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5 Sep 23

SEPTEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER For the latest news on the current Trussell Trust campaign to guarantee benefits that actually meet the cost of living, together with details of fundraising for B30 and South Birmingham Foodbank and how you can get involved, click here: Newsletter Sept 23 final

15 May 23

Support Daniel in his epic 215 mile run!

Exceptional local, long-distance runner is once again taking on an epic challenge in aid of B30 and South Birmingham Foodbank. Daniel Moloney has previously raised thousands of pounds for the foodbank and this year is running a gruelling 215 miles across the breadth of Scotland. This long-term supporter has a heart of gold and legs […]

23 Mar 23

Kind supporter brings Mother’s Day joy!

While Mother’s Day can be a lovely day of celebration, for many it can they can also mean stress if they don’t have the resources to take part. With this in mind, once again lovely Rosie came to the aid of Foodbank clients, providing around 120 Mother’s Day gifts and card for anyone who needed […]

13 Mar 23

Comedy audience brings in the goods!

We were delighted last week by a visit from two staff members from Birmingham’s Glee Club with a fantastic donation from a recent audience. Laura and Paige dropped off the donations following an appeal by popular comedian Eshaan Akbar. Eshaan made the appeal directly to his audience, he said: “I’m a big believer that where […]

28 Feb 23

Newsletter February 2023

Click here to see the latest B30 and South Birmingham Foodbank Newsletter. There is news about support from the local community, much missed volunteers and our tenth anniversary.

16 Jan 23

Thanks to Albert Bradbeer primary school and all the other local schools who have helped us start the year.

Pictured here is Laura, a teaching assistant at Albert Bradbeer Primary School in Turves Green. The kind staff, aware of the work we do with several of the school’s families, collected over £100 before Christmas. Laura then took a look at our website for what we needed most B30.foodbank.org.uk/donate and did a mega-shop! Thank you […]

19 Dec 22

Overwhelming generosity = full warehouse! 🎄 🎁

Despite the cost of living crisis and the pressure we are all feeling, our donors have been as generous as ever this December! We have been amazed by the donations we have received and although we know stock will also go out fast, we now ask that anyone hoping to visit the warehouse this week […]

11 Dec 22

Blues give it 110% with a fantastic donation!

Thanks to all at Birmingham City FC for this wonderful donation. Staff, supporters and sponsors at Birmingham City FC gave their support to foodbank users this week with the first of several donations, delivered by players Harlee and Robbo. They met with founding volunteer Roger, who weighed in and registered the whopping donation. Thanks to […]

11 Dec 22

Local businesses lending a helping hand.

Local businesses, both big and small, are really helping their community at the moment with much-needed donations to the Foodbank. Whether it’s twice-weekly sacks of potatoes from the Cod Pot, weekly wonderful bread from Stirchley bakery Loaf, or cheques and food donations, every one of them makes a big difference. Recently we’ve had visits to […]

11 Dec 22

Local crafters helping our clients keep warm.

Nifty knitters and crochet crafters have donated more beautiful handmade blankets to foodbank clients via Christine’s Wool Shop on Bournvillle Green. Shop owners Julie and Caroline have always crafted for charity and encourage their talented customers to do the same, so when they heard we were hoping to give out blankets this year they put […]

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