News | Grantham Foodbank

12 Oct 26

Food bank launches new outreach programme

Grantham Foodbank is launching a new outreach programme, inviting local businesses, schools, churches and community groups to arrange a visit from our Operations Coordinator. Our food bank provides emergency food and support to local people facing crisis. Strong relationships with local businesses, community organisations and regular donors are an important part of achieving these goals. […]

30 Sep 26

New Volunteer Opportunity: Community Connector

A selection of local support agency leaflets fanned out in the hands of a volunteer

Passionate about supporting people facing hardship in our community? Grantham Foodbank is seeking a dedicated Community Connector volunteer to join our team. In this vital role, you’ll help individuals accessing our food bank connect with local support services, including debt advice, financial guidance, mental health, and wellbeing resources. We’re looking for someone with empathy and […]

25 Sep 26

How local businesses support us

Woman donating box of tinned goods to Trussell volunteer

Since opening in 2011, donations to Grantham Foodbank have been steadily increasing and in financial year 25-26 alone, we distributed over 6,000 parcels to local people in crisis. Much of what fills the emergency parcels that support local families has been given by local businesses. Regular provision from businesses is essential to our operations and […]

31 Jul 26

Catering to all

Lady stacking tins of food on shelving unti

At Grantham Foodbank, we are proud to support a diverse community and believe everyone deserves access to food that meets their needs. For many years, we have regularly provided dairy-free and vegetarian options, ensuring that visitors with these dietary preferences can rely on us. We also recognise that dietary needs can arise for a variety […]

29 Jul 26

Community generosity continues at Grantham Foodbank

volunteer coordinator Dorothy stood between members of the Ashworth family

Grantham Foodbank continues to be supported by the incredible generosity of local people, whose kindness helps ensure we can provide essential food and support to those facing hardship across our community. A recent example of this generosity came through a £5,600 donation from Belvoir Lions Club, made in memory of Josh Ashworth, who tragically died […]

20 Jul 26

A remarkable donation from young Harry

Three food donors and food bank coordinator, Dorothy tanding behind a table full of food donations.

Last Tuesday, we were delighted to welcome Harry, his mum Hayley and Debby to Grantham Foodbank, where they made an incredible donation of food and toiletries. Harry, who has cerebral palsy, was determined to help local families in need and, together with his mum Hayley, organised a fundraising event that raised an amazing £300 to […]

13 Jul 26

Summer Prayer Letter now live

View from atop a field of budding crops on a bright sunny day

Our Summer Prayer Letter is now available to view and download from our website. Written by the Chair of Trustees at Grantham Foodbank, it provides an update on our work and invites supporters to stand with us in prayer. Local Trussell food banks are operated by local community groups, with each food bank responding to […]

4 Jun 26

Vacancy: Trustee Lead for Fundraising & Grants

Grantham Food bank is on the hunt for a trustee to lead our fundraising and grant-seeking work. We’re looking for someone who is a strategic thinker, with experience or a strong interest in fundraising, grants, or partnership building. We’d like to hear from anyone who can support the charity by developing our fundraising strategy, identifying […]

2 Jun 26

60 Seconds, 60 Items: Grantham Foodbank takes on supermarket sweep challenge

Grantham Foodbank was delighted to take part in a special Store Dash facilitated by Snappy Shopper on Wednesday 27th May. The event, marking the launch of a new Snappy Shopper service in Great Gonerby, Grantham, was held at the Premier on Great Gonerby’s High Street. As part of the Supermarket Sweep-style challenge, participants were given […]

1 Jun 26

From potato sacks to trustee seats: Why our volunteers are the real MVPs

Male volunteer relocating stacks of cereal boxes from a work table to shelves

It’s Volunteers Week! Volunteers’ Week runs from today, Monday 1 June – Sunday 7 June, and we hope you’ll join us in honouring the incredible contributions of volunteers who make our communities stronger every day. Volunteers are a core pillar of communities, enhancing opportunities, breaking down barriers, and building connections. Trussell Trust food banks are […]

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