News | Atherton & Leigh Foodbank

5 Oct 24

Facebook page suspended

Unfortunately our Facebook page has been suspended, so we are unable to post anything, and you won’t be able to see anything we have already posted. We don’t know why this has happened but we are working to get the page reinstated, and should have more news soon. We apologise for any inconvenience this may […]

25 Sep 24

Harvest appeal 2024

Harvest is approaching Its the time of year when we start to appreciate the food we have, and how hard the people that produce it work. Traditionally it’s about giving thanks for a successful crop yield over the year as winter starts to approach and giving thanks for all the good and positive things in […]

19 Sep 24

Brand refresh

We have a new look. You may have noticed that Trussell (formerly The Trussell Trust) has got a new look, and as an affiliate we will be transitioning to the new look over the next few months, in order to align ourselves and make sure we are projecting the unity and strength of being an […]

8 Jun 24

AGM 2024

It’s been a year, that is for sure. We’ve had an up and down 12 months, with lots of things happening, including the addition of new trustees, to freshen things up a bit. To find out just how 23/24 has been for the foodbank, please do join us on Monday at our AGM 2024. […]

3 Jun 24

Thank-you volunteers’

Its volunteers’ week Where would we be without our amazing volunteers? The simple answer is, we wouldn’t be at all as volunteers are the beating heart of the foodbank, and everything we do. Dedicated, passionate and hard working doesn’t even begin to describe the amazing people that give up their free time to help people […]

13 May 24

Asda fight hunger, create change, food drive

The Asda Fight Hunger, Creat Change, food collection will be here before we know it, in the Atherleigh way store, and all other superstores nationwide. It’s happening from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 May, and our amazing volunteers will be in store from 9am – 5pm on Friday and Saturday and 10 – 4 on […]

30 Apr 24

Work for the foodbank

Strategic Support Officer Could you commit to the success of Atherton & Leigh foodbank? ARE YOU AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR, able to speak with the various agencies, as well as our customers? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FULFILLING ROLE AS PART OF A TEAM DELIVERING AND IMPROVING SERVICES TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY? If you answered yes […]

24 Apr 24

Sainsbury’s Leigh collection Sat 27th

We are back in Sainsbury’s Leigh this Saturday, with our amazing volunteers manning the table from 9am – 5pm, ready to collect much needed donations from the always generous, Atherleigh Way store. Instore collections are vital to our work and we really can’t do it without your ongoing support, so please if you can add […]

13 Apr 24

We’re hiring! Join our growing team

Strategic Support Officer Are you someone that could commit to the success of Atherton & Leigh Foodbank? Are you an effective communicator who can engage with service users and referral agencies? Are you looking for a fulfilling role as part of a team delivering and improving services to the local community? If you answered yes […]

11 Feb 24

End holiday hunger

Kids are off school next week and will eating you out of house and home, usually. Is it having an effect on your ability to pay bills and run your home as you usually would? You may be eligible for a foodbank voucher. Please apply now by visiting our How to get Help with food page […]

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