News
20 Feb 23
VACANCY: FOODBANK COORDINATOR
Foodbank Coordinator Role We are seeking candidates interested in applying for part time employment in the above role. The key features of the positions are: Location: Based at our Warehouse/Hub Thorp Arch Trading Estate with regular attendance at the Distribution Centre in Wetherby. Responsible to: The Coordinator will be employed by Wetherby and District Foodbank […]
13 Feb 23
What is AdLent?
In the run up to Easter we will be running an AdLent campaign in an attempt to boost donations. With Christmas over, foodbanks across the country usually see a dip in donations during the period from January to Easter. This year in particular, this dip coincides with a rise in need. Many people who were […]
9 Jan 23
The Cost of Living Crisis – A Thank You
Sadly, 2022 saw a substantial increase in need across our area, a need brought about by the cost of living crisis, the huge rise in fuel bills, cuts to services and also the effects of the war in Ukraine. Our foodbank gave out an unprecedented number of food parcels in 2022, especially once autumn and […]
6 Jan 23
Six Good Reasons to come to a Drop-in Session
Our foodbank covers a wide area, much of which consists of villages and rural communities with very limited public transport. That’s the main reason we do deliveries, so if you really can’t get to us during the times we’re open, you know that we can still get the food to you. There are, however, very […]
27 Nov 22
Christmas & New Year Opening Times
We will be running a reduced service over the Christmas and New Year holidays at both our Warehouse and our Drop-in sessions at the Barleyfields Community Centre building in Wetherby. The Help Through Hardship helpline will also NOT be running over the Christmas period, but will resume operating from January 3rd. If you need help […]
22 Nov 22
Thank you to Bryony
We are very sad to announce that our Project Coordinator, Bryony Hudson, will be stepping down from her role and will be leaving the Foodbank on December 4th. Since starting with us in autumn last year, Bryony has worked hard to help us navigate significant changes in the way we operate and has undertaken numerous […]
17 Nov 22
Vacancy: Foodbank Coordinator
Foodbank Coordinator Role We are seeking candidates interested in applying for part time employment in the above role. The key features of the position are: Location: Home based with regular attendance at the Foodbank Warehouse and Distribution Centre, based in Thorpe Arch and Wetherby. Responsible to: The Coordinator will be employed by Wetherby and District Foodbank Trustees. […]
18 Oct 22
Volunteer Vacancies
We have two new Volunteer vacancies to fill. We are currently looking for a Signposting Coordinator and a Referral Agency Liaison. For more details please use the links below to find out more – including role descriptions and requirements. Signposting Coordinator Referral Agency Liaison Thank you!
3 Oct 22
Tesco Winter Food Collection
The Tesco Winter Food Collection, held in partnership with the Trussell Trust and FareShare, will run from Thursday 1st December to Saturday 3rd December 2022. We are most grateful to be the nominated food charity for the Tesco Extra store at York’s Clifton Moor and will be in store for the Winter Collection period with […]
2 Oct 22
Foodbank Partnership with Money Buddies
Leeds and Wetherby and District Trussell Trust Foodbanks Partner with Money and Debt Advice Charity- Money Buddies We are pleased to announce in partnership with Trussell Trust Foodbanks in Leeds, Money Buddies will provide on site Money Guidance, Emergency Debt Advice and Financial Well-being support to the most vulnerable in society who need to use […]