News
12 Jun 17
Exeter Respect Festival 2017
Volunteers had a good time manning an Exeter Foodbank stand at the Respect Festival in Belmont Park over the weekend of 3rd & 4th of June. Even the drizzle and intermittent downpours couldn’t put a damper on our spirits! Visitors to the stand tested their knowledge of food poverty in our quiz, whilst younger guests took […]
12 Jun 17
Spring / Summer 2017 Newsletter
Our Spring/Summer 2017 Newsletter is now out! In this edition, we respond to the findings of a recent study into the impact of benefit sanctions – a factor which affects a significant number of the people we see at EFB. The newsletter also contains updates on our latest statistics and stories, and contains a special feature on the work of Exeter […]
6 Mar 17
Take part in our 40 for 40 challenge this Lent
With people struggling to afford food living locally, it is important that we can continue to support families in crisis throughout the Easter period. We provide essential emergency food, emotional support and practical advice to families who live near you and really need us. The challenge We are asking people to join us in taking […]
2 Mar 17
New EFB Manager: A Message from Mark
Wow! I have to say how very impressed I am by Exeter Foodbank. In my first few weeks I’ve been bowled over by the passion and energy that our 100+ volunteers bring, and the amazing amount of support from schools, churches, businesses, supermarkets and individuals all across the city. The enthusiasm and ‘buzz’ from the project is really […]
2 Mar 17
New Store: The Orange Elephant
Over two days in February the Foodbank store moved from its childhood home at Rebecca Springs to The Orange Elephant Farm at Kennford. The move was a massive organisational task masterminded by EFB trustee Pete Scott, involving many hours of planning and logistical head-scratching – not least how to maintain the ongoing re-stocking process so […]
16 Dec 16
Christmas 2016 – Opening Times
Please note that our final food distribution sessions for 2016 will take place on Thursday 22nd December (The Mint) and Friday 23rd December (The Beacon Centre). We will then be closed until Tuesday 3rd January 2017. Our phone line and email will not be monitored during this time – but any messages left will be […]
27 Nov 16
The Co-op Local Community Fund: We Need Your Help
Exeter Foodbank is one of 3 Exeter-based charities selected to receive funding from the Co-op Local Community Fund https://causes.coop.co.uk/ Every time Co-op members buy Co-op branded products (and use their membership card) in a central Exeter store, 1% of their spend will be given to a local cause, including the Foodbank, if you choose us! […]
3 Oct 16
Stock News from EFB
With many people holding Harvest Collections for the Foodbank this month, we asked Pete Scott how we were doing with current supply and demand. Our RED LIST shows the items that we have two weeks supply or less of and that will run out – currently this contains ten items with another seven running very […]
29 Sep 16
Foodbank and My Donate
A lot of our supporters have asked if they can make one off donations or set up regular giving online and the answer is now a resounding YES YOU CAN! We’ve signed up to My Donate to enable you to make secure payments online in a simple and speedy way and to GIFT AID donations at the […]
2 Aug 16
Exeter Foodbank has been awarded the Exeter Living Awards ‘Charity of the Year 2016’!
‘The Exeter Living Awards beat all expectations in its first year in 2016. They are fast becoming a business highlight of Exeter.’ These are the most prestigious, most tightly contested Awards in the region with the greatest number of local companies involved. Winning an Exeter Living Award is a powerful accolade and being selected as […]