News
25 Apr 17
Cirencester Foodbank 2016/17 annual statistics
New figures show 2,783 emergency food supplies given to local people by Cirencester Foodbank in last year 2,783 three day emergency food supplies given to local people in crisis by Cirencester Foodbank in 2016-17 – over 1,000 went to children Latest statistics published by The Trussell Trust foodbank network show UK-wide foodbank figures are […]
31 Jan 17
Foodbank Banquet – 18 March
Cirencester Foodbank is to hold a fundraising Foodbank banquet. Click here for more information!
22 Nov 16
Our latest newsletter is here!
Our latest Cirencester Foodbank newsletter can be downloaded from here foodbank-newsnov2016
28 Jul 16
Tetbury Baked Bean Trail now on!
The Baked Bean Trail runs in Tetbury from 25 July until the end of August. Maps are available to download below or from the Tourist Information Office in Tetbury! Thank you to all the local businesses who are supporting us with a can in their windows. Foodbank map 2016
23 Dec 15
6 Unexpected Things Foodbanks Need
A visit to the food bank isn’t exactly a traditional Christmas activity, but one UK charity is asking for a little extra help this month, when demand is at its highest and families are choosing between eating and heating.
8 Dec 15
Why Would a Mum Doing a Business Degree Find Herself Begging on the Streets This Winter?
With Christmas approaching, Michele from Brent Foodbank shares how she’s helping to make the festive season special for those struggling. “For the past few days I haven’t been to the street begging for money to buy food for me and my baby…” This was what a mother at Brent Foodbank told us recently. She was […]
1 Dec 15
Emergency Budget gets the food poverty test
David McAuley, Chief Executive of The Trussell Trust said: “We have two simple tests for the budget being delivered today. Firstly, what does it do to reduce the number of people in poverty and hunger? Secondly, what does it do to ensure the Government is supporting the work of charities and social enterprise in taking […]
21 Oct 15
Listening to the lives behind the foodbank statistics
MPs and peers discussed tackling UK poverty. The Trussell Trust, along with dozens of representatives from its UK network of foodbanks, were in parliament yesterday speaking with MPs and Peers about the work they do to combat hunger and poverty. Hosting the event, Chris White MP commended the varied work of the Trussell Trust’s foodbanks, […]
1 May 15
Trussell Trust foodbanks gave out over one million three day emergency food supplies to UK people in crisis in 2014/15.
Benefit delays, low income and benefit changes are the primary reasons why people are currently being referred to foodbanks for emergency food. About Our Statistics The Trussell Trust statistics are a measure of volume – they show the number of people to whom The Trussell Trust foodbanks have given three days’ emergency food. These are […]