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Henry & Verity Convert Pedal Power into Food Donations

Kind-hearted Henry (6) and Verity (4) Walker used pedal power to raise £350 to buy, and donate, items to the Cirencester Foodbank. Henry and Verity, who attend Hatherop CofE primary school, cycled over 100 miles during the summer holidays. The children were inspired to take on the challenge after Henry read about the issues some […]

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Summer Holiday (2021) Foodbank Provision

Our summer provision in 2020 was, obviously, extremely high as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we had hoped that with the reduction in the number of COVID-19 cases and the ability of many to return to work, combined with the Governments holiday activities and food programme, we would see a reduction in our […]

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Keep the Lifeline – Trussell Trusts Survey on the devastating impact of the proposed £20-a-week universal credit cut.

91,000 people in the South West fear they will be forced to skip meals if UK government cuts Universal Credit payments this October  Furthermore, 100,000 people in the region fear being unable to heat their homes this winter and 65,000 say they’ll need to use a food bank the cut goes ahead, according to new report by the Trussell Trust Today, the Trussell Trust publishes a […]

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Foodbank usage continues to grow in the South Cotswolds

6,839 food bank parcels provided to people in crisis in the South Cotswolds during the last year New figures released by Cirencester Foodbank today reveal 6,839 emergency food parcels were provided to people in the last year – 3,461 of these went to children. Between April 2020 and March 2021, Cirencester Foodbank has seen unprecedented numbers of people in need […]

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Our latest Foodbank newsletter

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Delivery driver wanted!

We are looking to recruit a driver to deliver food parcels as we continue our temporary home delivery service. We’re looking for someone to join our passionate, hard-working team to as we continue to provide much needed support to our local community. Please have a look here for more details – delivery_driver_job_spec

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Foodbank June 2020 newsletter

Our latest newsletter is available here

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Important Foodbank update

Changes to Foodbank operations Thank you to everyone who is continuing to support us with such generosity and kindness. We are so grateful for the wonderful support our community is giving, enabling us to help and support more local people than ever before. Over the last two months we have given out over 8 tonnes […]

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Foodbank usage increases in the Cotswolds

2,597 emergency food parcels given to local people in last six months by Cirencester Foodbank Cirencester Foodbank is calling for candidates on all sides to pledge to protect people from hunger, as it reveals 2,597 emergency food parcels were given to people in Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade and Tetbury between 1st April and 30th September this […]

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Latest newsletter

Our July 2019 newsletter is now available

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