Blog & Articles - Bournemouth Foodbank

27 Feb 21

High Sheriff of Dorset Visit

The team of staff and volunteers at the Bournemouth Foodbank received a visit from the High Sheriff of Dorset last July. We’ve recently received a published article as part of the brochure Inspiring Hope – An insight into the inspirational work of some of Dorset’s charities and towns […] featuring our Foodbank and would love to […]

6 Feb 21

It was a Godsend

Read this touching message Lenford left us when he received food from one of our foodbank centres. This place is beautiful, it is a godsend. I’m ex-military and I use to have it all. When I cam here, I had nothing and I did give up. When I met you all, you said to me, […]

1 Feb 21

The census is coming

The census is coming. By taking part, you can help inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as healthcare, education and transport. The census is a unique survey that happens every 10 years. It gives us a snapshot of all the people and households in England and Wales – the most detailed information […]

10 Nov 20

Reverse Advent Calendar 2020

Christmas is upon us! We might find ourselves deep into yet another lockdown. But Christmas is getting close and now more than ever people in our communities need your help. Why not exercise your Christmas spirit by giving out to others following along our Reverse Advent calendar this year? Our Reverse Advent provides the opportunity […]

3 Jun 20

Your Farmer Meals – EXCITING NEWS

Bournemouth Foodbank is in partnership with ‘Your Farmer’ in a new and exciting way to help feed our community of Bournemouth. When ordering from Bournemouth Foodbank/Your Farmer, you are not only putting healthy food on your table, you are also providing healthy food for a family in crisis and in desperate need, within our community. […]

15 May 20

Eat Well, Spend Less Online

We are really excited to be introducing our brand new Eat Well, Spend Less Course (EWSL). It will be online-only due to the current pandemic, but we want to set you up for success by providing you with everything you need. The course will be 6 weeks long and will be released as a weekly video with a variety […]

4 Apr 20

COVID-19 Update

The Coronavirus outbreak has paralyzed the world, with a worldwide reach unprecedented in our lifetimes. The Bournemouth Foodbank’s commitment to see the need of the most vulnerable in our community covered remains unchanged. Food banks have been given essential status, and our intention is to keep the Bournemouth Foodbank open for as long as possible. Our […]

13 Mar 20

40 FOR 40 CHALLENGE

19 Nov 19

Reverse Advent 2019

Foodbank Reverse Advent Artwork Banner - Bournemouth Foodbank

After the success of previous years, we’re thrilled to announce that Bournemouth Foodbank will once again be running a Reverse Advent campaign this Christmas. To refresh your memory, Reverse Advent provides the opportunity for you to make a difference during the advent season. Instead of receiving an advent treat (ok, maybe as well as!) you […]

11 Jul 19

2030 lunch boxes & 286 extra food parcels – combatting ‘Holiday Hunger’

Bournemouth Beach in the holidays - holiday hunger - Foodbank

Holiday season is nearly upon us!! It is such a great time, the weather is beautiful, the sea and beaches in Bournemouth are among the best in the world, we have the New Forest on our doorstep and are so privileged to live in this amazing part of the country. And yet we are having […]

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