News | Isle of Wight Foodbank

13 Jan 23

Asda Green Token – Vote here

With the annual food inflation jumping to 13.3% in December, where we supported over 900 people, and the cost of living crisis continuing to rise, we appreciate the timing of the Asda Green Token Giving Fund. Asda is supporting thousands of local good causes, and the new voting period has just began. PLEASE VOTE HERE […]

14 Nov 22

Mid Year Stats Apr-Sept 2022

On Thursday 10th November, we released our stats for emergency food parcel distribution from April to September 2022, which shed light on the level of need for the Isle of Wight Foodbank in our local community. The stark new figures reveal that we provided 2635 emergency food parcels to people who couldn’t afford the essentials […]

1 Nov 22

Southern Water Drop In Sessions

Southern Water are very kindly providing Drop In sessions at our Foodbanks to provide practical advice on reducing your water bill. If you would like to know more and receive one of their practical and free goody bags to help you reduce your water bill, drop into our foodbank cafe’s and have a cuppa and […]

25 Oct 22

Monthly Clothing Sale Reopening 29.10.22

We are very excited to be re-opening our monthly clothing sales after being closed for two years due to the pandemic. It was the right decision to make back in 2020 as it allowed us to focus on keeping our volunteers safe, and those using the foodbank, as we continued to support local people in […]

27 Jun 22

Southern Water Drop In Sessions

Southern Water are very kindly providing Drop In sessions at our Foodbanks to provide practical advice on reducing your water bill. Thanks to Stuart (pictured above) who joined us today at our Cowes foodbank. If you would like to know more and receive one of their practical and free goody bags to help you reduce […]

10 Jun 22

Preloved Clothing – Opening Soon

We are excited to be opening up our Textile Recycling Centre again after two years. Covid saw us needing the space to socially distance our volunteers to keep them safe. We also closed our doors to the general public, pre-packing food for collection outside our buildings. Now this has changed, we hope to be able […]

12 Jan 22

Thank you for donations nov/dec 2021

14 Million people in the UK live in poverty and the Isle of Wight is no exception, which is why we appreciate every single donation. We are unable to mention every kind and generous soul that donates, helping to support local people in crisis, but we would like to thank you all! December is our […]

7 Nov 21

MUSICAL MADNESS FUNDRAISER NOVEMBER 2021

A NIGHT OF MUSICAL MADNESS TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT FOODBANK Come and enjoy a great night at the Quay Arts Centre featuring The Rug Band, Strawberry Moon, Francie Aiello & Heather Wilson, The Kelpies and now also JC and Kathy Grimshaw, with a bowl of chilli, whilst also supporting the Isle […]

7 Nov 21

Donate Festive Food with our Reverse Advent Calendar

Donate festive food to help Isle of WightFoodbank bring joy to local families in crisis this Christmas. From November 1st – 24th, follow along with our Reverse Advent Calendar and each day give an item to support a local person in crisis. Isle of Wight Foodbank is asking local people to help bring festive cheer to families struggling to eat this Christmas by donating […]

5 Jul 21

106 Km Ultra Challenge for the Foodbank

Read on to find out what Graeme is doing this weekend (10 July 2021) to raise necessary funds for the Isle of Wight Foodbank, but before you do, we’d like to say a massive thank you Graeme and do hope the challenge goes well! Hello there and well done for making it this far. Grab […]

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