News
25 Nov 13
Important Changes
1] West CheshireFoodbank is the new name for Chester and Ellesmere Port Foodbank. We are responding to the need that we see in the areas surrounding Chester and Ellesmere Port. In the New Year, we are looking at opening a new Food Distribution Centre in Neston. As yet there is not enough support for people […]
15 Nov 13
‘Pop Up’ at Trinity Ellesmere Port
At the heart of Trinity Methodist Churchis the desire to be church in the community; to share who we are and to be there for one another as neighbours in Ellesmere Port.A recent funding opportunity has now allowed us to develop a ‘Pop Up’ approach to sharing cookery skills. The Pop Up was initiated […]
12 Nov 13
Regarding Jenny’s Story
Over the last couple of days, Jenny’s story has received considerable attention from the public as well as from local and national media. People have been shocked by the idea that someone might be given the wrong advice and have also asked whose role it was to advocate for Jenny in this situation. Our purpose as a […]
6 Nov 13
Jenny
Jenny came to the Chester and Ellesmere Port Foodbank last month, having been diagnosed with terminal Cancer. Her prognosis was three to six months. She already suffered with several chronic illnesses preventing her from working over the last two years and was in receipt of Disability Living Allowance. Having no family she was trying to […]
15 Oct 13
Welcome
Welcome to our new blog! We’ll soon be giving visitors to the Foodbank the chance to share their stories with you here. We’ll also keep you updated on what we’re up to and share the latest Foodbank news and events that are taking place in Chester and Ellesmere Port. You can follow us by entering your email […]