News
16 Aug 17
Upcoming Events & Fundraisers
We are so grateful for everyone who takes it upon themselves to help fundraise for the foodbank! This might be by collecting items of food, finances, clothing or just raising awareness- all of it makes a difference! Join us at these events for an opportunity to have a great time out with friends or family, all […]
4 Aug 17
Chale Show 5th and 6th August
The weekend of the 5th and 6th August sees the Chale Show taking place over on the South side of the Island. The Isle of Wight Foodbank volunteers will be there collecting funds and answering questions, so pop along for a chat. We have a fab raffle running, with prizes from local attractions such […]
8 May 17
Foodbank use continues to rise
NEW FIGURES SHOW 1987 EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPLIES GIVEN TO LOCAL PEOPLE BY THE ISLE OF WIGHT FOODBANK IN LAST YEAR… AN INCREASE ON LAST YEAR 1987 three day emergency food supplies given to local people in crisis by the Isle of Wight Foodbank in 2016-17 – feeding 4817 people. Latest statistics published by The Trussell […]
12 Apr 17
Wightaid help to keep our van on the road for another year
We are excited to announce that WightAid have recently supported the foodbank by providing the funds required to keep our van on the road for another year. What does the foodbank need a van for? Throughout the week, food is delivered to 6 foodbank centres across the Island, where clients issued with a voucher can collect […]
31 Mar 17
Changes to Isle of Wight foodbank centres
The Isle of Wight foodbank’s centre at Shanklin will be holding its final session on Wednesday 29th March – after this date foodbank clients will be advised to attend other local foodbank centres such as the Sandown or Ventnor foodbanks to receive their emergency food. Looking at our statistics for the Isle of Wight, […]
27 Mar 17
I, Daniel Blake: Ryde
Join us on Sunday 2nd April at Aspire, Ryde to watch a FREE showing of I, Daniel Blake – award winning & moving Film from Ken Loach. This film has won awards such as the Palme d’Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival and the Prix du public at the 2016 Locarno International Film Festival. […]
13 Feb 17
Random Acts of Kindness are helping people in crisis
Random Acts of Kindness are helping people in crisis
23 Jan 17
Reflecting on the Festive Season
Christmas is always a busy time for us, with demand for the foodbank increasing as families struggle to budget, unemployment continues and the school holidays begin. Many people turn to the foodbank for help over this period, and we are pleased to be able to offer a helping hand where needed. Low income, Debt, Benefit […]
19 Dec 16
Isle of Wight foodbank thanks people for their generosity during the Neighbourhood Food Collection
This December, local people donated enough food for an incredible 5,714 meals at Tesco stores during the ninth Neighbourhood Food Collection. The collection took place between 1st and 3rd December 2016, in partnership with Tesco, foodbank charity The Trussell Trust, and food redistribution charity, FareShare. For many people referred to a foodbank after being hit […]