The Foodbank opened for the first time on Friday 4th November 2011.
The Trussell Trust's UK foodbank network works in partnership with local churches and communities to open foodbanks nationwide. There are over 100 foodbanks in the UK. Last year UK foodbanks fed over 60,000 people. Read more
The foodbank opening times are as follows:
Tuesdays 2.00 - 4.00pm
Fridays 10.00am to noon.
The venue is:
'The Candle'
88 Station Road
YATE
We rely on food donations to feed local people in crisis. From packets of pasta to tins of tomatoes, please give what you can. Click here to find out how to donate.
Could you donate in-date non-perishable food from our shopping list? Read more
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