News | Malmesbury & District Foodbank

30 Apr 21

Malmesbury Distribution Centre re-opening 3rd May 2021

After over a year of being closed, the Malmesbury Foodbank Distribution Centre will re-open on Monday May 3rd for the collection of food parcels. Over the last year, willing volunteers have been delivering food parcels to those in need, but with the easing of restrictions, we are now re-opening in a limited way. All Malmesbury […]

15 Feb 21

Cricklade Scouts Sleep-Out 12th February 2021

It’s not been warm recently, but that didn’t stop more than 40 members of Cricklade Scouts, Explorers, Cubs and Beavers from sleeping rough to raise funds for three local charities, including Malmesbury and District Foodbank. Because they couldn’t meet up to do it all together, they used their own back gardens and built their own […]

4 Jan 21

January 4th 2021

With the announcement this evening of another Lockdown, the Malmesbury & District Foodbank will still be providing food to those households in need. The Foodbank centres remain closed to visitors, but we will continue to deliver food parcels whenever and where-ever needed in our area. In the run up to Christmas we were wonderfully supported […]

29 Oct 20

Support for families in school holidays

Despite the recent politics, the Malmesbury & District Food Bank is here & helping to feed many struggling local families every single week. Donations are always welcome, Money & Food gifts, but please check the website or glance at the signs on our Supermarket collection points for guidance on our preferences. So many families are […]

15 May 20

Thank you for your support

The Malmesbury and District Foodbank is very grateful for the generosity of everyone who is currently supporting the Foodbank at this difficult time. Food has continued to be donated and funds have been raised to support the Foodbank. Here’s one little pop-up collection point that appeared in Common Road recently. Thank you so much.

20 Apr 20

Triathlete completes Ironman in his back garden.

On Sunday April 19th, Triathlete Richard Groome swam 2.4 miles (tethered) in a paddling pool, rode 112 miles on a Wattbike and ran 26.2 miles around his garden in Lea to raise money for Malmesbury and District Foodbank. Richard started at 7am and completed the task at 9pm. Although it was a nice day for […]

29 Mar 20

Coronavirus-3

In order to maintain social distancing, we are adopting a new approach as from March 30th. Please do not visit the Foodbank. Whilst it will still be necessary to contact a referrer to request a Red Voucher, the referrer will then e-mail a copy of the voucher to the Foodbznk. We will then arrange a […]

18 Mar 20

Coronavirus-2

As the coronavirus pandemic unfolds in the UK, our main priority is ensuring the safety of everyone who comes to our food bank – whether it’s someone needing help, someone volunteering their time, or someone making a donation. Things are changing quickly, so we’ll keep the website updated regularly with information about what’s happening and […]

16 Mar 20

HEALS

Please note that HEALS have moved from their office in the Lower High Street to one in the Town Hall. The entrance is in Market Lane (by the Italian Restaurant).

11 Mar 20

Coronavirus

Given the current guidelines from Government, the Foodbank will continue to be open, but we request that visitors take all necessary precautions before entering the Foodbank. PLEASE DO NOT enter the Foodbank if you have even mild symptoms of a Cold / Headache / Flu. Follow current NHS Guidance online, call 111 if you have […]

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