Uncategorised | Bicester Foodbank

1 Jun 22

May News!

Tesco Community Awareness Day! Bicester Foodbank was invited to participate in Tesco Community Awareness Day this month. This was an opportunity to raise awareness of the foodbank, whether for local families who may require some support or for local people who help by donating food items. Emma was able to take the chance to chat […]

12 Apr 22

March News!

Lots of activities in place for March at Bicester Foodbank! We have received fnatastic donations of Easter eggs to give to our clients. We have also received donations from Bicester Community Fridge, Bicester Hygiene Bank, Bicester Golf Club, Give Food, Cadbury’s, Earth Breeze, Vodaphone and many more supporters from our local community. Thank you so […]

28 Feb 22

February News!

It’s been another busy month for Bicester foodbank, sorting all the generous food donations from the people of Bicester – we are really grateful for all the support from the public. We have welcomed some new volunteers to The Beacon this month and we are very grateful for their commitment to us and the existing […]

27 Jan 22

January News!

Lots of activity has been going on locally from some amazing people with donations galore! The lovely team at Boho Burrito donated their tips to the foodbank! The HS2 team have been busy too, they chose Bicester Foodbank as their local site’s chosen Christmas charity and (including funds matching from their Head Office)! Community Dental […]

10 Jan 22

December News!

Happy New Year from Bicester Foodbank! We’d like to say a BIG thank you to the Foodbank volunteers and the local community for their ongoing support during 2021, be it individuals, local organisations and groups and many more. We couldn’t help local people in need without you! We’ve had a very busy December with a […]

13 Oct 21

The Beacon – Bicester Foodbank

There’s been confusion with one or two clients where the new premises is, so here is a picture to help you spot where you’re going… The Beacon is leased by Bicester Christian Action and is the new home of Bicester food bank.

5 Apr 20

April 2020 Update

Just a reminder that we are still OPEN for customers new and old. Unfortunately at this time we are unable to accept NEW volunteers. To reduce potential transmission of Covid-19, all donations and food parcels will be exchanged at the door rather than inside the premises. Please weather stay nice! ? Thank you for your […]

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.

8 Dec 15

Why Would a Mum Doing a Business Degree Find Herself Begging on the Streets This Winter?

With Christmas approaching, Michele from Brent Foodbank shares how she’s helping to make the festive season special for those struggling. “For the past few days I haven’t been to the street begging for money to buy food for me and my baby…” This was what a mother at Brent Foodbank told us recently. She was […]

1 Dec 15

Emergency Budget gets the food poverty test

David McAuley, Chief Executive of The Trussell Trust said: “We have two simple tests for the budget being delivered today.  Firstly, what does it do to reduce the number of people in poverty and hunger?  Secondly, what does it do to ensure the Government is supporting the work of charities and social enterprise in taking […]

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