News
27 May 14
Sandra’s Story
“Circumstances are that I do not have any money to buy food. I am experiencing mental health difficulties. I have no local family and friends or support network. Someone took advantage of using my bank card and took money from my account, leaving me with no money. I feel quite vulnerable at the moment and […]
21 May 14
Faith in Foodbanks? Exciting NEW Church Resource!
In the last five years the need for foodbanks in the UK has grown dramatically. Thousands of Churches have responded by starting or supporting foodbanks within their communities. Last year Trussell Trust, which helps 4 in 10 of the UK’s foodbanks, fed over 900,000 people including more than 300,000 children. The entire foodbank movement will […]
16 May 14
Guest Blog: My Walk to the Foodbank
Article by George, a visitor to West Cheshire Foodbank. My journey to the Foodbank began at the local Citizens Advice Bureau. A kind volunteer behind the desk gave me a number and informed me this would be called out when it was time for my interview. Waiting here for the next hour, one fact of […]
14 May 14
Foodbank National Conference 2014 #FBN2014 @Trussell Trust
West Cheshire Foodbank was at the Trussell Trust Foodbank Conference today! It was really exciting to share what’s been going on across the Foodbank network over the last year. It was great to be able to contribute to the seminar on client stories too. If you were attending and you’d like to get in touch […]
12 May 14
Road to Warehouse from M53 Junction 10 Closed: Use Junction 9
We’ve just had a notification that the canal bridge on Stanney Mill Road will be closed from 15 to 22 May for more roadworks to be carried out. If you are coming to the warehouse during this time, please use Junction 9 of the M53 (Town Centre/Boat Museum) and follow the diversion signs. Sorry for […]
10 May 14
Guest Blog: Poor diet is the result of poverty not lack of education
By Lynne Kennedy, University of Chester Cheaper than the real thing, but less healthy. David Wright, CC BY-NC-ND Public health professionals are calling on the prime minister to do more to help the many families in the UK who cannot afford a decent diet. Contrary to popular belief, people who are experiencing food poverty are not ignorant […]
9 May 14
Guest Blog: A living wage – not food aid – is answer to issue of food poverty
By Elizabeth Dowler, University of Warwick  Charitable food provision is growing, and more and more people are being fed by food banks and other initiatives. The press and TV have debated the legitimacy of such provision and highlighted the number of users. Clearly many people contribute food, time and other resources to sustain these […]
6 May 14
Let’s Keep Volunteering Voluntary @keepvolvol
West Cheshire Foodbank is supporting the Keep Volunteering Voluntary Campaign. We are proud of every person who volunteers with us and we know the value of volunteering. Volunteering means people independently choosing to give their time freely to help others and make the world a better place. Workfare schemes force unemployed people to carry out unpaid work or […]
2 May 14
Rebecca’s Story
“We have just had a new baby – Rebecca is nearly 6 weeks old. Daddy was made redundant and is receiving JSA. Mum is awaiting maternity allowance but because of a delay in the tax office we will not be receiving a payment for as long as 8 weeks. Because of this we are experiencing […]