News

16 Jul 24

Cobham Area Foodbank Highlights Latest Findings from The Trussell Trust’s Annual Report

Emergency Food Parcel Distribution in the UK (1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024) Overview: The Trussell Trust recently released their annual statistics and advised that food banks within their network collectively distributed over 3.1 million emergency food parcels to those facing hunger and hardship in the last twelve months. Notably, more than 1.1 million […]

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19 May 24

Urgent Call to End Record Food Bank Usage

Cobham Area Foodbank is part of the Trussell Trust’s network, which collectively has reported record levels of hardship in the last 12 months.  Between April 2023 and March 2024, more than 3.1 million emergency food parcels provided to people in need, with more than 1.1 million of these parcels provided for children. Although inflation may […]

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4 Apr 24

Are you using the BanktheFood app?

Cobham Area Foodbank is calling on our supporters to download and use the BanktheFood app, a new tool that helps donors find out what items are most needed by their local food bank. Across the UK, food banks are at breaking point. The soaring cost of living is leaving people with no option but to […]

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16 Mar 24

Easter Egg Donation Drive

With Easter fast approaching, we’d like to spread some cheer to local families in need.  The Cobham Area Foodbank has launched an Easter Egg Donation Drive, inviting our community to contribute to a delightful cause. 🥚 How You Can Participate: Donate Easter Eggs: If you are able to, we are calling on all generous hearts to donate […]

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2 Jan 24

New Years Update

10 years of Cobham Area Foodbank Cobham Area Foodbank has been running for 10 years and we’re so thankful for your continued support and generosity.  We are blessed to be part of a very giving and compassionate community that responds to all our appeals and requests for staple foods and essential items for our local […]

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8 Dec 23

Cobham Area Foodbank Thanks Community for Generous Harvest Donations

The Cobham Area Foodbank has expressed its gratitude to the local community for their generous donations during the Harvest Festival collections. The foodbank received the highest level of donations to date, with almost 250 tonnes of emergency food supplies. The donations came from local schools, churches, individuals and businesses who contributed much needed essential food […]

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25 May 23

The Trussell Trust Report: April 22 – March 23

Report on: Emergency food parcel distribution in the UK by The Trussell Trust April 2022 – March 2023 Overview The Trussell Trust has produced a factsheet reporting on the number of emergency food parcels distributed by food banks in the Trussell Trust network during the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 inclusive. During […]

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28 Feb 23

Cost of Living Support

Elmbridge Borough Council has produced a Cost of Living Booklet 2023 of financial and welfare advice for Elmbridge residents dealing with increasing costs.  It includes contacts for financial support, independent living, mental health support, details on local warm hubs, aswell as general contact support. You can find more information and advice at: elmbridge.gov.uk/cost-of-living-support    

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30 Oct 22

Remember to get your COVID-10 booster and flu vaccine this Winter

COVID-19 cases are increasing, get your free COVID-19 booster and flu vaccine when invited by the NHS, ahead of what could be a difficult winter, with respiratory viruses circulating widely.   We can all take steps to reduce the risk of catching and spreading COVID-19. This will help to protect our families and communities over […]

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13 Sep 22

New research about the impact of the cost of living on people claiming Universal Credit

Forty per cent of people claiming Universal Credit skipping meals to survive, new research from the Trussell Trust reveals  One in five (21%) people were unable to cook hot food this summer as they couldn’t afford to use the cooker, while almost a quarter (23%) have been unable to travel to work or essential appointments […]

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