News
29 Sep 20
Barnsley Foodbank Partnership: Covid-19 Update
Over the past few months, things have changed within Barnsley Foodbank Partnership. We thought we would give an update on what we have been up to recently and inform you all of our plans over the rest of the year. “Everything has been so uncertain, but we are determined to continue working hard and helping […]
14 Apr 20
Barnsley Foodbank Partnership Covid 19 Update – 27th April 2020
It has been a fast changing situation for Barnsley foodbank as the Covid 19 crisis unfolds. To continue to provide a source of crisis food to people in need across Barnsley at a time of increased demand we have been working closely with Barnsley Council, Yorkshire Fareshares, all our referral partners and foodbank distribution spokes […]
30 Mar 20
Covid 19 Barnsley Foodbank Update 1st April 2020
As all will appreciate it has been a fast changing situation as the Covid 19 crisis unfolds. To continue to provide a source of crisis food to people in need across Barnsley at a time of increased demand we have been working closely with Barnsley Council to ensure we coordinate with local emergency efforts. As […]
24 Mar 20
COVID-19
It’s a time of much worry for all as measures to prevent the virus spreading and protect the NHS come into place. These are affecting Foodbank provision in the UK in various ways, you may have heard reports about foodbanks in recent news. Barnsley Foodbank Partnership is working to keep the foodbank open. We’re doing […]
16 Jan 18
#EveryCanHelps
What a busy Christmas we have had! As you may know we have recently had our Christmas Tesco food collection and the amount of food we collected in 3 days is unbelievable! We managed to collect 4,356Kg worth of food! We could not have done it without our wonderful team of volunteers and the amazing […]
21 Dec 17
Barnsley charity turns to Mercedes-Benz Vans for seasonal support
Barnsley Foodbank is spreading a little Christmas cheer to local people in need, with help from its close neighbours at Mercedes-Benz Vans’ Wentworth Park used vehicle sales headquarters. The manufacturer has provided a nearly-new Sprinter for use by the charity, just in time for the busy festive period when many struggle to make ends meet. […]
7 Dec 17
More Great News
We now have a new collection point up and running in the new Co-op store in Dodworth, thank you Co-op!
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 […]