News | B30 & South Birmingham Foodbank

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 […]

11 Jun 22

Trussell Trust recognition for Joan!

To mark the recent Volunteers’ Week, The Trussell Trust took the opportunity to shine the spotlight on some of the most dedicated volunteers around the country. We were delighted at B30 Foodbank when our volunteer Joan was chosen. One of our founding and most dedicated volunteers, Joan has volunteered tirelessly as a pick and packer […]

12 Apr 22