bicester | Bicester Foodbank

26 Aug 25

Crowdfunding to create a ‘Safe Talk’ Space

Who are we, and what is our project about? Bicester Foodbank is a local charity based in Bicester, belonging to Bicester Christian Action, dedicated to supporting people facing food insecurity in the community. We aim to support those in crisis with emergency food parcels and practical solutions. A private room in a foodbank can significantly […]

5 Jun 25

Trussell End of Year Stats paint mixed picture

UK-wide, 2.9 million emergency food parcels were distributed between April 2024 and April 2025 which is slightly lower than the previous year. Bicester Foodbank gave out 4,765 food parcels which for us is a 30% drop from the previous year. Our latest statistics actually present a mixed picture. Although the number of food parcels distributed […]

29 May 25

Bicester Food Bank awarded vital funds

Thank you to Bicester Town Council and the outgoing Mayor Damien Maguire for our Grant Aid award and share of the Mayor’s fundraising. We are going to use some of this money to make up homeless care packages and use it to purchase fresh food for our food parcels.

21 May 25

Bicester Foodbank Volunteer receives a Good Citizen Award

Congratulations to Del Hindmarsh, Warehouse Manager at Bicester Foodbank for receiving a Good Citizens Award at the 2025 Mayor Making ceremony. Del has been volunteering at the food bank since the early days, as well as raising money every year for the Poppy Appeal with his wife Heather (who also received an award). Well done […]

30 Apr 25

May Bank Holiday Closure

We will be closed Monday 5th May 2025

9 Dec 24

Christmas Opening Hours 24-25

2 Aug 24

Opticians raising hundreds for foodbank

Bicester Specsavers contributed £500 to the food bank by donating £1 for every customer feedback survey it received. Read more: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/opticians-supported-customers-raising-hundreds-120000014.html

13 Jun 24

Are you a good listener?

Bicester Foodbank is looking for a volunteer to join our team as a ‘listener’. This role involves providing direct support to people referred to the food bank centre by finding out what further support may be needed and signposting to other services or groups where appropriate. You will be given all the required training and […]

13 Jan 23

Now Open Saturdays 10:00 – 12:00

We are very happy to announce that we will now be open on Saturdays from 14th January 2023. Pop by and say hi!

15 Dec 22

Bakels To The Rescue

A huge thanks goes to Bakels, who, at the last minute, kindly transported all of the food to the packing centre in Thame.

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