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Donate items

link to our facebook page for current items we may be short of

 

We are extremely grateful for any donations of food, toiletries, kitchen items, clothes, bedding and warm blankets.

The following list gives you an idea of standard food parcel items:

Pasta, rice, noodles, pasta sauce, curry sauce, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, tinned fruit, jam, peanut butter, rice pudding, custard, tinned tomatos, lentils, cereal, biscuits, squash/juice drink, baked beans, tinned fish (tuna/salmon), tinned meat (if you eat meat), soup (meat or vegetable), tinned vegetables (peas, carrots, sweetcorn), tinned Potatoes, UHT milk, sugar, shampoo, toothpaste, toilet roll, shower gel/soap, deodorant, sanitary towels/tampons, toothbrushes, razor, baby wipes, nappies (all sizes), baby food, washing tablets, washing up liquid, cleaning spray & sponges, shaving gel and cooking oil.

Please do feel free to bring these (or any other items you think may be useful) along to one of our sessions (see home page for opening times), or if you have a larger collection which you would like to arrange then email info@meadowsfoodbankandpantry.org.uk.

donate to us via just giving

Click here to Donate via our Just giving page
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Volunteer for us

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We are very grateful for any volunteers of help either for our pantry or foodbank operations, as we are always in need of helpers. Please do email us on info@meadowsfoodbankandpantry.org.uk for further information. Volunteers are asked to sign up to a regular session and attend at least 3 out of 4 sessions per month where possible. Typical tasks which a volunteer may help with include:

  • Helping sort new food coming into the foodbank warehouse by dating and storing items. 
  • Help sort donations of clothes. 
  • Help pre-prepare food parcels for guests from the food warehouse. 
  • Serve tea, coffee, and biscuits in the café area. 
  • Meet with foodbank guests to go through their food requirements, identify their needs, and ensure they are accessing the right advice and support. Engage in friendly, informal conversation. 
  • Check Pantry members in electronically and take cash and card payments. 
  • Assist members shopping in the Pantry and help restock shelves as needed. 
  • Help with tidying and minimal cleaning up after sessions. 
  • Help “behind the scenes” with administrative operations, raising awareness & donations for the foodbank, IT support and Christmas gift initiatives. 

Please do come and join us!!!!