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There is often a misconception about who relies on foodbanks.

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In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in who is relying on foodbanks across the UK.

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Food poverty is an increasing concern across the United Kingdom, affecting families, individuals, and communities in towns and cities nationwide. Rising food prices, energy costs, and living expenses mean many households...

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We’re really pleased to be supporting Eastleigh Basics Bank, helping make sure people in the local community have access to essential food and supplies when they need them most.

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We are committed to supporting organisations on the frontline of tackling food poverty across the UK, and we are very pleased to announce that we are now supporting Southampton City Mission Foodbank, helping ensure indiv...

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At YOW Foodbank, we support organisations across the UK that are working on the frontline of food poverty. We are pleased to be announce our new partner - Eastleigh Basics Bank - who we will be supporting on a monthly ba...

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At Your One Wish Foodbank, we are always looking for ways to strengthen the network of organisations tackling food poverty across the UK. We are excited to announce a new collaboration with The Foodbank Angels of Southam...

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Supporting Croesy Food Share Hwb in Cwmbran

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We are thrilled to share a special video from the children of Bagri Junior High School in Lawra, Ghana, where we provide 1,679 hot meals every month through Action...

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This October, we brought warmth, smiles, and free meals to people in need on Slough High Street. Our dedicated volunteers handed out 120 hot meals, along with drink...

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This October was a particularly special month for Norwich Foodbank. Thanks to the generosity of Aldi, who donated a £100 gift card, our volunteers were able to spend a total of £400 on essential items for the community.

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For many years, through our main charity Your One Wish, we’ve been supporting the incredible work of the One Heart Wholeness Centre - and we’re proud to now be deepening that support even further.

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This September, our volunteers joined Slough Outreach on Slough High Street to hand out lentil curry, rice, daal, snacks, and drinks to people in need.

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In September, we were delighted to deliver 156 jars of peanut butter and 168 jars of strawberry jam to Norwich Foodbank. These pantry staples may seem small, but the...

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This August, our volunteers were joined by some very special little helpers during their summer holidays from school! Together with Slough Outreach, they handed out hot meals, snacks, drinks, and fruit to people in need ...

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This August, we were proud to deliver 303 litres of long-life milk to Norwich Foodbank - helping ensure that families across our community have access to the essentials...

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This July, our volunteers joined Slough Outreach on Slough High Street to deliver hot meals, snacks, drinks, and fruit to people in need. As always, we support the outreach every third Tuesday, providing all of the hot m...

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Every month, we are proud to support Action Through Enterprise (ATE) by providing 1,679 hot meals for the children and staff at Bagri Junior High School in Laura, Ghana. These meals do more than just feed the children - ...

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Our July delivery to Norwich Foodbank brought a fantastic boost of kitchen essentials - an incredible 636 tins of chopped tomatoes!

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This June, our volunteers joined Slough Outreach on Slough High Street to deliver hot meals, snacks, drinks, and fruit to people in need. Slough Outreach runs this support every evening, and we are proud to contribute ev...

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This June, our delivery to Norwich Foodbank added a refreshing boost to their supplies — 264 cartons of juice to help keep families hydrated and healthy this summer.

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This May, our volunteers joined Slough Outreach on Slough High Street, handing out 120 meals, snacks, fruit, and drinks to people in need.

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We’re pleased to share that our May delivery to Norwich Foodbank brought another generous helping of essential vegetables to support families and individuals across the ...

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This April, our volunteers were out on Slough High Street handing out samosas, chips, fruit, snacks, and drinks to people in need, alongside Slough Outreach.

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This month we delivered another load of essential supplies to Norwich Foodbank, helping to keep their shelves stocked with both everyday staples and sweet treats for those in need.

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This April, we were delighted to deliver another much-needed supply of food to Norwich Foodbank, helping to support individuals and families across our commu...

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This month, YOW Foodbank delivered 222 jars of cooking sauces to Windsor Foodshare, helping to provide quick, nutritious meal options for local families in need.

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We’re really pleased to announce our newest charity partner - we'll be supporting Humanity First Foodbank in Walsall, helping them continue the important work they do for local families and individuals facing hardship.

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A huge 276 litres of fruit juice was delivered to Norwich Foodbank today.

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This month marks a whole year since we pledged to support Action Through Enterprise, by providing hot meals for every child and teacher at Baghri Junction Junior High Scho...

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This month we donated a huge 312 litres of UHT milk to our valued partners at Windsor Foodshare.

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On a very, very cold February evening, our volunteers joined Slough Outreach on Slough High Street to hand out meals, snacks, and hot drinks to people in need.

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This month’s drop-off to Norwich Foodbank focused on both hygiene products and nutritious food staples, based on the foodbank’s current priorities.

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Today we donated 336 tins of fruit to Windsor Foodshare, helping to support local families facing food insecurity during one of the toughest times of year.

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On a chilly January evening, our volunteers joined Slough Outreach on Slough High Street, handing out 120 vegetarian meals, rice, snacks, and hot drinks to people in need.

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We’re proud to share the details of our first food donation delivery to Norwich Foodbank in 2025. With careful planning and community support, we were able to make the most of our available funds to deliver essential, hi...

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To see their families through the Christmas period, Windsor Foodshare asked if we could provide UHT longlife milk.

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Even on a wet and windy December day, our dedicated volunteers were out on Slough High Street, handing out 120 hot meals, snacks, and drinks to people in need, alongside Slough Outreach.

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As the Christmas period approaches, our lovely volunteers made another heartfelt delivery to Norwich Foodbank, helping ensure local families could enjoy nutritious meals during one of the most financially challenging tim...

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We are incredibly pleased to be working with Fulfillment From Food, a charity focused on providing practical support to vulnerable individuals and families.

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Every month we reach out to our partner charities to find out which products they're most in need of. This month, we had the opportunity to support Windsor Foodshare by donating 360 tins of fruit, a vital resource for in...

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We proudly partnered once again with The Open Kitchen, delivering essential supplies to help them continue their incredible work of feeding vulnerable individuals and families.

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This month, YOW Foodbank made the most of the sunshine with a refreshing delivery to Norwich Foodbank—dropping off 288 litres of orange and apple juice to support local families in need.

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This month we continued our support for Norwich Foodbank with another essential delivery—providing the ingredients for hundreds of hearty meals.

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At YOW Foodbank, it's imperative to listen to the needs of our charity partners to ensure we’re making the most impact. This month, The Open Kitchen has reached out with a special request to support their homeless custom...

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We were proud to deliver 480 tins of chopped tomatoes to Windsor Foodshare this month, helping them continue to provide essential food items to those in need.

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This October, our volunteers were out on Slough High Street, handing out 120 hot meals of rice and daal, along with snacks and drinks, to people in need across the local community.

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At Your One Wish Foodbank, we are committed to strengthening the network of organisations tackling food poverty across the UK. We are pleased to announce that Vale Foodbank, near Cardiff, is one of the latest foodbanks w...

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We’re committed to making a difference in our community by supporting organisations that work tirelessly to help those in need.

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We’re proud to support local organisations that work tirelessly to provide for those in need.

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