News
1 Nov 20
5 Year old Leo ‘wants to help with the school meals Situation’
It’s not hard to notice the whole free school meals conversation and the great work Marcus Rashford has done by bringing it to the attention of the country, even if you are only 5 years old.
21 May 20
5 year old Yannis to cycle 100km for the foodbank
What an inspirational young man Yannis is. He wanted to raise ‘a million moneys’ for people in his community that need a helping hand. After much discussion they have agreed on trying to raise £500 so that is what he is doing. Having just leaned to ride a bike u aided Yannis will now go […]
20 May 20
The amazing Louise is running a special raffle.
The force of nature that is Louise Morrissey has already raised a huge amount and, with the help of the amazing community of Ellenbrook & surrounding areas, provided lots Of food for people in crisis. Now she is doing her 10th prize raffle in aid of the Foodbank and there are lots of amazing prizes […]
20 May 20
Alfie is walking to raise money for the Foodbank
The very wonderful Alfie Clegg has been walking to raise much needed funds for the Foodbank and he is doing a fantastic job of it. His total is already over £1700 (wowsers) but it is not too late to add to it. Thanks Alfie, you are doing a fantastic job! Sponsor Alfie HERE
30 Apr 20
T2U ‘Essential Workers’ Activity Packs
T2U Learning have released the 1st of 3 ‘Essential Worker’ Activity Packs in aid of local charities that are helping people through the crisis. The packs are designed by a tutor, around the KS2 curriculum, and help kids to learn about the essential key workers whilst working on the subjects in a fun and creative […]
15 Apr 20
Exercise for food with Bodyfit Academy
Do you want to work out and feed people at the same time? Well now you can! on Saturday 18 April at 9.30am Bodyfit Academy are hosting an event in aid of the foodbank and they want you to join in whether you are a member or not! To read more and get involved see the […]
13 Nov 19
‘Sorry We Missed You’ special screening
What are you doing on December 6th? Fancy watching a brand new movie with 2 leading actors? then ask them all about it? Well you can! Leigh Film Society are hosting a very special screening of the new Ken Loach film ‘Sorry We Missed You’ with lead actor Kris Hitchen and Hollyoaks actor Darren Jeffries , in attendance to […]
31 Jul 19
Our next food collections
We will be in Tesco Atherton on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd August collecting food, toiletries and cash from the very generous shoppers! If you can add one or two items to your shopping it will make a real difference to people who are struggling right here in our towns. See you than guys, looking […]
13 Jun 19
Jan & Bill Burton’s wedding gift to us
We were blown away when newlyweds, Mrs Jan & Mr. Bill Burton, got in touch and told us they had used their special day to help people in crisis in their local area On their wedding day, rather than gifts, they asked attending guests to bring donations for the foodbank and boy did they not […]
20 May 19
Our Yearly Figures
The yearly figure are in and we have to say we have real mixed emotions about them. First of all we would like to say a huge thankyou to all our volunteers over the past year. Regardless of whether you gave one 2 hour shift at one of our supermarket collections, you joined us in our […]