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23 Jan 17
Reflecting on the Festive Season
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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
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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 […]
6 Dec 16
Family Friendly Carol Singing at the Kingston Arms, Cowes
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Jackie is supporting us this Christmas by hosting a Family Friendly Event at the Kingston Arms in Cowes. On Tuesday 13th December from 7pm there will be Carol singing around the Piano, for all the family, plus a raffle in aid of the foodbank. Donations of food will also be collected during the event. We hope […]
5 Dec 16
Just Turn Up & Sing: Handel’s Messiah
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Isle of Wight foodbank is being supported by the Turn up and Sing event on Tuesday 13th December 2016 at St Thomas’ Minster, Newport, IoW. 7 pm for Singers, 7.30 pm for the Audience Entrance is free, but there will be a collection, with proceeds to charity ALL WELCOME- no rehearsals required. There will be an Orchestral Accompaniment […]
5 Dec 16
Christmas Opening Hours
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Please click on the link below to view our Christmas Opening Hours Christmas Opening Hours
24 Nov 16
Monthly Clothing Sale: December
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Winter has most definitely arrived! Wrap up warm and venture out to our Monthly Clothing Sale on Saturday 3rd December! Come along and pick up some winter warmers, or an outfit for the festive party season, and come into our warm cafe for a hot drink and a slice of cake. There may even be […]
21 Nov 16
Neighbourhood Food Collection
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Help us support people facing hunger this winter by joining us for the UK’s biggest food collection. https://isleofwight.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/neighbourhood-food-collection/
7 Nov 16
November Clothing Sale
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Our monthly clothing sale on Saturday was a successful event. It was lovely to see our regular customers, as well as some new faces. Bargains were bought, and homemade cake was enjoyed in our Cafe. The next clothing sale will be on Saturday 3rd December from 10am – 1pm. We look forward to seeing you […]
24 Oct 16
Remember, remember the 5th November!
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Join us on Saturday 5th November for our Monthly Clothing Sale, where you can pick up a few bargains and enjoy a hot drink and a slice of cake in the cafe, whilst helping out a local charity on the Island. 10am-1pm at Foodbank HQ, Love Lane, Cowes, PO31 7ET. Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Clothing […]