News
12 Nov 20
2271 food bank parcels provided for children in Chester and Ellesmere Port during first six months of the pandemic
Press release 12 November 2020 2271 food bank parcels provided for children in Chester and Ellesmere Port during first six months of the pandemic New figures released by West Cheshire Foodbank reveal 5471 emergency food parcels were provided to people between April and September of this year – and a shocking 40% increase on the same period in 2019of these went […]
18 Apr 20
Update 18 April 2020 – A thank you!!
Update April 18th 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has created tremendous turbulence for us, necessitating the reinvention of most aspects of our work in the course of a few weeks! In West Cheshire Foodbank, we have also aimed to create new ways of working that reflect our core values and strategic aims, and which will […]
24 Mar 20
Coronavirus Pandemic Updated Information
In the current situation in the country, West Cheshire Foodbank will operate to the best of its ability to provide emergency food to those in crisis. We want to thank our large donor base, our partner organisations and our hard-working volunteers for their dedication in keeping this vital work going. We have had to implement […]
24 Mar 20
Our operations during the Covid-19 Pandemic
During the Covid-19 pandemic West Cheshire Foodbank remains committed to relieving poverty across the borough by sharing non-perishable public food donations with those who do not have enough money to buy enough food for themselves or their families. West Cheshire Foodbank will collaborate with other agencies and share its resources to ensure that to the best […]
24 Mar 20
Revised process for volunteer applications during Covid19 Pandemic
We are trying to maintain levels of service as far as we can..if you are able please fill in this form to add to our volunteers list Thanks for your support, it is appreciated.
31 Oct 19
Welcome Network Conference 2019
The Welcome Network recently held a conference; ‘More Than Just Food’ at Wesley Church in Chester which saw stakeholders and people from many different agencies coming together from across the area with a shared interest at a joined up holistic approach to tackling poverty. The conference heard about the Welcome Network’s contribution to this area from […]
13 Sep 19
No Deal Brexit – Statement from West Cheshire Foodbank Trustees
The risk of food poverty in a Brexit no-deal scenario A statement from the trustees 10th September 2019 West Cheshire Foodbank helps people experiencing crisis food poverty caused by social and economic policies. However, we are a campaigning, as well as a helping, organisation. We are part of a movement of people committed to a […]