News | Witney Foodbank

10 Apr 26

We are hiring – do you have a heart to help?

We are advertising for a one year fixed term Foodbank Coordinator part-time position. Please see the attached job description below. If you are interested in the role please send a CV with a covering letter setting out why you want to work with the Foodbank, to Maria [email protected]. Closing date is Friday 24th April 2026. Interview […]

8 Apr 26

Event on May 2nd. Buy Tickets Now!

Join us on May 2nd at 7pm at the Corn Exchange for a fun-filled evening raising money for a great local cause! Every penny raised helps families in need. There will be live music from classic rock cover band Mudflap. There will also be a charity auction and raffle with some great prizes up for […]

1 Apr 26

Easter closures

Easter closure dates and times: We will be closed on Good Friday- 3rd April and Easter Monday- 6th April

23 Mar 26

Darryl’s Story

Darryl’s Story Darryl, now 47, had been working at the BMW/Mini plant in Cowley for more than a decade and a half when he decided he needed a change of scene. The night shifts were gruelling, and he sometimes went weeks without seeing daylight. He thought it would be better to get a job where […]

19 Mar 26

What is a waterways chaplain?

Meet Rev Jacky A friendly face on the South Oxfordshire’s Canal and surrounding waterways. If you’ve ever wandered along the peaceful canals and waterways of England there’s a good chance you’ve crossed paths with someone who brings warmth, support and a genuine listening ear to everyone they meet, these are Waterways Chaplains. Locally, the Rev […]

24 Jan 26

The Big Give, gave big

For the first time, we took part in an online fundraising campaign in December of last year through the Big Give charity. It brings together larger donors, like philanthropists, foundations and businesses, with the giving public and the charities who need them. They match what the public and large funders donate. We are so pleased […]

4 Dec 25

M&M Waste help us collect our top-up shopping

Fraser and Stuart and the fabulous team at M&M Waste Solutions are now providing incredible support to us, collecting and delivering our top-up shopping each week from wherever we need to go. Another great example of community support from one of our local businesses.

2 Dec 25

The Big Give: Give Now to Double Your Donations!

Between noon today (2nd December) for exactly one week (until 12 noon on the 9th December), any money you give via Witney Foodbank’s BigGive link will attract match funding i.e. will be doubled. People really do need your support coming up to Christmas. If you can spare any cash, please consider donating via the link […]

6 Nov 25

Big Give – doubles our donations

We are over the moon to tell you that we were successful in our application to the `Big Give’ match funding. Huge thanks to Oxford Products for being our main pledger, supporting our campaign. Every penny given between 12pm (midday) 2nd December to 12pm (midday) 9th December, through the Foodbank’s Big Give link will attract match […]

24 Oct 25

Reverse advent calendar launched

We know it’s a bit early to think about Christmas but we need to make sure our stocks are high in readiness for the additional food requests we experience towards the end of the year. Our reverse advent calendar lists items which are staples in our food parcels. We would be grateful if you could perhaps […]

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