SHERBORNE FOOD BANK

A helping hand to the hungry

A volunteer-run organisation, established in 2011. Helping the hungry, and families in crisis, within and around the Parish of Sherborne, Dorset. Registered Charity No.1156481

 

LOOKING FOR HELP?

Contact our confidential helpline:

Tel: 07854 163869

e: help@sherbornefoodbank.org

Get in touch

HOW WE’VE HELPED IN 2023

with weekly deliveries of emergency food + essentials

ITEMS DISTRIBUTED

DELIVERIES MADE

*ADULT PROVISION

*CHILD PROVISION

*Based on an average 64 adults and 40 children delivered to each week

*WE DO NOT NEED CEREALS/OATS, PASTA & TINNED FISH THIS MONTH*

DONATING FOOD & TOILETRIES

We benefit from the generosity of individuals, businesses, groups, churches and schools. Find donation points at Sherborne Abbey, Cheap Street Church, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, The Co-operative, Hunt’s Supermarket and Dike & Son, Stalbridge.

FUNDRAISING FOR US

We are grateful to the many individuals and organisations who support us whether with a one-off fundraiser, or as by nominating us as their Charity of the Year. To fundraise, make a donation or set up a direct debit visit JustGiving.

VOLUNTEERING

We need volunteers for collecting food from donation points, sorting food at our depot, picking and packing parcels, helping with deliveries and supporting events. If you are interested in joining our friendly team then please find out more

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Find out more and apply

Persimmon South West Community Champion

Local housebuilder, Persimmon South West, has made a donation of £1,000 to Sherborne Food Bank as part of its Community Champions initiative. The donation was recently marked by a visit from Rob...
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NFU Mutual Agency Giving Fund donation

NFU Mutual allocates a £1.92m national fund to support local frontline charities, NFU Mutual’s Agency Giving Fund. To ensure that this fund is distributed across the UK, NFU Mutual invited its...
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2024 AGM & Volunteer Get Together

On Saturday 22nd June we welcomed volunteers, supporters and referrers to the Food Bank’s annual AGM and volunteer ‘thank you’ event, held at The Digby Hall in Sherborne. We’re grateful to Persimmon...
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English Heritage supporting food banks

English Heritage has chosen Sherborne Food Bank as part of its support of food banks nationally, with a special code for FREE ENTRY AT SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE for families receiving food bank...
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Saying ‘Thank You’ to our volunteers

We couldn’t do what we do at Sherborne Food Bank without the commitment of some 85 volunteers who shop, collect, sort, pick, pack and deliver. Not to mention our lead volunteers, trustees and all...
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Our grateful thanks to FIAC

On 20th May 2024, Sherborne Food Bank Chairman David Kemp had an opportunity to formally thank FIAC, through its Chair, John Crossman, for the incredibly generous donation of £2500 as part of its...
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Our 2024 Events Season Begins!

Next week sees the first of our 2024 Sherborne Markets. You will find our stand, as usual, on Cheap Street by the archway entrance to Waitrose. We are grateful to Jules Bradburn, Founder of the...
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A Hoppy Easter from Battens Charitable Trust!

Food Bank volunteer Antony Edwards, was delighted to collect a huge quantity of Easter eggs from Battens Solicitors today. Natalia and Naomi very kindly made the presentation on behalf of Battens...
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Make March Matter

The Reverse Lent Challenge: Don't give something up. Take something on. In the run-up to the Easter celebrations, we're suggesting that you help us 'Make March Matter' by using our Reverse...
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The Cross Keys becomes a supporter

We're thrilled that The Cross Keys in Sherborne has offered to become a supporter of Sherborne Food Bank and promote what we do in its pub and restaurant at the heart of the community. You'll find...
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