News
3 Jan 22
Reopening after Christmas and New Year
Our centres reopen at their usual times from 4th January 2022
23 Dec 21
During the period we are closed please call Trafford Assist on 0808 2787803 for any help with food.
7 Jun 21
New Warehouse
Our new warehouse is now up and running. We have relocated from Timperley Methodist Church to Newstead Terrace Timperley. Our warehouse is open for donations every Wednesday and Friday morning 8.30 – 11.30am
23 Oct 20
We are still operating
Although our foodbank centres are closed, we are still operating and issuing food parcels to people in financial crisis. Due to local and national restrictions we are working in partnership with Trafford Council to make sure people get the support they need. If you need food please call….0300 330 9073. Where you will be signposted […]
24 Mar 20
Temporary closure and Emergency Response Hubs
We are having to temporarily close the food bank due to measures put in place to slow the spread of #covid19. Emergency support will continue to be available through the Trafford Community Response Line which will be operational Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm and managed by Citizens Advice Bureau. The number is 0300 330 […]
17 Mar 20
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update
This is a notice in regards to recent events relating to the Coronavirus. Due to this current crisis, we are prioritising supporting local people in need within our centres so may be delayed in replying to any other non-urgent enquires. We will endeavour to reply to you within an appropriate time frame but please be […]
19 Oct 17
Introducing Trafford South’s Foodbank Manager ; Nicky Kenrick
Nicky is a local single parent of two boys with an employment history in Training Management and Communications. With a sociology degree she is excited to be able to put all her skills into practice helping to improve the quality of lives of people within Inspired by the 130 plus volunteers that are dedicated and […]
23 Dec 15
6 Unexpected Things Foodbanks Need
A visit to the food bank isn’t exactly a traditional Christmas activity, but one UK charity is asking for a little extra help this month, when demand is at its highest and families are choosing between eating and heating.
8 Dec 15
Why Would a Mum Doing a Business Degree Find Herself Begging on the Streets This Winter?
With Christmas approaching, Michele from Brent Foodbank shares how she’s helping to make the festive season special for those struggling. “For the past few days I haven’t been to the street begging for money to buy food for me and my baby…” This was what a mother at Brent Foodbank told us recently. She was […]
1 Dec 15
Emergency Budget gets the food poverty test
David McAuley, Chief Executive of The Trussell Trust said: “We have two simple tests for the budget being delivered today. Firstly, what does it do to reduce the number of people in poverty and hunger? Secondly, what does it do to ensure the Government is supporting the work of charities and social enterprise in taking […]