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23 Jun 21

Stainborough Donation A Huge Help For Food Bank

Stainborough Rotary Club have recently donated a pallet truck to our food bank. The portable wheels are really helpful for use in the warehouse, transporting food parcels and calculating the weights of them. We are so grateful for this kind gesture, as it allows us to enhance our work within the food bank and complete […]

8 Jun 21

Hope House Café Visit

Now that some Covid-19 restrictions are beginning to lift, we are able to start visiting our wonderful spokes. Our spokes are such a vital part of how our foodbank works, ensuring our food parcels get given out to the individuals efficiently and often offering signposting to those that need it. We visited Hope House […]

1 Jun 21

Become a Referral Agent with Barnsley Foodbank Partnership

If you work with individuals in crisis, you are able to become a referral agent with Barnsley Foodbank Partnership. Becoming a referral agent allows you to directly book individuals in for a food parcel who are in financial hardship or crisis. We work with many referral agents, including local schools, charities and community organisations […]

13 Apr 21

Kind Foodbank Messages Are Heartwarming

Over the past year, we have received so many kind comments from individuals who have received food parcels, donated food or money, or even just visitors at our foodbank. We see all the kind words and are beyond grateful for the support. We have hand-picked a selection of comments that we’ve received from our […]

31 Mar 21

How to become a Referral Agent

If you work in a third sector organisation or are a business that deals with individuals in crisis, you are able to become a referral agent with Barnsley Foodbank Partnership. Becoming a referral agent allows you to directly book individuals in for a food parcel who are in financial hardship or crisis. We work with […]

29 Mar 21

New Role Sees Warehouse Flourish

Since we brought our new warehouse operative, Dan, into Barnsley Foodbank Partnership, we have seen some fantastic progress in the Foodbank. Dan has recently become a full time member of the Foodbank team and has taken to his role with a spring in his step. From greeting visitors, to seeing over the volunteers, to stock […]

15 Mar 21

21 in 2021

We are introducing our brand new fundraising campaign for 2021, which everyone can get involved with! The ‘21 in 2021’ campaign encourages individuals to do something 21 times to raise money. This could be exercise challenges, sponsored walks or even virtual quizzes! You might even pick 21 as your goal for one specific activity, be […]

15 Feb 21

February Campaign: What’s in a food parcel?

February half-term may be a little different this year, but we are still continuing our school holiday campaigns. This time, we are looking at what is in our food parcels, with a look behind-the-scenes at our parcel prep and the volunteers who help us out. We are also sending out packs with the food parcels […]

18 Jan 21

A Big Thank You

During the festive period, Barnsley Foodbank Partnership received many kind donations and we were completely overwhelmed by your generosity. Equally, we are extremely grateful for all of these donations as they all go towards sending out food parcels to those who find themselves in crisis. Local businesses, schools, community groups…a big thank you to so […]

12 Jan 21

How To Get A Food Parcel

Barnsley Foodbank Partnership continue to operate as normal as possible throughout the pandemic, providing food parcels to those who find themselves in crisis. If you are in financial hardship and need a food parcel, you’ll need to go through the Local Welfare Assistance. If you are affected by Covid-19 and need food, please call Covid […]

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