News | East Yorkshire Foodbank

19 Jun 24

Tickton – top donors!

Tickton village and wider community have donated an amazing 30,000 items of food since 2020. Thank you to all the individuals, the school, pre-school, youth club, church and other organisations who have contributed to help those in need. Special recognition to volunteer Jon who is the driving force. If you feel your community would like […]

18 Dec 23

CHRISTMAS CLOSURE DATES 2023

Green background, colourful circles in the shape of a fir tree. Text reads: Christmas closure dates. We close Fri 22nd Dec (noon). Reopen Tues 2nd.

We are closed from Friday 22nd Dec for the Christmas week. We will re-open on the 2nd of January. Last referrals Weds 20th. Last requests for food parcels Thurs 21st. Thank you.

4 Oct 23

The Book Auction is back!

Calling all book lovers! Local authors are running a book auction (online) to raise money for the East Yorkshire Food bank starts today. It runs 6th to 20th October 2023. The auction is online – so anyone can bid from anywhere in the country. It’s a great chance to pick up an unusual gift for […]

11 May 23

New social media policy

The trustees recently approved the adoption of a social media policy. The food bank has pages on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and soon Instagram. Please follow us and share so our messages reach a wide range of people. The policy, as you would imagine, just says please be courteous and do not use our name/logo in […]

15 Dec 22

Foodbank closure dates over Christmas – get your requests in now

The food bank will close at lunchtime on Friday 23rd December. Requests for a food parcel need to be in by 1pm Thursday 22nd Dec. We open again on Tuesday 3rd Jan at 9.30am. If you’re likely to need food parcels over the holiday period, please call 01482 772060 or email [email protected]. Please include your […]

10 Nov 22

Donate directly to East Yorkshire Food Bank

We are incredibly grateful for the donations of food that we receive, but we also need donations of money. This allows us to buy the staples that we need the most and make sure the food boxes contain a good mix of essentials. We have a campaign to raise money to food on our Just […]

10 Nov 22

It’s Reverse Advent Calendar challenge time again!

Reverse Advent calendar with suggested donations

The reverse advent calendar is a lovely way of helping those less fortunate face Christmas. Great to do as a family or group of work colleagues. How it works: You or you with family/friends put one item to donate aside each day. At the end of the 24 days you have a super donation for […]

19 Oct 22

Book Auction to raise money for the Foodbank

image of books. Text reads Book auction to raise money for East Yorkshire Foodbank

Calling all book lovers! Local authors are running a book auction (online) to raise money for the East Yorkshire Food bank starts today. It runs 6th to 20th October 2023. The auction is online – so anyone can bid from anywhere in the country. It’s a great chance to pick up an unusual gift for […]

12 Jan 22

Items often needed at the Foodbank

Are you going shopping? Why not add something for the foodbank to your shop? There are collection points all over East Yorkshire – click here for a list of collection points.

12 Jan 22

Energy vouchers for Hull & East Yorkshire residents

Who: Unity in Community charity has funds for energy vouchers for Hull & East Yorks residents What: Vouchers for pre-payment gas or electric meters including pre-payment smart meters When: Applications open today 10th Jan 2022 Where: Phone 01482 420836 No need to be on benefits.

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