News
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 […]
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 […]
20 Sep 22
B30 and South Birmingham Foodbank Newsletter Sept 2022
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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 […]
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, […]
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 >> […]
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 […]
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.
1 Jul 22
Angela’s birthday run aids the foodbank with amazing result!
Angela’s birthday run aids the foodbank with amazing result! Former B30 Foodbank volunteer, Angela Hess from Cotteridge, decided to make the most of her delayed 70th birthday celebrations to aid the concern most close to her heart. Angela explained: “My 70th birthday party was delayed by a year so approaching my 71st I advertised a […]
20 Jun 22
So much more than a marathon man!
Long-term supporter, Daniel Moloney, completed yet another gruelling long-distance run recently and the amazing £565 he raised has been donated to the foodbank. On the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend Daniel completed The Grand Union Canal Race, running an astonishing 145 miles from Birmingham to London in 29 hours 20 mins! This isn’t the first time […]