News
22 Feb 24
Bath Foodbank Update 2024
Thank you to our community and volunteers for everything you have done this past year with your commitment to the foodbank. As always, it has been a busy year with lots going on. During 2023 together we have supported 5,279 people including 1,452 children with emergency food. This number has increased by 29% from the […]
30 Oct 23
Strong Partnerships
We all hear the word ‘signposting’ a lot in the third sector at the moment, but how many of those vulnerable clients that are signposted to other organisations actually make it to their destination? How many get lost or side tracked along the way? To try & overcome some of these barriers, we are excited […]
21 Jun 23
Volunteer Story – Steph Wynne-Davey
Steph is our operations manager at Genesis Trust (which Bath Foodbank is a part of). She joined Genesis Trust in March 2022 as our Office Manager. Part of Steph’s role, alongside many others, is Volunteer Manager. Steph welcomes all our volunteers to Genesis Trust and Bath Foodbank and helps them to begin their volunteering journey […]
21 Jun 23
Volunteer Story – Stephen Davey
Stephen began volunteering in the Foodbank warehouse on West Avenue in October 2022. His main role is to organise the crates for deliveries to our three distribution centres and generally sorting and tidying the warehouse. ‘I’ve just finished my A-levels and I’m on a gap year. It’s something positive to do between part time work […]
20 Jun 23
Thank you from Bath Foodbank
Thank you to all who have helped the Foodbank during 2022-2023 with both donations and giving up your time to volunteer with us. Because of your generosity we were able to provide support to those in our community struggling to buy food for themselves and their families. Here is an overview of all the things […]
20 Jun 23
Volunteer Story – Tanya Coulson
What is your role at Bath Foodbank? ‘I am on a fortnightly rota helping with the Foodbank distribution centre at St Philips and St James’ Church in Odd Down. Whilst chatting to the clients and noting down their requirements, we are able to suggest other places where they can get further support.’ When did you […]
9 Dec 21
Easter Opening Hours 2022
The Bath Foodbank’s distribution centre at Manvers Street will be OPEN on Good Friday, 15 April from 12.30-2.30pm as normal. It will be CLOSED on Easter Monday, 18th April
7 Jul 21
Introducing our new charity partner!
We are excited to announce our new partnership with Taste of Bath! They are kicking off with a join initiative with local business, Swoon Gelato. For every hamper order over £25 during the month of July, they’ll donate a voucher to Bath Foodbank, valid for one of Swoon’s incredible ice creams. Order your hamper here -> […]
30 Apr 21
Paella story
A big thank you to Marina (striped red and white shirt) who raised over £400 for the Bath Foodbank which is a part of Genesis Trust! During lockdown people were stuck inside and getting bored with their own cooking so she decided to cook them seafood paellas and asked them to donate to the […]