News
21 Dec 18
Big thanks to the Traveller Community in Stoke
Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank wants to give an enormous thank you to the Traveller community, who donated over 3 tonnes of food last month to the foodbank. This gift was so greatly appreciated, especially as we have given out more food than ever before this year and 30% more than last year.
11 Dec 18
Christmas Opening Times
Some foodbanks centres will be closed over Christmas, a list can be found here. The centres will all be open as usual week beginning 7th January.
2 Oct 18
Annual Report 2017/18
The Annual Report for the Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank is now available. Annual Report 2017/18.
29 Jun 17
D&G Bus Company supporting Stoke-on-Trent foodbank
David Reeves the Managing Director of D&G Bus Company presenting a £3,500 cheque to support the work of Stoke-on-Trent foodbank to Trustees Keith Stubbs and Sue Simcoe .
26 Jun 17
Stoke-on-Trent foodbank Annual General meeting 2017
Stoke-on-Trent foodbank held it’s Annual General Meeting(AGM) on Friday 23rd June 2017. The AGM began with Edwin Lewis who gave a presentation of an Independent Evaluation of the Stoke-on-Trent foodbank. http://www.widerimpact.com/june-2017-wider-impact-thanked-delivering-stoke-trent-foodbank-evaluation-report This was commissioned by The Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank Project: funded by The Big Lottery and delivered by Wider Impact Consultancy. The presentation was concluded with the showing of a […]
25 Apr 17
New figures show 10,330 emergency food supplies given to local people by Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank in the last year
10,330 three day emergency food supplies were given to local people in crisis by Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank in 2016-17, of these 3,913 went to children Latest statistics published by The Trussell Trust foodbank network show UK-wide foodbank figures are still not decreasing With the impact of further welfare reform being felt across Stoke-on-Trent, this 6% decrease […]
24 Apr 17
Vacancy for Administrator 20hrs per week
Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank is looking for a self-motivated, well organised and friendly-natured person to be our Administrator. The ideal candidate will have a pleasant telephone manner; have office experience and excellent IT skills. A ‘can do’ attitude is essential, and it’d be ideal to have had experience of working with vulnerable people and Volunteers too. We […]
3 Mar 17
You are invited to a FREE film viewing of I, Daniel Blake – Thursday 9th March 6.30pm-9.30pm
Click for details of Invite to I Daniel Blake . Daniel Blake has worked as a joiner for most of his life in Newcastle. Now, for the first time ever, he needs help from the State. He crosses paths with single mother Katie who is battling to keep her two young children fed. Daniel and Katie find […]
3 Mar 17
Director Ken Loach returns to Stoke-on-Trent after benefit claimants inspired BAFTA-winning film | Stoke Sentinel
Source: Director Ken Loach returns to Stoke-on-Trent after benefit claimants inspired BAFTA-winning film | Stoke Sentinel
25 Feb 17
Take part in our 40 for 40 challenge this Lent
With people struggling to afford food living locally, it is important that we can continue to support families in crisis throughout the Easter period. We provide essential emergency food, emotional support and practical advice to families who live near you and really need us. The challenge We are asking people to join us in taking […]