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Bournemouth Foodbank and Bournemouth & Poole College Unite to Drive Awareness and Community Support

September 2024 – Bournemouth Foodbank is delighted to announce a partnership with Bournemouth & Poole College for the 2024/25 academic year. This collaboration will focus on raising awareness about food poverty, fostering a culture of giving, and engaging students in meaningful ways to support local communities in need. The partnership will see Bournemouth Foodbank working […]

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Bournemouth Food Bank getting a run for their money this October

Local charity partners with run club to raise essential funds.

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Chicken & Blues Launches CBS Knockout Wings Promotion to Support Bournemouth Foodbank

Bournemouth, July 2024 – Bournemouth Foodbank is thrilled to announce Chicken & Blues’ (C&B) launch of their latest promotion, CBS Knockout Wings, in collaboration with local boxing champion Chris Billam-Smith (CBS). This special promotion features spicy wings that pack a punch, available now through the end of August. Until the end of August, every purchase […]

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Highest Demand on Record

Bournemouth, May 15, 2024 – Bournemouth Foodbank has experienced a record number of people seeking emergency food assistance over the past year. The latest figures reveal a growing crisis in our community, with an increased need for support despite the easing of inflation.

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Bournemouth Foodbank partners with Chicken & Blues as its charity of the year

Bournemouth, February 2024 – Bournemouth Foodbank is excited to announce a partnership with ever-popular local restaurant group, Chicken & Blues. This collaboration marks a new chapter in community engagement and support for Bournemouth residents. Chicken & Blues, known for ‘Mama’s Home Cookin’ and their community spirit, has chosen Bournemouth Foodbank as their charity of the […]

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Reverse Advent Calendar 2023

‘Tis the Season of Giving 🌟🎁🎄 Our Reverse Advent Calendar Returns! Guess what? The spirit of the holidays has landed at Bournemouth Foodbank, and the Reverse Advent Calendar you all love is back and better than ever! Why Join the Cause? As the holiday season approaches, we’re faced with the reality that many within our […]

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Record Demand at Bournemouth Foodbank

Bournemouth Foodbank Reports Record Demand as
Over 12,000 People Seek Assistance in the Past Year

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Celebrating Partnerships

Bournemouth Foodbank Celebrates Impactful Partnerships at Business Breakfast Event

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Warm Spaces Initiative

Bournemouth Foodbank Launches Warm Spaces Initiative to Provide Free Meals and Comfortable Environments for Those in Need

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Lent and food insecurity

Read the article on MEDIUM.COM Lent’s origins can be traced back to early Christian communities, who observed a period of fasting and repentance in the lead-up to Easter. Throughout the history of Lent, food has played a central role in the observance of this season. Fasting, or abstaining from certain foods or meals, has long […]

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