We’re so grateful for all the generosity that […]

16 Jan 19

A Year in the Life – 2018 Foodbank Review

Bournemouth Foodbank staff, children and church leaders bishop

As we enter 2019, our Foodbank Manager Debbie Bramley shares her thoughts on the year just gone. A busy year! Wow, what a year 2018 turned out to be! We moved Warehouse which was a mammoth task. The new warehouse is dry, bright, light and huge: we feel very blessed. We’ve also had a change around in […]

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