News
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.
14 Jun 18
World Cup Foodbank Bingo!
Farnworth and Kearsley Foodbank is asking local people to support their crucial work in the community by donating most-needed items and funds as part of World Cup Foodbank Bingo between 14th June and 15th July. Individuals, community groups, schools and work places are all being invited to take part, following the matches and donating when […]
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 […]
16 Sep 16
Join our Combined Harvest Appeal!
Help support our foodbank with food and funds this Harvest! Our foodbank relies on donations of both food and money to help us support people facing a crisis within communities across the UK. Without your goodwill, our foodbank would really struggle to operate, and that’s why your support is needed more than ever […]