News
26 Apr 23
End of Year Stats
On Wednesday 26 April 2023, we released our stats on the number of emergency food parcels that King’s Lynn Foodbank provided within our local community between April 2022 and March 2023. The alarming new figures reveal that we have provided 2764 emergency food parcels, feeding 6526 people who couldn’t afford the essentials in King’s Lynn […]
10 Aug 20
Good News!!
We are full to bursting (literally) with your donations!! At the moment, we really haven’t the space for more food, so please hold onto your donations for a few months and we’ll let you know when we need more, but for the time being – thankyou for your generosity – you’ve been outstanding!
10 Aug 20
Citizens Advice Bureau teams up with Trussell Trust
The Citizens Advice Bureau has teamed up with the Trussell Trust to provide a national helpline for those who are struggling during the Coronavirus pandemic. The helpline is available 10am to 4pm, Monday-Friday each week and a team of advisers are ready to help with a range of expertise. The number is: 0808 2082138 If […]
8 Apr 20
Help for those who are struggling due to self-isolation
The Foodbank is here for those who are struggling with financial hardship and cannot afford food. There are local organisations and businesses that are helping those who are able to afford food, but are struggling to access it due to being in self-isolation: Ask Lily (ask.lily.org.uk) – Lily provides a comprehensive range of support in west Norfolk […]
19 Mar 20
Coronavirus Update
Update 08/04/20 Easter Opening times Our current normal opening times are 12-2pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. However, this weekend is Easter weekend, so as usual we will be closed on Friday 10th (Good Friday) and Monday 13th (Easter Monday). We will be open again on Tuesday 14th 12-2pm.
30 Dec 19
Treasurer Needed
WE’RE ON AN AMAZING JOURNEY… HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO JOIN US? The King’s Lynn Foodbank feeds over 400 people a month, providing emergency food to people in crisis and showing love to people in a clear, practical way. We’ve been amazed with the generosity of volunteers, members of the public, local schools, […]
23 Dec 19
Christmas Open Hours
We will be open on the following days over the Christmas week: Monday 23rd December 2019 (10.30-2.30pm) Friday 27th December 2019
30 Nov 19
Reverse Advent Calendars
Have you been collecting items for a Reverse Advent Calendar? Please bring your donations to our Distribution Centre on St. Margaret’s Lane in King’s Lynn during our opening hours 12:30-2:30pm, Monday to Friday. If you have an especially large donation, please email [email protected] and we can arrange for collection or for you to deliver directly […]
15 Nov 19
Food Drive 21st-23rd November
Are you able to spare half an hour or more to help us to collect food during the Food Drive at Tesco Gaywood and Hardwick stores on Thursday 21st-Saturday 23rd November? If so, email and let us know: [email protected]
10 Sep 19
Foodbank Warehouse Coordinator Role
Foodbank Warehouse Coordinator Salary: £9.12 per hour Working Pattern: Part-Time, 20 hours per week (Flexible) Location: Kings Lynn (though travel within West Norfolk may be required) Closing Date: Monday 16th September 2019 Interviews to be held: TBC The King’s Lynn Foodbank currently feeds around 400 people a month, providing emergency food to people in crisis and providing support that […]