News
31 May 22
Jubilee Bank Holiday Opening 2022
St Mary’s Church in Hinckley and Earl Shilton “The Stute” foodbank centres (on Thursday 2 June ) as well as Hope Community Church foodbank centre (on Friday 3 June) will be closed due to the jubilee bank holidays this week. St John’s foodbank centre on Coventry Road in Hinckley (on Monday 6 June) will be open as usual.
12 Apr 22
Easter Opening 2022
Our centres are open most days with the exception of the 2 bank holidays during Easter. Hope Community Church, Friday 15 April (Good Friday) CLOSED St John’s Church, Monday 18 April (Easter Monday) CLOSED Salvation Army on Tuesday 19 April will be OPEN 12.00 noon to 3.00 pm. Please have a voucher from a referrer […]
22 Feb 22
Lent 2022
As we are getting nearer to Easter, the period of Lent is a time for reflection and often people have given up something for Lent. Have you considered taking something up for Lent instead? This year, we have broken down our most needed items into 6 week blocks. Week 1 and 5 are things that […]
13 Dec 21
Christmas 2021 Opening Times
Our Christmas opening times/days are as follows. Friday 24th Dec (Christmas Eve) – Hope Community Church – 11.00 am to 1.00 pm Monday 27th Dec – St John’s, Hinckley – closed Tuesday 28th Dec – Salvation Army – closed Wednesday 29th Dec – Pathways, Hinckley – 11.00 am to 1.00 pm Barwell Methodist Church – […]
25 Nov 21
Reverse Advent Calendar 2021
This year we are collecting reverse advent calendar collections again. We have 2 options; one with food and toiletries and one based on toiletries and household items. These calendars are made up with a focus on items that we need or will need shortly. These collections will take us over Christmas and into the New […]
25 Oct 21
Harvest Festival Collections
A huge ‘thank you’ to all the schools, churches, clubs and groups who have donated to the harvest festival collections that have come to us in the last month. Your generosity will make a big difference to so many people who need a helping hand. Thank you.
16 Sep 21
Extended Opening Hours at Hinckley Salvation Army Foodbank Centre
From Tuesday 28 September 2021, the Foodbank centre at the Salvation Army on Lancaster Road, Hinckley will be extending their opening hours from 12.00 pm to 3.00 pm.
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 […]