News | Witney Foodbank

27 Jul 26

Foodbank AGM

Last week we held our AGM at our offices on Station Lane. Volunteers and staff were joined by some of our lovely supporters including; Richard from Cottsway Housing and Debbie from Oxford Products. We were also joined by Meg at Ducklington Church, Toby from Windrush Business Services. We were delighted that they took time out […]

10 Jul 26

Food drive with help from Audley Travel

Thank you to Audleytravel staff for helping out at our latest food drive. It was also made possible by the wonderful staff at Sainsbury’s to collect food totalling 732.6 kg of food. We have a great team of volunteers who support our food drives but we also love it when local companies offer to help. […]

9 Jul 26

Maria is doing an ultra marathon to raise money!

Our Chair, Maria Grindley, is doing an ultra marathon to raise money for the Foodbank this weekend – Race to the Stones: July 11th-12th, 100 km within 24 hours. She will be setting off on Saturday morning 11th July and walking through the day and night to get to Avebury stone circle within 24 […]

8 Jul 26

Fundraiser success

The final figure is in! Together, we raised an amazing £5,549 at our annual fundraiser on 26 June. A shout-out to Corn Exchange Witney and their incredible team, Anna and the Fireflies., Andy the Fabulous MC, Jacob on sound, and all of the incredible companies who donated gifts, and everyone who bought tickets, and not […]

8 Apr 26

Event on 26 June. Buy Tickets Now!

Join us on June 26 from 7:30pm 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 the fabulous Anna and the Fireflies. There will also be a charity auction and raffle with some great prizes up […]

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.

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