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Last week, we welcomed MiTek UK & Ireland volunteers to our warehouse for their Hearts and Hands week! 🙌 15 staff from the Dudley branch joined us to sort Harvest donations, and we’re so grateful for their time and generous donation. ❤️ Want to get involved? Visit bit.ly/3zBSExD

A huge thanks to Maxideals for our 60-second trolley dash at their new Merry Hill store! 🎉 Ronnie & Gary filled their trolley with £93.28 worth of items, all going to support our food and toiletry parcels. 🙌 Thank you, Maxideals, for your support of Black Country Foodbank!

16 months in as a Data Analyst at blackcountryfoodbank, and 'Thank You' has become a big part of my vocabulary 🙏 We’re grateful every day to our volunteers, supporters, and partners who make it possible to serve our community. Without them, we couldn't do what we do. #Gratitude

Bit too chilly outside? We’ve definitely started to feel cold in our central warehouse🥶 To help those that are struggling to cover the costs of food and energy, these are some food items that provide an instant meal using minimal energy that you can donate to your local foodbank

Do you have a donation but aren't sure where to take it? 🤔 Our website has an interactive map to help you locate your nearest collection point. Visit blackcountryfoodbank.org.uk/support/ and type in your postcode. Thank you for your support 🙏 #foodpoverty

Today marks International Day for the Eradication of Poverty aimed at promoting a dialogue between people living in poverty and the wider society. Across the UK many families cannot afford to provide nourishing meals. Help make a difference: donate to your local foodbank #poverty

It has been lovely to welcome so many schools and community groups into our warehouse to have a tour and learn how our model works. Our Harvest campaign is vital to see us through the winter. If you still have a donation and need it collecting, give us a call on 01384 671250🙏

To express our gratitude, we hosted an Above and Beyond evening last week, dedicated to celebrating the incredible commitment and contributions of our volunteers - they are the soul of our charity and we are truly thankful to them 🧡

Another amazing Harvest festival collection from a local primary school. Its always great to see the children getting involved with food poverty in their local community. Thank you to everyone at Thorns_PS 🙏

Thank you Dudley CVS for an amazing evening at #DudleyCVS50, celebrating 50 years of supporting the voluntary and community sector in the Dudley borough

It was great to be invited to the third consultation meeting with Trussell along with other independent food aid providers, to discuss the future of food support and the long-term changes that need to be made to ensure that everyone can afford the essentials. #foodpoverty

According to Barnardo’s Empty Plates and Cold Homes report, more than 1 in 4 children in the UK live in poverty. No child should have to go hungry. If you would like to help fight food poverty, give us a call to find out how making a donation to blackcountryfoodbank can make a difference.

We would like to say a huge thanks to Halesowen & Rowley Regis Rotary Club for their generous financial donation in their continued support of our van ‘Hannah’. We are so grateful that we can keep the vans on the road thanks to sponsorship. #foodpoverty

It’s never too early to start planning for the festive season! (we started back in June 😊). If you would like to support us this Christmas and are unsure on what items to donate, have a look on our website blackcountryfoodbank.org.uk/christmas-2024/ We look forward to your support this Christmas.

This month we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of our Fountain of Life foodbank for supporting the people in their community in Oldbury. Huge well done for all that you do 🙏

As the last of the Harvest donations come in, we’d like to say thank you to everyone that has supported us in the last two months. It is comforting to see the warehouse so busy as the local community come together to support our mission and we prepare for the winter months🙏

With just 44 sleeps left until the big day, the number of shopping days is quickly running out. If you would like to help those less fortunate this winter, have a look at our Christmas 2024 Shopping List for some ideas on food and toiletry items to donate bit.ly/3O6pLgF

Today is national Kindness Day, something we experience every day at blackcountryfoodbank, led in our warehouse by Ronnie, our Warehouse Manager. Ronnie is incredibly patient, kind, and keeps the warehouse running with a smile on his face. What will be your random act of kindness today?

Black Country Foodbank are pleased to be part of the Tesco Stronger Start initiative. Last year, we provided meals for 16,827 children in the Black Country. The funding we receive from this initiative will enable us to continue to support children to stay fit, happy and healthy.

Dear Supporters, we have made the decision to discontinue our presence on this platform and will be focusing our efforts on other channels to engage with our community. We encourage you to stay connected with us through Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn. Thank you for your support🙏