News

26 Mar 21

Thanks to the Inner Wheel Club Taunton

Huge thanks to the Inner Wheel Club Taunton who donated 17.9 kgs of Easter eggs to us today. The Easter Bunny has been VERY busy and we are so grateful to all those who contributed.              

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23 Mar 21

EASTER 2021 OPENING TIMES

  Please note that the Foodbank in Taunton will be closed on Good Friday 2 April and Easter Monday 5 April.  Our last day of opening before Easter will be Thursday 1 April between 1000-1200 and we will be open again on Tuesday 6 April, same times. Our Wellington hub will be open as usual […]

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16 Mar 21

Thank you Mia

Mia is 7 years  old and since she was little she has raised money for many charities.   She wants to “change the planet” (her words) and when it was explained to her that the Foodbank helps children and adults struggling to put food on the table,  she asked if she could do her own shopping […]

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16 Mar 21

An Easter Recital of Organ and Vocal Music

We would like to draw your attention to this virtual concert being held in aid of the Foodbank and St John’s Church which will be on line from 31 March. Sounds fabulous and perfect for Easter.

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25 Feb 21

New Baby Bank

We know that things are extra challenging at the moment. To help, we are pleased to be able to tell you about a new “Baby Bank” that will provide nappies and wet wipes for families with children aged 2 and under, who are finding it difficult to make ends meet during this time. They will […]

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22 Feb 21

Act Now On Debt

Many people experience financial difficulties at some point in their life but the earlier they tackle the problem, the quicker the solution.  However bad the situation might be, there are always steps that can be taken to make things better.   Taunton Area Debt Advice is a charity which has a team of trained FCA approved debt […]

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22 Jan 21

VOLUNTEER WITH A VAN NEEDED

We are looking for a suitable volunteer with a van to help transport food, initially two mornings a week. Expenses paid.   Please email [email protected] for more information and an application form.

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8 Dec 20

Christmas/New Year Opening Times

Please see below for our opening times over Christmas and New Year. If you wish to drop off a donation, then the opening times for Taunton Foodbank apply.  

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24 Nov 20

Tim Potter Family Butchers: Pay It Forward scheme

In Wellington, Tim Potter Family Butchers are appealing for people to #payitforward and buy a £20 voucher for a local families in Wellington struggling to make ends meet, to get a delicious Christmas fresh food parcel. If you would like to participate in this scheme, call the shop on 01823 662126 to donate and make […]

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19 Nov 20

Face Defender

  We had the most amazing face masks delivered to the Foodbank earlier this week from a local Somerset company called faceDFNDR They are very comfortable to wear and come in small, medium or large sizes. There are even children’s ones. They come in a variety of colours and Liberty prints so you can co-ordinate […]

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