News

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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22 May 22

COVID-19 Data and Best Practice

STAY SAFE: To help combat COVID-19, we at Cobham Area Foodbank are still following the guidelines for safer behaviours and actions that include: Get vaccinated/boosted Request continue to wear face coverings in the Distribution Centre Let fresh air in when meeting people indoors Wash your hands regularly If possible, stay at home when you feel […]

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28 Apr 22

Latest figures from The Trussell Trust show alarming increase in demand across UK

As you maybe aware, Cobham Area Foodbank is part of The Trussell Trust.  As the cost of essentials continue to dramatically rise and impact the lives of people on the lowest incomes, The Trussell Trust’s latest statistics lay bare the alarming increase in hunger in the UK. Food banks in the Trussell Trust’s network provided over […]

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12 Feb 22

COVID-19 safer behaviour guidelines:

Making plans for half term? COVID-19 remains a risk, so make sure you take a Lateral Flow Test before meeting up with people and continue to wash your hands regularly.  Remember stay at home if you’re feeling unwell and self-isolate if you have a positive LFD or PCR test, and report your results. Everyone aged […]

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21 Jan 22

The Trussell Trust Annual Report 2020/2021

The Trussell Trust (which Cobham Area Foodbank is part of) has recently published its 2020/2021 annual report where they reflect on the huge impact Covid-19 continues to have on society, and the generous donations that have been received in response. If you’d like to read more, you can click here to view the full report:- […]

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3 Jan 22

New Year’s Greetings from our General Manager

THANK YOU AND A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION FOR 2022 Dear Friends, Donors and Supporters, Happy New Year! Thank you all for the great support and generosity that you have given to the Cobham Area Foodbank in this last year. We have been able to help about a thousand families during the year, who were in […]

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2 Dec 21

Christmas Update from Cobham Area Foodbank

‘Thank you’s – and some statistics As we approach the end of another challenging year, I’d like to thank each and every one of you for your support, without which we wouldn’t be able to help so many local families in crisis.  To all our supporters, generous donors of money, small and large gifts of […]

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15 Oct 21

Boost your immunity this winter. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are our best protection.

With experts warning of rise in Flu and Covid cases over the winter, Flu and COVID-19 booster vaccines are your best protection from these viruses.  You can find out if you’re eligible for vaccines at nhs.uk/wintervaccinations In this Winter Vaccines Explained video http://tracking.vuelio.co.uk/tracking/click?d=HPEYVm9Wxf6REKdS6SSBinfZ_sYvjh7ep2KrFa2Z–tJJFPa5w7hSPDs4Z0x6O06-i0H632sPv8q7bxl-IVH3MHG89IucptOKsi_uXtHqRUG_RrONew4p9VCbbpGSkP3DLMEDXE2I4nsWW89hL29cYsdpy3LVmkHQUWrkuRbhSITE9lUY-_rSEFD4QMBKELtow2, Dr Amir Khan, Dr Dawn Harper and Dr Karan Ranj explain why it […]

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12 Oct 21

COBHAM AREA FOODBANK RECOGNISED FOR ITS INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTION DURING PANDEMIC

On 12th October 2021, the trustees and volunteers of Cobham Area Foodbank were honoured to welcome Sir Stephen Lamport  GCVO  DL, Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey and his wife Lady Angela Lamport to their Distribution Centre.  On behalf of the Lieutenancy Sir Stephen presented the team with a certificate in recognition of the outstanding contribution that […]

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15 Jul 21

Covid-19 Cases are rising in Elmbridge

https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/news/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/ While the latest data shows COVID-19 case rates are still rising across Elmbridge, vaccines are having a significant impact on the number of people becoming seriously unwell. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself.   You can book your vaccine online here or attend a drop in clinic. With this in mind, from […]

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