Giving Help

Giving Help

We’re always looking for people to help us in numerous ways. If you can spare a couple of hours on a regular basis or even once in a while, please get in touch with us at contactus@bridgnorthfoodbank.co.uk 

For those wishing to volunteer on a Monday, we are open on Mondays from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm and you will need to commit to the opening hours plus the time it takes to set up and clear away. Training will be given to all volunteers and you will be expected to sign a Confidentiality form. Duties may include 

  • Welcoming clients, offering tea and coffee, chatting etc. 
  • Supporting clients through the process i.e. completing forms, discussing requirements etc. 
  • Stock-taking, sorting and packing food in the store room
  • Managing and training other volunteers 
  • Admin
Download Volunteers Form

Food & Household Products Donations

You can also help us by donating products – just take this list to the supermarket on your next visit and add some items to your weekly shop. Please make sure that “sell by” or “best by” dates are of at least 6 to 9 months. Please select from the following items:

  • TINNED MEALS (meat-based e.g. curry; chilli; stewed steak; Irish stew; minced beef and VEGETARIAN options)

  • Tins of FISH

  • TINNED TOMATOES & TINNED VEGETABLES
  • SOUP (tins or packet) & BAKED BEANS (415g)
  • PASTA & COOK-IN SAUCES
  • SPAGHETTI (500g)
  • PASTA (500g) & RICE (ideally boil-in-the-
  • bag)
  • INSTANT MASHED POTATO
  • Tins of FRUIT / RICE PUDDING / SPONGE
  • PUDDING
  • TEA BAGS (40’s or 80’s)
  • COFFEE (small or large jars)
  • SUGAR (500g)
  • LONG LIFE MILK (UHT or powered)
  • SQUASH (1 litre bottles) or FRUIT JUICE
  • (concentrate not fresh please)
  • Jars of JAM / HONEY
  • Box of CEREALS (or selection boxes)
  • BISCUITS / SNACK BARS
  • TOILETRIES (e.g. soap or handwash:
  • shampoo; deodorant; toothpaste and
  • brushes; razors; toilet rolls
  • CLEANING ITEMS (e.g. washing up liquid
  • and washing powder/laundry liquid
  • BABY ITEMS – baby food; wipes; nappies

Items can be delivered to our Distribution Centre at…

Number Seven | West Castle Street | Bridgnorth | Shropshire | WV16 4AB when the Food Bank is open on Monday mornings

 

Financial Support

Whilst the majority of funds donated will assist us provide food, in certain cases we may also provide clients with other items they may need, including cooking utensils, clothing and toiletries etc. Donations also help with running expenses – rent, heat and light, volunteer training, etc. – which are necessary for the effective running of Bridgnorth Food Bank.
  • Cheques can be made payable to “Bridgnorth Community Trust” and left at our office at Number Seven | West Castle Street | Bridgnorth | Shropshire | WV16 4AB. 
  • Increase the amount of your donation by including a downloadable Gift Aid Declaration Form.
  • Fundraising. Many local organisations and individuals raise money for the Food Bank. if you can help in this way, please let us know.
  • To make a regular monthly donation, please use this button.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!