News
16 Apr 21
The Big Church Leaders’ Breakfasts
Churches play a vital part in our work, as they do across The Trussell Trust’s foodbank network. We’re grateful for all that local churches contribute to what we do, whether that’s by providing volunteers, venues, leadership or donations – or in other ways. The Trussell Trust is hosting a series of online big church leaders’ […]
25 Mar 21
Foodbank Closures over Easter 2021
Please see below the foodbank sessions that are closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Friday 2nd April (Good Friday) – Hope Community Church – 1.30 pm Monday 5th April (Easter Monday) – St John’s Church – 1.00 pm Many thanks
18 Jan 21
Do you need our help?
Do you need our help? If you are struggling to make ends meet because of COVID-19, have been furloughed or have lost your job, we can help. We can provide 3 days of emergency food for you and your family. How to get help – you will need to obtain a foodbank voucher before attending […]
18 Jan 21
Foodbank in Burbage
We are open in Burbage. Anyone with a foodbank voucher can now have it fulfilled at Burbage Congregationalist Church, 10a Church Street, Burbage on a Wednesday evening between 5.00 pm and 7.00 pm.
24 Aug 20
National Support Resources
A list of useful contact details for national support groups can be found by clicking the link below. Support-resources-0420-england (1)(1)
19 Apr 20
Bankuet
In these weeks of lockdown making it difficult to continue regular donations of stock to the foodbank, especially for those of you who are shielded or in self-isolation, we can announce a new method of making donations to the foodbank. We have signed up with an online social impact business Bankuet.co.uk and our supporters can […]
22 Mar 20
Coronavirus Update
Due to the Coronavirus situation, we at Hinckley Area Foodbank have had to close some of our distribution centres to safeguard our volunteers. BARWELL centre is closed ST MARY’S, Hinckley closed SALVATION ARMY, Hinckley closes after 24 March All other centres will be open as usual unless the situation changes.
17 Mar 20
Coronavirus Update – Barwell Methodist Church Foodbank Centre
The foodbank centre held at Barwell Methodist Church in Chapel Street, Barwell will not be open for the foreseeable future. As the present situation with coronavirus is changing daily, there may be changes in the number of centres open. We will update via the website at the earliest opportunity. Foodbank will continue to work to […]
22 Feb 20
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 […]
16 Jan 20
Time for Trussell
Whether you have five minutes or five hours, you can make Time for Trussell. By supporting our food banks and being a voice for change in your community, you can make a real difference to people in crisis. Our Time for Trussell pack is filled with a range of opportunities you can engage with – […]