News | Farnworth & Kearsley Foodbank

9 Apr 25

Give Today!

In February 2024 we started to intently working with our partner Give Today in an attempt to increase our donations. 2170.41kg worth of food donations via Give Today between Feb 2024 and September 2024. To donate food directly to Farnworth and Kearsley Foodbank click here

9 Apr 25

Thank you for your help in 2023/24!

In 2023/24, you helped us provide 2,329 food parcels to local people who were facing crisis and were not able to buy food. Together we helped 1,315 adults and 1,014 children in our community. We couldn’t do this important work without the fantastic people who donate food to Farnworth and Kearsley foodbank.

27 Jan 23

FK foodbank at The Well

In 2022 our team at the Well has expanded in order to better serve our community. Did you know that as well as the foodbank, we also provide welfare and benefits advice, mental health and wellbeing support, English classes (ESOL), and CAP job club and more! Why not pop in the the Well cafe weekdays […]

27 Jan 23

Thank you for your help in 2022!!!

In 2022, you helped us provide 1,415 food parcels to local people who were facing crisis and were not able to buy food. Together we helped 2,035 adults and 1,558 children in our community. We couldn’t do this important work without the fantastic people who donate food to Farnworth and Kearsley foodbank.

15 Feb 18

Take part in our 40 for 40 challenge this Lent

Take part in our 40 for 40 challenge this Lent With people struggling to afford food living locally, it is important that we can continue to support families in crisis throughout the Easter period. We provide essential emergency food, emotional support and practical advice to families who live near you and really need us. The […]

14 Dec 17

Year 11 Pupils from St James’ School Citizenship Class report on their visits to the Foodbank

Foodbanks- Are they working? The Trussell Trust / Foodbank network is a non-profit, charitable organisation that distributes food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough food to avoid hunger. The Trussell Trust is a strong network of foodbanks which help to give food to people all over the UK. Even though some may say that […]

29 Nov 17

Why not try a Reverse Advent Calendar this year?

What is a Reverse Advent Calendar? The idea is that rather than receiving something each day, you give something to your local foodbank. You don’t need anything special. Simply get an empty box and put an item in each day in the run up to Christmas. It’s a great way to show children that Christmas […]

7 Dec 16

Heart of Salford Awards 2016

Farnworth and Kearsley Foodbank was pleased to recognise the amazing work of our Salford based volunteers this year at the Heart of Salford Awards 2016, organised by Salford CVS and held at a special ceremony at the AJ Bell Stadium on the 5th December. Volunteers at Wharton and Clegg’s Lane Church and Community Centre in Little Hulton […]

17 Nov 16

Join our Christmas Appeal 2016!

Donate festive food to help foodbank bring joy to local families in crisis this Christmas We are asking local people to help bring festive cheer to families struggling to eat this Christmas by donating festive food items to the foodbank. For some families, the Christmas hampers given out alongside standard food parcels will be their […]

22 Sep 16

The Travellin’ Strings fundraising for Foodbank

We are very happy to announce that the Travellin’ Strings, an acoustic guitar and vocal group from the local area, are playing a fantastic set at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Centre on the 30th September, all in aid of funds for Foodbank! The group play songs from the 1950s onwards that they love to […]

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