News
31 Oct 21
Our Aims for the Future
Clear aims are important for any charity. In our case, our foodbank’s location and small size means we operate in a different way than, for example, a large inner-city foodbank. Because we straddle West and North Yorkshire, we serve a wide range of communities from the urban fringes of Leeds to market towns and rural […]
20 Aug 21
Want to get involved in your community?
Current Volunteering Vacancies at Wetherby and District Foodbank. Do you want to get involved in your local and wider community? Might you be able to join our team of volunteers? We currently have four specific volunteer vacancies at our foodbank. These roles vary in the amount of time and commitment required, but every single volunteer […]
27 Jul 21
Help Through Hardship – Helpline Update July 2021
We had an update from the Trussell Trust recently regarding the Help Through Hardship helpline. You may have seen us talking about this helpline on social media and in our blogs but if you’re not clear what it’s for, how it works – or even if it really works, here’s some more info. What is […]
16 Jun 21
Part-time Paid Role: 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 Thorp Arch and Wetherby. Responsible to: The Coordinator will be employed by Wetherby and District […]
15 Jun 21
Local Support Keeping us on the Road
We couldn’t manage without a van. As a foodbank, we operate on two levels. Firstly, we provide food to local people in crisis. Secondly, we work as a foodbank hub, distributing food and essentials to a whole network of other local agents, charities and organisations. Our semi-rural location and the fact that we serve communities […]
14 May 21
Trussell Trust Report: State of Hunger 2
Yesterday, the Trussell Trust released their latest report, State of Hunger 2021. You may have well seen some of the findings published in the national press. This research is a follow-up to the most authoritative piece of independent research into hunger in the UK to date. Commissioned by the Trussell Trust and conducted by Heriot-Watt […]
8 Apr 21
Need Help? Why the Helpline Works.
If you follow us on social media or are a regular visitor to our website, you may well have seen us promoting the Trussell Trust’s 08082 082138 helpline number. Why do we like this helpline so much? Well, here’s a little background info and some really good reasons why. The helpline launched in April 2020 […]
16 Feb 21
Want to join in with our AdLentCalendar?
If you’d like to help Wetherby and District Foodbank during Lent, then why not join in with our AdLentCalendar. Whether you mark the season of Lent or not, this can be a fun way to help and a good way to find out a little more about the kind of items we need to […]
2 Feb 21
In2Out – Making a Difference on our Doorstep
Sometimes we don’t notice the good work that is happening right on our doorstep. How many times have we all walked or driven past Wetherby Young Offenders Institute and not noticed the small building at the entrance? The building might be small but the work carried out from inside is pretty huge in its impact. […]
12 Jan 21
Coronavirus Update 2021
Following the latest Government announcement regarding a further national lockdown, we’ve had another look at the way we work and operate here at Wetherby and District Foodbank. This is what we’re doing to keep our volunteers, clients and anyone we come into contact with, safe: We’re confident that the latest risk assessments and operating protocols […]