News | Oswestry and Borders Foodbank

24 Jun 25

MPs back bid to block proposed changes to benefits

Today dozens of Labour MPs have rescinded their support of the Welfare reform bill which, if passed, would push 250,000 people (50,000 children) into poverty. The news comes after the Trussell Lobby Day on June 18th, which has undoubtedly had a huge impact as some of the MPs in attendance have added their signatures to […]

21 Jun 25

June 18th: Parliament Lobby Day at Westminster

It has been an eventful week in the life of the Trussell network with the Lobby Day in Westminster taking place last Wednesday 18th June. Liz (manager) and Alison (trustee) were there to represent Oswestry and Borders Foodbank. They met with Helen Morgan MP to discuss why the Government needs to ensure everyone can afford […]

27 May 25

Foodbank Featured on BBC Sounds

Did you catch Oswestry & Borders Foodbank on BBC sounds this week? Manager Liz Jermy, Alison & Malcolm (Trustees) and Ben (from Trussell) were interviewed in response to the end of year stats published by Trussell. A huge thank you to Ellen Knight from BBC Radio Shropshire for taking the time to meet the team […]

21 May 25

2025 AGM invitation 26th June

You are warmly invited to attend this year’s AGM at Hope Church on Thursday 26th June. This year, we would love you to join us, as our most valued volunteers, donors and supporters for an evening of celebration to honour the amazing support you have given to the work of the Oswestry and Borders Foodbank. […]

11 May 25

New Trustees needed

Oswestry and Borders Foodbank are looking to add to their team of wonderful Trustees from June 2025. Chair– we are looking for our next Chair to hold the charity vision and governance, to lead the trustees and to liaise closely with the project manager. Secretary– we need a trustee who will take on responsibilities for […]

2 May 25

Bank Holiday Closures

7 Apr 25

Easter Opening Hours

Oswestry and Borders Foodbank will be CLOSED on Easter Monday 21st April. Normal food collections and deliveries will recommence on Thursday 24th April. Support Services at Number 58 will be open as normal on Wednesday 23rd April & Thursday 24th April.

2 Mar 25

Giving during Lent 2025

Lent begins this Wednesday 6th March. Traditionally people give something up for the 40 days until Easter. Perhaps this year you could give an item each day or as often as you can to the Foodbank, instead of giving something up. You could follow the calendar below or create one of your own. Everything you […]

5 Feb 25

Morrisons Foodbank Food Drive This Week

The Morrisons food collection is this week! Do you shop at @Morrisons? From Monday 3 February to Sunday 9 February, local Morrisons stores are raising vital donations of food and other essential items. Right now, we urgently need donations of… Tinned Spaghetti Rice Pudding Cereal Porridge Pots Size 6 Nappies If you can, please […]

24 Dec 24

Christmas 2024: That’s a Wrap!

Christmas 2024: That’s a wrap! Over the last two weeks we have given out 220 food parcels, feeding 564 people and sent Christmas Hampers out to 215 households! Our team of volunteers have been amazing until the end- taking on extra hours and extra tasks, and even pulling in favours from friends and family to […]

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