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19 Mar 21
Easter comes to the Foodbank
As well as a visit from the Easter Bunny earlier in the week, we have also had a kind donation from Pepperells Solicitors of £200 to purchase Easter eggs. Thank you Pepperells, this makes such a difference to families who are facing food poverty.
4 Mar 21
Beverley Town Under 12s Mileathon
What a great achievement, a huge thank you to the Beverley Under 12’s Football Team, read how they set themselves a challenge during Lockdown 3.0 whilst raising money for the Foodbank… Since the announcement of Lockdown version 3, we have been trying to think of ways that the team can stay fit and motivated, whilst […]
10 Feb 21
PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE
Since last April the East Yorkshire Food Bank has fed over 7200 people. This amazing figure would not have been possible but for the generous donations of food and money from local people. Our volunteers have worked tirelessly packing boxes and fulfilling parcels and as Trustees we want to say a huge THANK YOU to […]
10 Feb 21
CHARITY OF CHOICE
We at the EYFB are delighted to have been chosen by Smith and Nephew to be their one of their 2021 Charity Partners. Huge thanks from all the Trustees and Volunteers to those who voted for us. We have lots of exciting fund raising ideas for when we come out of lockdown. Watch this space […]
20 Jan 21
SEE YOU IN THE 19TH HOLE AT COTTINGHAM PARKS
We are delighted to announce the Captains of Cottingham Parks Golf Club have chosen the East Yorkshire Food Bank as their charity for 2021. Thank you so much for choosing us and we are looking forward to seeing you when things begin to open up again!
10 Jan 21
THANK YOU BEVERLEY FLEMINGATE
What a wonderful start to the Year when Wykeland, owner of Beverley Flemingate topped up our Pop Up Shop success by adding a donation of their own – over £ 900 more. Thank you so much !!!!!!
21 Dec 20
Pop-up Success…
POP UP THANK YOU A HUGE thank you to everyone who has visited us over the last 3 weeks; donated food, money, bought raffle tickets, played the tombola, coloured pictures or even just popped in to say hi. Also thanks to our volunteers to helped run the shop, we’ve had volunteers new and existing and […]
5 Dec 20
Colouring Competition
One of the walls in our pop-up shop is a little bare so we thought we’d run a colouring competition for the children. There are 2 age categories under 6 and Over 6 to win a one of 2 M&S Children’s hampers. You can print of the attached designs at home or collect a sheet […]
10 Nov 20
Reverse Advent Calendar 2020 Appeal…
We are pleased to launch our Reverse Advent Calendar and Festive Fare collection. You will see a few different items this year, one being the Christmas Cards and Stamps. We are helping people who are isolated and this is a way in which they can stay in touch with family and loved ones. In order […]
4 Nov 20
COVID UPDATE
We just wanted to reassure everyone we are still operating. We have sessions running in Beverley and Hornsea by appointment ONLY to collect food parcels. We also have a delivery service in operation supporting those who are vulnerable and living rurally. If you need support please reach out, you are not alone and we are […]