News | Grantham Foodbank

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!

17 Aug 16

Take a Tour Round Grantham Foodbank!!

Let Brain Hanbury be your guide as we take you on a tour round Grantham Foodbank….

14 Jul 16

Thank You Grants For Good.

Everybody at Grantham Foodbank would like to say a big thank you to ‘Grants For Good’ for their very generous donation of £2000. Grants For Good is supported by The Nottingham Building Society and Harrison Murray’s and you can find out more information about the scheme here. Over the coming weeks we will show you […]

1 Jul 16

Foodbank Open Day 1st July

As we move into our fifth year, we would like to give thanks to our many sponsors by holding an open day on 1st July. Our latest initiative, a web zone, will be launched on that day. This will provide online support for clients who wish to search for employment, access application forms or seek […]

10 Jun 16

Challenge yourself and take on a charity abseil for three great causes!

Totemic are inviting you to abseil 143ft. down St Wulfram’s Church on Saturday 27th August from 9am-4pm to raise funds for the Army Benevolent Fund, Grantham Foodbank and St Wulfram’s Church. The total height of the church, including the spire, is 283 ft which makes St Wulfram’s the third highest parish church spire in England. St […]

12 Feb 16

Grantham College Foodbank Posters

Art students at Grantham College were asked to produce posters based on the strap lines of the foodbank. You can see more of their remarkable creations here .

27 Jan 16

Jan Pearce

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Jan Pearce who has been our voucher and stock control administrator since the launch of of Grantham foodbank in July 2011. Jan was a wonderful Christian lady and we will miss her greatly, We send our love and prayers to her family. Jan’s funeral […]

23 Dec 15

Current Food Shortages

Several people have asked about food shortages in the foodbank warehouse PRESENT SHORTAGES – Tea Bags, Tinned Fruit, Tinned Sponge Puddings, Long Life Milk, Long Life Juice ALWAYS NEEDED – Small bags of sugar, Tinned Meat and Fish, Deodorant, Shampoo

23 Dec 15

6 Unexpected Things Foodbanks Need

A visit to the food bank isn’t exactly a traditional Christmas activity, but one UK charity is asking for a little extra help this month, when demand is at its highest and families are choosing between eating and heating.

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