News
27 Mar 18
Disability Rights UK & Help With Council Tax
Disability Rights UK is an organisation that is led by people with diverse experiences of disability and health conditions who are from all different communities. DR UK works with other organisations which are committed to equal participation for all and campaigns to strengthen and protect disabled people’s rights. DR UK offers various levels of support […]
13 Mar 18
Millions Of Families On Brink Face Deepest Benefit Cuts In Years
Steven Preece of Welfare Weekly wrote that, “A new study confirms that the poorest families of our society are being hit hardest by continuing austerity” on Saturday 10th March 2018: http://www.welfareweekly.com/millions-of-families-on-brink-face-deepest-benefit-cuts-in-years/ The article was originally written by Michael Savage, for The Observor, and was titled “Millions Of Families On Brink Face Deepest Benefit Cuts In […]
25 Jul 17
Businesswoman Inspired By Eastenders Single-Handedly Keeps Food Bank Stocked For Weeks
A businesswoman has single-handedly kept stocks of a food bank running after she was inspired by an episode of EastEnders, writes Joe Mellor for TLE website. It’s heart-warming to see such generosity being shown by individuals, particularly during times of such difficulty. More and more people find themselves struggling to find money to feed themselves […]
30 May 17
Map Showing The Number of 3 Day Emergency Food Supplies Given By Food Banks Throughout 2016-2017
The image below shows the Regional breakdown of the number of 3 day emergency food supplies given by Trussell Trust Food Banks throughout the UK during 2016-2017. https://www.trusselltrust.org/news-and-blog/latest-stats/end-year-stats/
28 Feb 17
40 PENCE FOR 40 DAYS – TAKE PART IN OUR 40 FOR 40 CHALLENGE THIS LENT
With people struggling to afford food all over the UK, it is important that we can continue to support families in crisis through our network of foodbanks. They provide essential emergency support and practical advice to people who find themselves in difficult circumstances. We are asking people to join us in taking small actions to […]
7 Feb 17
CHIS & SID TEACHER APPLAUDED FOR SHAVING HIS HEAD IN AID OF DONATIONS
The beginning of 2017 has seen the world hit by controversy and heartache for various reasons across the globe. The numbers of homeless and those experiencing financial difficulties continues to increase as we enter February, making the need for Foodbanks and Homeless shelters even more important. However, it is extremely humbling to see that, in […]
10 Jan 17
How To Eat Well With A Low Budget – Jack Monroe
Foodbanks are aware of the difficulties that people are faced with on a daily basis when struggling with financial difficulties. With incomes being forever tightened and prices rising consistently, people are faced with having very little money left over for food (or none at all in some cases) once household bills are paid. The opportunity […]
24 Dec 16
Gift Of Christmas Meal A Success
On Thursday 22nd December, a Christmas meal was generously prepared and provided through family and friends of New Community Church, Sidcup. The meal was provided by donations from the community and church families for Bexley Food Bank clients who had visited in the past 6 months. Everyone was treated to a marvellous Christmas meal, which included roast turkey and all […]
6 Dec 16
INCREASE IN HOMELESS NUMBERS SHOWS A RISE IN FOODBANK NECESSITY
A recent article by Luke May of Bexley Times shows that Bexley has one of the highest rates of homelessness in the UK, with the national homeless charity Shelter warning of a “modern day housing crisis”. It was reported that at least six people are known to be sleeping rough with approximately 1,900 in temporary […]
29 Nov 16
HARVEST THANKSGIVING PERIOD 2016
It’s no secret that 2016 has been a year of immense difficulty for families throughout the UK. As jobs become harder to find or even keep hold of, families have been experiencing tighter financial constraints with ever-increasing prices in food and household bills. Nothing could be further from the truth throughout Bexley, with an increasing […]