News
8 Apr 20
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Three telephone numbers to use if you need help : COVID-19 Community Hub open 8am-7pm daily01476 406177 or 01476 406358 Citizens Advice : Best between 9.30am to 3.30pmMonday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday01476 249069
1 Apr 20
Community Hub
The SK Community Hub is open from 8am to 7pm Monday to Sunday on 01476 406 177 and 01476 406358. The Hub aims to link those in need with those who have registered with them to offer help.If you need help – or can offer help – please register here : https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/coronavirus-support-services/community-help-volunteering Or call 01522 […]
27 Mar 20
Separate times for clients and food donors
UPDATED THURSDAY 2nd @ 8.00am Opening times for Foodbank clients with vouchers: Mon 2pm to 4pm, Wed & Fri 1pm to 3pm Opening times for food donations Tue, Thu 10am to 11.30am Please respect these times for your own safety and the safety of others.
24 Mar 20
COVID-19
For latest news see our Facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/GranthamFoodbank/ SKDC has launched a COVID-19 community information hub open 8am-10pm seven days a week, answering requests for help or info from people who are vulnerable or need assistance due to age or ill-health. Call : 01476 406177 or 01476 406358 email : [email protected]
21 Dec 17
Food banks in 2017: Change is Possible
Read the new report Emergency Use Only II Three years ago, CPAG and the Trussell Trust were among the organisations who published Emergency Use Only, one of the first pieces of research to shed light on the drivers of the enormous increases in food bank use that we have seen this decade. We found that the […]
15 Jun 17
UK foodbank use continues to rise
UK foodbank use continues to rise as new report highlights growing impact of Universal Credit rollout on foodbanks. Over 1,182,000 three day emergency food supplies given to people in crisis in past year – 436,000 to children New report on Universal Credit reveals adverse side effects on people claiming and foodbanks providing help The Trussell […]
30 Apr 17
Nottingham Building Society supports Grantham Foodbank
The staff of The Grantham Branch have Nottingham Building Society have an ongoing commitment to support the foodbank. Here Brian Hanbury is receiving the latest donation of food. Without the wide network of churches, schools and businesses that make regular food donations the work of the foodbank could not continue. Grateful thanks to all.
1 Dec 16
Almost half of people referred to foodbanks at risk of going cold as well as hungry this winter
New data from charity’s Fuel Bank scheme suggests families on pre-payment meters face cold and hunger this winter Foodbanks face busiest winter as new data suggests half of all people needing support from foodbanks are on pre-pay meters Schemes like Fuel Banks getting immediate help to people in crisis However, survey of 410+ foodbanks suggests […]
29 Aug 16
Brian falls for foodbank!
Brian Hanbury, the foodbank project co-ordinator took part in the charity abseil of St Wulfram’s tower organised by Totemic this bank holiday weekend. It’s difficult to see whether he is enjoying the experience but “all in a good cause” Brian!