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Our Sheerness Centre Is On The Move!

As of this week, our Sheerness centre is changing locations, days and times! We are excited to open our new foodbank centre which will be based in: The Healthy Living Centre Sheerness, Royal Road, Sheerness ME12 1HH. This centre will now be open on WEDNESDAYS 10am-12pm. We are grateful to our friends at Sheppey Matters, […]

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The Hunt Is On!

Swale Foodbank are excited to announce that we are looking for a part-time Warehouse Co-ordinator. This role is very varied and involves driving, lifting, organising and working with people from all walks of life. Warehouse Advert 2023 (PDF) If this sounds like it is something you would be interested in, then please do get in […]

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Exciting New ‘Local Influencer’ Role!

Local Influencer Salary: £21,000 Despite what the name might suggest, this role is not to do with being a social media influencer, rather the successful applicant will be influencing change in our local community. They will be recruiting a whole new team of volunteers who will work together to identify local issues that need campaigning […]

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First Sheppey Centre Opening!

Swale Foodbank are thrilled that on Thursday 13th January 2022, we will be opening our very first Sheppey-based foodbank centre. This will be based at Richmond Academy School and will run from 4pm-6pm. This foodbank centre is open for anyone to attend – foodbank vouchers will be needed in order to get a food parcel. […]

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Christmas Break

After a very tough and tiring year, Swale Foodbank will close at 12pm on Christmas Eve and reopen at 9am on Tuesday 4th January 2022.   We would like to thank every member of the public, every church, school, charity, business and organisation that have partnered with us in some way or another over 2021. […]

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Swale Foodbank Christmas Campaign Launched – Hampers Of Hope 2021

CHRISTMAS!!! Yes, we know it is too early for the ‘C’ word for some of you, but Christmas really is just around the corner and here at Swale Foodbank, we are super excited to launch our Hampers Of Hope Christmas campaign! Each year, we partner with hundreds of people all across our community who want […]

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Foodbank Centres Are Reopening!

Swale Foodbank are thrilled to announce that our foodbank centres are slowly reopening. This means that we can meet with our clients face to face once again, rather than just talking on the phone. We hope this improves the experience of our clients as they come to us for help and support. Please check our […]

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Over 2000 Food Parcels In One Year

2181 food bank parcels provided to people in crisis in Swale during the last year   New figures released by Swale Foodbank today reveal 2181 emergency food parcels were provided to people in the last year – this includes a 99% increase in the amount of families supported during the last financial year and works out at 53,451 meals given […]

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GoFundMe Issues

We are aware that many of our wonderful donors have had their money refunded by our GoFundMe page due to an administrative error. If you still wish to donate that money to us, please email us on [email protected]   Thank you for your ongoing support – it really is appreciated!

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Easter Opening Times

Swale Foodbank will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday for an Easter break. Our incredible team who work so hard will be taking some time off to rest and to spend time with their families. The foodbank phone 07486 370709 will be back on from Tuesday 6th April so you can book in […]

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