News
4 Apr 23
Vacancy: Partnerships and Strategy Coordinator
We’re recruiting! We are seeking a Partnerships and Strategy Coordinator to work with the Penryn and Falmouth Foodbank team. The successful candidate will be able to lead the creation, development and delivery of the strategic plan whilst developing closer relationships with external referrers for the Foodbank. For more information about the role and how to […]
29 Mar 21
Easter Opening Hours
We will be open during our normal times except from Easter Monday. Open: Thursday 1st April 2pm – 4pm Closed: Easter Monday Re-opening: Thursday 8th April 2pm -4pm
21 Jul 20
Face Coverings from this Friday!
With the new advice on face masks / coverings. All clients need to wear a face covering when attending the foodbank from Friday 24th July. Many thanks for your cooperation.
5 Oct 16
Foodbank Quiz
Saturday 14th October 2016 7pm – 9pm at the Highway Community Centre, Church Road, Penryn. Doors open at 6.45pm and entry is £2.00 per person. Refreshments will be on sale and there will be various prizes. The quiz is being co-hosted by the Youth Cafe in association with the Highway Church, proceeds will go to […]
23 Dec 15
6 Unexpected Things Foodbanks Need
A visit to the food bank isn’t exactly a traditional Christmas activity, but one UK charity is asking for a little extra help this month, when demand is at its highest and families are choosing between eating and heating.
8 Dec 15
Why Would a Mum Doing a Business Degree Find Herself Begging on the Streets This Winter?
With Christmas approaching, Michele from Brent Foodbank shares how she’s helping to make the festive season special for those struggling. “For the past few days I haven’t been to the street begging for money to buy food for me and my baby…” This was what a mother at Brent Foodbank told us recently. She was […]
1 Dec 15
Emergency Budget gets the food poverty test
David McAuley, Chief Executive of The Trussell Trust said: “We have two simple tests for the budget being delivered today. Firstly, what does it do to reduce the number of people in poverty and hunger? Secondly, what does it do to ensure the Government is supporting the work of charities and social enterprise in taking […]
21 Oct 15
Listening to the lives behind the foodbank statistics
MPs and peers discussed tackling UK poverty. The Trussell Trust, along with dozens of representatives from its UK network of foodbanks, were in parliament yesterday speaking with MPs and Peers about the work they do to combat hunger and poverty. Hosting the event, Chris White MP commended the varied work of the Trussell Trust’s foodbanks, […]
1 May 15
Trussell Trust foodbanks gave out over one million three day emergency food supplies to UK people in crisis in 2014/15.
Benefit delays, low income and benefit changes are the primary reasons why people are currently being referred to foodbanks for emergency food. About Our Statistics The Trussell Trust statistics are a measure of volume – they show the number of people to whom The Trussell Trust foodbanks have given three days’ emergency food. These are […]