News
8 Mar 19
Give 40 pence for 40 days 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 […]
13 Dec 18
Christmas Opening Hours
Both centres will be CLOSED on Tuesday 25th December 2018 and Tuesday 1st January 2019 but will be open as usual on Friday 21st & 28th December and Friday 4th January 2019.
27 Nov 18
Foodbank Festive Fundraising Appeal launched
Please do support us in any way that you can; we are so grateful for all the fantastic donations given to us, in both food and funds. People in our communities will sadly need to make difficult choices this Christmas including the choice between heating and eating. Please help us to keep providing emergency food & […]
11 Oct 18
Harvest 2018
Thank you all for your amazing Harvest donations. Our warehouse team are very busy sorting and storing your donations which will keep us going into the winter months and beyond. This year our Harvest theme is ‘Healthy Harvest in a Tin’ and if you would like to donate food to us, we would really appreciate […]
24 May 18
May Newsletter & Data Protection Information
Check out our latest newsletter to find out about what our team has been up to lately. Plus read some important information regarding the changes surrounding data protection. https://mailchi.mp/d48c0f0841d2/may-newsletter-data-protection-laws-update
30 Mar 18
Easter opening hours
Both our sessions at Lutterworth & Countesthorpe will be closed today, Good Friday, but will re-open as usual next Tuesday 3rd April 2018.
12 Mar 18
Foodbank & Countesthorpe Leysland Community College Fundraising Fashion Show
Join us for a Charity Fashion Show on Wednesday 11th April 2018 A huge selection of High Street branded clothing available at heavily discounted prices! 7.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. (doors open at 7.00 p.m.) at Countesthorpe Leysland Community College in the College Theatre Winchester Road Countesthorpe Leicester LE8 5PR £5 ticket admission including a complimentary hot drink […]
8 Feb 17
Little extras that make a HUGE difference….
Our clients visit us for emergency food supplies, but they are always really grateful for the toiletries that YOU donate and we distribute. Right now we are desperate for TOILET ROLLS and DEODORANTS, and we also have low stock of TOOTHBRUSHES, TOOTHPASTE and bars of SOAP. Let’s keep working together to help restore our clients’ dignity. Thank you!
30 Jan 17
Countesthorpe donations urgently needed please!
If you’re shopping in Countesthorpe and would like to donate to our Foodbank we URGENTLY require the following items: Tinned Vegetables Tinned Spaghetti Instant mashed potato Tinned Potatoes Tinned fruit Ravioli/Pasta/Vegetarian tinned items Instant noodles/pasta snacks Savoury biscuits Jam/Choc Spread Hot Chocolate Snack bars Toilet Roll Shampoo/conditioner Deodorant Laundry liquid/powder Washing up liquid Donations can […]
29 Dec 16
Volunteer Warehouse Supervisor needed….
Have some time on your hands and looking for something new to do in the New Year? Our current Warehouse Supervisor is stepping down from the role after 3 years of dedicated volunteering at the Foodbank, and we therefore require someone to take over the running of our warehouse on a voluntary basis. Previous warehouse and/or […]