News
14 Dec 20
Our distribution centre will be open as usual on 22 and 29 December
Our distribution centre will be open as usual on both 22nd and 29th December.
9 Nov 20
Cobham Area Foodbank Manager’s report November 2020
These are turbulent times: Coronavirus, USA elections and another lockdown. How are we doing at Cobham Area Foodbank? Firstly I would like to say ‘Thank You’ to all the supporters, generous donors of money, small and large gifts of all kinds, and for the help offered and given by so many. For those loving statistics: […]
25 Jul 20
Christina van Roest appointed General Manager
The trustees are delighted to announce that Christina van Roest, a very familiar face at the Foodbank, has rejoined the Board of Trustees and has been appointed General Manager. Christina has been heavily involved in the Foodbank since its inception in 2013 and has worked tirelessly for many years with referral agencies, volunteers and clients […]
19 Jul 20
Arnie Gabbott, a founding trustee of Cobham Foodbank, has died
We’re very sad to announce that Arnie Gabbott, one of our founding trustees and a faithful supporter of the Foodbank, has died. Funeral details to be advised.
16 Jun 20
Hugh Bryant retires as General Manager and Trustee
Hugh Bryant is retiring as Trustee and General Manager on 20th July 2020. Hugh has been a Trustee since the charity’s foundation in August 2013 and in the last seven years has overseen the charity’s development to become a vital part of the Cobham community. From its foundation in 2013 by Churches Together in Cobham, […]
1 May 20
Joint call to Government for a Coronavirus Emergency Support Scheme
Joint call to Government for a Coronavirus Emergency Income Support Scheme that can help us all weather this storm Summary In just a few short weeks the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been felt in households across the country. The scale of financial hardship we are seeing is alarming – new figures from […]
14 Apr 20
News at Easter 2020
Our food bank is OPEN. It distributes food as usual on Tuesdays, between midday and 1.30, from the United Church at 38 Stoke Road, Cobham KT11 3BD. We are also doing home deliveries for those who are unable to get out, especially during the Coronavirus emergency. Please follow the simple steps at https://cobhamarea.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/how-to-get-help/ if you […]