News

29 Nov 22

Bournville Labour Party collection.

Thanks to all involved in the recent Bournville Labour Party collection in aid of the foodbank. Local area residents have been as generous as ever, and we are really grateful for the ongoing support!

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24 Nov 22

Young mum’s kindness after dealing with own struggles.

Cotteridge mum, Natalie, dropped a whopping donation at Midland Road corner shop, Derek and Pauline’s, recently, keen to help out the foodbank. Natalie explained that while she has had her own struggles with housing, finance and ongoing health problems, she has always been very grateful for the support of family, and now that she is […]

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13 Oct 22

Whatever the weather, our volunteers are there for you!

As we head into Winter we know things are going to get even harder for more and more people and our client numbers are already increasing. But, whatever the weather our volunteers, (like stalwart Anne, pictured here) are there, week in week out, to make sure people are cared for. If you could help by […]

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13 Oct 22

Harvest Festivals make a very big difference to our stocks!

We want to send a very big THANK YOU to the many local schools and churches who have donated to us over recent weeks as a result of their Harvest Festival celebrations. Not only does this tradition mean that donors are sharing food with those in need in their local community, but also reminds us […]

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20 Sep 22

B30 and South Birmingham Foodbank Newsletter Sept 2022

Click here to read the full newsletter:   Newsletter Sept 22

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15 Sep 22

Moor Green allotmenteers do it again!

Our thanks, once again, go to the green-fingered growers at Moor Green Allotments, who are donating wonderful fresh fruit and vegetables to foodbank clients during the harvest season. As we don’t have the space or facilities to store fresh food, plot-holder Paul goes to the trouble each week to deliver to us just before a […]

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15 Sep 22

96 mile solo Scottish trek in aid of the foodbank!

Local photographer, Laura Babb, made contact with the foodbank via our Instagram page (where we are @b30_foodbank) to let us know about plans for a sponsored walk. Laura completed the 96 mile solo Scottish trek last month while appealing to friends to sponsor her. The appeal, and her great picture and film updates on Instagram, […]

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30 Jul 22

Week ending 30th July

The B30 foodbank is operating a food collection centre at the Cotteridge Friends Meeting House, for clients with a voucher code.   Entrance next to Poundstretcher Bus routes  11, 18, 19, 38, 48 stop outside Routes 45, 47, 49 stop and Kings Norton Station 200m walk.   <<Click here to see details >>     […]

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3 Jul 22

This year have had more food going out than coming in, can you help us?

In the first half of 2022 we were very grateful to receive donations totalling 42,519kg and gave out 55,387kg feeding 5,103 people. Unfortunately we don’t see client numbers dropping any time soon, but we are aware of how the cost of living crisis is affecting donations. For the moment we have stocks we can tap […]

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2 Jul 22

See some of the people who generously donated in 2021

The B30 Foodbank is able to keep providing food for those in need thanks to the dedication and generosity of our volunteers and donors.  

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