News

17 Mar 20

Outlet Opening Status

Currently our outlets are open but in view of the recent government statements on 16th March we are taking vouchers at the entrance. We are asking volunteers and voucher holders to self distance in this process to safegaurd all concerned.

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15 Mar 20

COVID-19 Preparations

We are currently working on plans with other foodbanks, partners and Bristol City Council to have sufficient stocks and methods of delivery to try and support the many people who will be affected by the coming outbreak, Please do donate food and other items as outlined on our Donate Food page We will also be looking […]

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10 Dec 19

Drive Vauxhall Support Foodbank

We are really pleased that Drive Vauxhall Central, Avon Street are supporting us at this festive season. Quoting from their facebook page here If you spot our Vauxhall #Movano ? driving around #Bristol Snap & Share ? it on #Facebook and tag Drive Vauxhall Bristol Central to be entered into a Prize Draw to win £50 […]

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5 Aug 19

Reduced Staffing in August

We have a lot of staff leave in August so may not be able to answer emails and phone messages until early September. We have placed most information you need on the website. Referral agencies wanting more vouchers may need to refer clients to the Councils emergency payment and welfare grant schemes as an alternative […]

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29 Jul 19

August Opening Changes

Our final session at Tudor Road on Wednesdays will be 31st July and it will then be closed. All other outlets will be open during August – Kingswood on Mondays (but not Bank Holiday 26th) also Fishponds and St Marks outlets on Fridays. (We plan to reopen Wednesdays in September at the St Marks location)

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1 Feb 19

Foodbank Outlets Closed today 1/2/19

Both St Marks and Fishponds outlets are closed today due to the weather conditions We anticipate being open Monday and onwards at our normal outlet times and current vouchers and council referrals will be accepted at other outlets next week  

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19 Dec 18

Christmas Opening and Closing

Kingswood Outlet is open the 24th December and then all outets are closed until Tudor Road opens again on 2nd January and then all outlets run as normal after that.

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27 Mar 18

Foodbanks Closed Easter

All outlets are closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Back to normal from Wednesday 4th April.

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2 Mar 18

Foodbanks Open Today

Fishponds and St Marks Road outlets are both open today and being run by smaller teams of local staff and volunteers.

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9 Jan 18

Christmas Food Donations

We just wanted to say a massive ‘THANK YOU’ to all the Businesses, Schools and Individuals who collected and donated over 8 tonnes of food to us in the run up to Christmas. It was a bit overwheming but really encouraging.

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