News

4 Dec 24

Christmas Opening Times

Our Christmas opening times are below. Monday 23rd Dec – St John’s food bank centre is open as usual (1.00 pm – 3.00 pm) Tuesday 24th Dec – Salvation Army is open earlier – from 10.00 am – 12 noon (not 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm) Wednesday 25th Dec – all food banks & our […]

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8 Jun 24

Earl Shilton Foodbank Change of Address (from 20 June 2024)

There will be a change of address for the Earl Shilton foodbank after 13 June 2024. The foodbank will no longer be based at ‘The Stute’ but will instead operate from the baptist church in Earl Shilton (from 20 June 2024 onwards).  Details as below.

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3 Jun 24

Update to the Assistant Foodbank Manager Vacancy

There has been a change to the requirements for the Assistant Foodbank Manager vacancy – the hours required will now be 20 per week. An updated job description can be found here. The closing date will be Friday 7 June 2024 with interviews week commencing 10 June 2024.    

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15 Apr 24

Assistant Foodbank Manager/Fundraiser Vacancy

Hinckley Christian Community Action, the charity running Hinckley Area foodbank, is delighted to be offering the post of Assistant Foodbank Manager/Fundraiser. Please click here to find out more details and how to apply. The closing date for applications is 3 May 2024.

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31 Jan 24

Knitting and Crocheting Request for Hot Water Bottle Covers

You are AMAZING – thank  you so much! Due to the amazing response to the knitting and crocheting request, we now have enough hot water bottle covers. Thank you – there is love in every one of the beautiful and individual designs.

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16 Nov 23

Christmas Opening and Closing Days 2023

Our opening and closing days over the Christmas period are as below. St John’s Church, Coventry Road, Hinckley will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The Salvation Army, Lancaster Road, Hinckley will be closed on Boxing Day. Pathways Centre at Hinckley Baptist Church, Baptist Walk, Hinckley will be open as usual on […]

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16 Nov 23

Christmas Appeal 2023

Please click on the link below to view this year’s Christmas appeal which includes a shopping list of the top 10 items that we need. Christmas-Appeal-Poster – 2023

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16 Nov 23

Reverse Advent Calendar 2023

Please click on the link below to see this year’s reverse advent calendar. 2023 Reverse-Advent-calendar-Populated-non-seasonal (1)

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19 Oct 23

Knitters, we need you!

Many people facing financial hardship are having to choose between heating or eating.  Due to the economic crisis, some are going without both! Last year, we gave out lots of hot water bottles, each with a hand knitted or crocheted cover. We will be doing the same this winter, so we need more knitted hot water bottle […]

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17 Oct 23

Warehouse Manager Vacancy

Following a reassessment of the roles within the foodbank project, Hinckley Christian Community Action together with Hinckley Area foodbank is delighted to be creating and offering the post of a paid Warehouse Manager. Please click on the following link to find out more details and how to apply. HAFB WM Advert 2023 The closing date […]

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