News
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 – […]
15 Dec 19
Christmas Opening Times 2019
Please note the different times the Salvation Army foodbank centre is open on Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Monday 23rd December – OPEN as usual Tuesday 24th December – Open at Salvation Army 9.30 am – 11.30 am Christmas Day – CLOSED Boxing Day – CLOSED Friday 27th December – OPEN as usual Monday 30th December – […]
19 Nov 19
Reverse Advent Calendar 2019
This year’s reverse advent calendar can be found by clicking the link below. Reverse Advent Calendar 2019 (1) Thank you and Happy Christmas
20 Aug 19
Bank Holiday Closure
St John’s Church on Coventry Road, Hinckley will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday (26 August 2019). All other foodbank sessions will be open as usual after this date. Thank you.
6 Aug 19
Thanks to Brookside Fish Bar, Burbage
A huge thank you to Brookside Fish Bar in Burbage for feeding the Hinckley Area Foodbank warehouse volunteers every Tuesday. It is much appreciated and delicious.
2 Jul 19
Asda Collection Day on Tuesday 9th July 2019
Just a reminder that the next Asda collection day will be on Tuesday 9th July from 9.00 am until 4.30 pm. Our volunteers will be at Asda to talk to and collect donations. Thank you
2 Jul 19
Coming up on 13th July …… the Great Hinckley Baked Bean Swap
The Great Hinckley Baked Bean Swap will be on Saturday 13th July 2019. Click here to view the baked bean poster. Come along to St Mary’s Church in Hinckley between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm with a tin, jar or packet of food and swap it for a tin of baked beans. We look forward […]
2 Jul 19
Sainsbury’s have chosen us as their charity
Sainsbury’s have chosen us as their charity during their 150 year anniversary, 150 hours of community initiative. A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who generously gave food to our Sainsbury’s Supermarket Collection on Saturday 29th June 2019. We collected an amazing 813.3kg of vital food items. This was the largest supermarket donation we have ever […]
15 Apr 19
1st Stoney Stanton Scouts
A group from the 1st Stoney Stanton Scouts came to the Foodbank warehouse to complete part of their World Award. The boys spent most of the day with us doing a fantastic job of dating and sorting all sorts of things, from baby food to pasta. Thank you, you did a great job.