News
22 Apr 22
Refugee Support
If you would like to offer support to refugee families and do not know where to begin, then this is a project that we are going to oversee. As a trusted, established and registered charity, we feel well placed to oversee this – and we are asking for no monetary donations for this. Please […]
14 Apr 22
Spring 2022 Newsletter
It has landed! Our Spring 2022 newsletter is here. Please take some time to have a look at some of what we have been up to. Whether it is about random donations of beans, what life is like at the foodbank Sorting Team or hearing about our first delivery of cheese… Thank you for all […]
14 Dec 21
Christmas 2021 Opening Times
For the week commencing Monday 20th December we are extending our Opening Times. We will be open as follows: The Mint Methodist Church in Fore St, EX4 3AT from 11am – 3pm each day (Monday 20th – Friday 24th) The Beacon Community Centre, Beacon Lane, EX4 8LZ from 10am-1pm (on Wednesday 22nd and Friday 24th) […]
13 Dec 21
“Not All Doom & Gloom”: Winter Newsletter 2021
2021 has been a time of uncertainty and crises for many – and a time of unexpected generosity too. In our Winter newsletter, we reflect on a year that has brought both unprecedented challenges and unprecedented kindness too. As the impact of reductions to Universal Credit, rising energy and utility costs set in, we know […]
14 Sep 21
Harvest Festival 2021
Would you support Exeter Foodbank this Harvest? Whether you belong to a school, church, community group or neighbourhood… or would simply like to arrange a collection with some friends – we would value your support. Last year was a busy one for EFB and as we head towards the Autumn, it looks to be picking […]
13 Sep 21
Will you help us #KeepTheLifeline?
In October 2021, the UK government is planning to cut Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit by £20 / week. This is the biggest overnight cut to social security since the Second World War, and will be a devastating blow to thousands of households who are already struggling to make ends meet. Research by […]
13 Aug 21
Exeter Foodbank is seeking a part-time Administrator
Exeter Foodbank is seeking a part-time administrator to join our team at an exciting time at the foodbank’s development. This role, which is for up to 20 hours per week, will include responsibility for a range of duties including: Supporting the EFB Manager, Management Team and Trustees in carrying out the aims and objectives of […]
2 Aug 21
August priority list
Now updated with items we are in need of this month. Thank you Exeter!
6 Jun 21
‘Working Together, Making It Happen’: Spring / Summer Newsletter 2021
In the Spring / Summer 2021 edition of our EFB newsletter, foodbank manager Mark reflects on the extraordinary ways in which the local community have come together to support one another through the pandemic. Take a look inside for stories of people who have been helped by the foodbank in recent months (many of whom […]
5 May 21
May priority items
The list of items we are currently short of can be found on out Give Help page. Thanks so much to everyone who donates.