News
11 Aug 16
House of Faith Connections celebrates her Community Outreach Projects
On the 2nd of July 2016, the RCCG House of Faith Connections Dagenham as part of her 10th Year anniversary celebrated the excellent work of her community outreach projects – Dagenham Foodbank, Dagenham Dock Job Club and Dagenham Girl’s Bridgade. The events was attended by our volunteers, clients, partners and friends. We also had in attendance […]
19 May 16
Volunteers Needed for the July Tesco Neighbourhood Food Collections
We urgently need volunteers to help with the Summer Neighbourhood Tesco Food Collection. The food collection holds on Friday the 1st and Saturday the 2nd of July at Tesco Extra Goodmayes RM6 4HY. If you can spare a few hours of about 1-2 hours between 9am and 5pm, please do get in touch and help us feed local people […]
26 Apr 16
Dagenham Foodbank gave out 1249 emergency food supplies to local people in crisis in 2015/16
OUR STATISTICS: 1249 three day emergency food supplies given to local people in crisis from Dagenham Foodbank in 2015-16 Latest statistics published by Trussell Trust foodbank network show UK-wide foodbank figures for 2015-16 remain at record levels; national need is still not decreasing Early findings in new data analysis of Trussell Trust figures by University […]
23 Dec 15
6 Unexpected Things Foodbanks Need
A visit to the food bank isn’t exactly a traditional Christmas activity, but one UK charity is asking for a little extra help this month, when demand is at its highest and families are choosing between eating and heating.
8 Dec 15
Why Would a Mum Doing a Business Degree Find Herself Begging on the Streets This Winter?
With Christmas approaching, Michele from Brent Foodbank shares how she’s helping to make the festive season special for those struggling. “For the past few days I haven’t been to the street begging for money to buy food for me and my baby…” This was what a mother at Brent Foodbank told us recently. She was […]
1 Dec 15
Emergency Budget gets the food poverty test
David McAuley, Chief Executive of The Trussell Trust said: “We have two simple tests for the budget being delivered today. Firstly, what does it do to reduce the number of people in poverty and hunger? Secondly, what does it do to ensure the Government is supporting the work of charities and social enterprise in taking […]
21 Oct 15
Listening to the lives behind the foodbank statistics
MPs and peers discussed tackling UK poverty. The Trussell Trust, along with dozens of representatives from its UK network of foodbanks, were in parliament yesterday speaking with MPs and Peers about the work they do to combat hunger and poverty. Hosting the event, Chris White MP commended the varied work of the Trussell Trust’s foodbanks, […]
1 May 15
Trussell Trust foodbanks gave out over one million three day emergency food supplies to UK people in crisis in 2014/15.
Benefit delays, low income and benefit changes are the primary reasons why people are currently being referred to foodbanks for emergency food. About Our Statistics The Trussell Trust statistics are a measure of volume – they show the number of people to whom The Trussell Trust foodbanks have given three days’ emergency food. These are […]