News
7 Nov 17
Harvest Donations
This harvest must be a record breaker for the food bank. We had 1.77 tons of food donated from 26 different churches, schools and nurseries which will help our clients for a good two months. Amazing, so a huge thanks to all concerned. Harvest Festival Thank You Certificate 2017
28 Aug 17
Wonderful Teenagers
These 14 teenagers were on National Citizenship Service during their holidays and agreed to support our food bank for the fund raising part. What an incredible success that was . They donated £600’s worth of food and toiletries plus around £400 cash which is am amazing feat. Full marks and a huge thank you to […]
6 Jul 17
Tesco collection
We had a brilliant day at Tesco Oakham on Friday June 30th. Shoppers were incredibly generous which resulted in 50 crates of food going to the warehouse. Thanks to Hollie, the manager and staff and all who helped and donated. Update on knitting too. Another blanket of squares has gone to a refugee charity and […]
3 Jan 17
Christmas 2016
A massive thank you to all who made contributions, sponsored hampers, packed hampers and volunteered in any capacity over the festive period. 170 hampers were assembled conveyor belt style in record time at the Oakham food bank then handed out to voucher holders at both Uppingham and Oakham along with drinks and seasonal food. 19 […]
28 Oct 16
Thank You!
A huge thank you to all who contributed to the fantastic donations over the Harvest Festival period. Until all is sorted in the warehouse we do not have any shortages to report except perhaps sanitary items and toiletries.
25 Jul 16
School Holidays
Rutland food bank were happy to provide pack ups to help 9 families in the county who may struggle through the long summer holidays without a little help. Invitations were sent via the primary schools and were acted on by providing staples plus activities e.g. cake making kits, pizza bases , iced lolly makers, little […]
21 Jun 16
AGM
The Rutland Foodbank Annual General Meeting took place on Tuesday June 14th in All Saints Church Hall. Copies of the reports presented about the work over the last year can be obtained from the Food Bank during opening hours, or download a copy here.
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 […]
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, […]