News
3 Jun 20
Trussell Trust Foodbanks in Bristol and South Gloucestershire provided 5,228 emergency food parcels to local people in April 2020
Trussell Trust Foodbanks in Bristol and South Gloucestershire provided 5,228 emergency food parcels (equivalent to over 47,000 meals) to local people in April 2020. Of this number, 2,306 went to children. This doesn’t include figures from the incredible work done by the independent foodbanks in Bristol. The figures are a 258% increase on the same […]
13 May 20
Foodbank Neighbourhood Champions
We have been blown away by the support we have seen from our local communities. We have loved receiving donations from people who have arranged a collection on their street and regularly drop this off at our foodbank. We are really keen to support what is happening already in our communities. So, if you are […]
10 Apr 20
Bankuet
We are excited to announce that we are able to receive one off or monthly bundles of food donations via ordering online Bankuet (and delivered directly to us). To donate to our foodbank then you must use this link – https://www.bankuet.co.uk/northbristol Watch this intro video to find out more –
20 Mar 20
Volunteering during Coronavirus Outbreak
We are hugely grateful to the number people across Bristol and South Gloucestershire who are offering to volunteer with the foodbank during these difficult times. We will updating these pages with links to sign up to volunteer opportunities. When the volunteer opportunity has enough volunteers then you will be put on a waiting list. All […]
11 Dec 19
Christmas Services at local churches
Our 8 foodbank outlets are hosted in partnership with local churches across North Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Check out when their main Christmas services are. Please also visit their websites/facebook pages for many other Christmas services and events.
11 Dec 19
Christmas Opening Times 2019/20
Foodbank Office is now closed until Monday 6th January. Foodbank opening times over Christmas 2019 are: Week of 16th December: Usual opening times – see here. Week of 23rd December: Monday 23rd – Lockleaze Outlet (St Mary’s Church) – OPEN Tuesday 24th – Yate Outlet – CLOSED Wednesday 25th – Filton Outlet – […]
2 Dec 19
Christmas Hampers making
Over two days, we have made and distributed 307 Christmas Hampers for those who are most in crisis around North Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Thank you to everyone who has given so kindly into our Christmas Appeal and all who have volunteered as a one-off or regularly to make this happen. We really wouldn’t be able […]
13 Nov 19
Emergency food supplies increase by 54% in North Bristol (April-Sept 2019)
2740 emergency food parcels given to local people in last six months by North Bristol Foodbank North Bristol Foodbank is calling for candidates on all sides to pledge to protect people from hunger, as it reveals 2740 emergency food parcels were given to people in North Bristol between 1st April and 30th September this year. […]
31 Oct 19
Volunteers Evening – October 2019
We had a great evening with volunteers from 8 foodbank outlets, warehouse teams, driving teams all coming together for food, chat and hearing what is happening across the different areas of North Bristol Foodbank. We also heard some vision as we move forward in 2020 and the challenges facing the foodbank. We are so grateful […]
25 Oct 19
Christmas 2019
CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONS FROM BUSINESSES AND ORGANISATIONS We have had a really generous response over the Harvest period from our local schools and we are now arranging various Christmas collections with local businesses and organisations. If you know someone who is keen to hold a collection for us it would be helpful if they contact us. […]