News
27 Oct 23
Harvest Donations
Harvest Donations Harvest festivals in the UK usually take place during the Autumn, to mark the end of the main harvest season. It is traditionally a time to give thanks for the crops that have been grown and to celebrate the end of the hard work involved in gathering them. Most churches and schools throughout […]
13 Jun 23
2023 Food Poverty Report
The Cost-of-Living crisis has, over the past year, pushed new people into food poverty. It has also seen people who had overcome crises and not needed to use foodbanks for the past year, to return to needing their support. As Cirencester Foodbank works, with it’s partners, towards ending the need for foodbanks, it’s South Cotswold […]
26 Apr 23
End of Year Statistics 2022/2023
Startling new figures show that the Trussell Trust network provided almost 3 million (2,986,203) emergency food parcels to people experiencing hardship over the past 12 months – with over 1 million parcels going to children across the UK. On Wednesday 26 April 2023, we released our stats on the number of emergency food parcels that […]
19 Feb 23
More ways to get help during the cost of living crisis
The cost-of-living crisis is seeing more people struggling to pay energy bills, housing costs and afford food. As a result many of the Foodbanks partners who provide support to address the challenges being faced, who would provide a foodbank voucher if needed, are seeing high demand and long wait times on their phones. We are […]
15 Nov 22
Cirencester Foodbank pleased to be working with the Salvation Army again this Christmas
Could you help make Christmas special for those who may have little or nothing under the tree on Christmas morning? Cirencester Salvation Army is collecting donations of new toys or gifts for children to be distributed this Christmas. If you can donate, toys and gifts should be provided, unwrapped, to their charity shop in […]
2 Nov 22
We’re on Instagram!
Along with finding us on Twitter and Facebook, we’re now also on Instagram Follow us for more regular updates, stories and learn how we are working to bring an end to food poverty in the South Cotswolds. Cirencester Foodbank (@ciren_foodbank) • Instagram photos and videos
31 Oct 22
Reverse Advent Calendar – because Christmas is about giving, as well as receiving
From November 1st – 24th, follow along with our Reverse Advent Calendar and each day give an item to support a local household facing hardship. WHAT IS REVERSE ADVENT? A Reverse Advent is a great way to show that Christmas is about giving as well as receiving. It works much like an advent calendar but […]
10 Oct 22
Mental Health Support
This list includes a range of services, that can offer support and advice on a wide range of issues relating to mental health either for you, a family member or someone you know. You can find this and other lists at https://cirencester.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/additional-help/ This list does not cover every advice service; it is just a selection. […]
8 Sep 22
Forty per cent of people claiming Universal Credit skipping meals to survive, new research from the Trussell Trust reveals
The Trussell Trust has published new research highlighting the devastating impact the cost of living crisis is having on people forced to survive on the lowest incomes. • One in five (21%) people were unable to cook hot food this summer as they couldn’t afford to use the cooker, while almost a quarter (23%) have […]
18 Jul 22
Summer 2022 Kids Eat for Less Schemes
It can be hard finding affordable ways to treat the family over the summer holidays, and even more challenging with the cost of living crisis increasing prices for everyone. One way to make days out more affordable is to pack a homemade family picnic, with treats for the family to enjoy. It’s also lovely to […]