News
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 […]
21 Dec 20
Christmas Opening Times 2020
Please find our Christmas opening times below. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at Barnsley Foodbank Partnership! Wednesday 23rd December: 9am til 4pm Thursday 24th December: 9am til 12noon Friday 25th December: Closed Monday 28th December: Closed Tuesday 29th December: 9am til 4pm Wednesday 30th December: Closed Thursday 31st […]
24 Nov 20
How to donate this Christmas
We have been preparing for Christmas here at Barnsley Foodbank Partnership- it’s becoming one of our most in-demand Christmases to date. We thought it would be a good time to remind you all of how you can donate to our foodbank. It has been a difficult year for everyone and every single donation we receive […]
10 Nov 20
Tesco Collection Update- November 2020
This year, the Tesco Collection will be a little different… Tesco is running the annual Tesco Food Collection within the Stairfoot, Penistone and Hoyland stores from 19th-21st November, in association with The Trussell Trust and Barnsley Foodbank. Due to Covid-19 measures, our volunteers will not be present this year, but the collection will still go […]
2 Nov 20
Covid-19 Update- November 2020
We thought we would give everyone an update after the recent ‘2nd lockdown’ announcement. Barnsley Foodbank Partnership will continue operations, working as hard as ever to aid those in crisis with emergency food parcels. Up to press, our yearly Trussell Trust Tesco Collection will go still ahead on 19th, 20th and 21st November, at Tesco […]
6 Oct 20
Harvest Collections
This Harvest, Barnsley Foodbank partnership are keen to continue collections- with Covid-19 rules being followed throughout. Throughout October, we are working alongside local schools, churches and organisations to collect donations for our yearly Harvest campaign. This year, we are raising the importance of hot meals in the colder months and our donations are going towards […]