News
5 Feb 19
A busy 2018
Thanks to the generosity of all our supporters, 2018 saw Rugeley Foodbank continue to help local people in crisis. During the year we provided 3-day emergency food supplies to 1558 people. Over 50% of the referrals to the Foodbank were due to changes or delays to paying benefits. We distributed over 15,000 kg of food to help […]
5 Dec 18
Rugeley Foodbank rated as “an exceptional project”
The Trussell Trust, has rated Rugeley Foodbank as “an exceptional project and a great example of a charity providing ‘More than Food’ projects to reduce destitution and social isolation in their community.” Rugeley Foodbank is one of over 420 foodbanks in a national network run by the charity The Trussell Trust. Every year the Trust spends some time […]
4 Sep 18
Thank you
It is sad to say that Foodbanks are becoming an ever increasing fixture, with more and more people using a Foodbank year on year. While these figures show the need for Foodbanks nationally, Rugeley is no different, with the Foodbank being accessed by more and more people in times of financial difficulties. It is only […]
12 Jun 18
Can you donate any of these items?
The Foodbank has been very busy in the last month and we have run low on several items that are included in our food parcels. Any donations of the following items would be particularly welcome. Our shopping list
10 Jun 18
The biggest reason for referrals to Foodbanks
Our latest figures show 'low income – benefits, not earning' is the biggest, & fastest growing, reason for referral to a #foodbank. It's significantly increased since April 2016, which is why we support @jrf_uk call to unfreeze working age benefits in new #UKDestitution report. pic.twitter.com/wkUPRLAr7C — The Trussell Trust (@TrussellTrust) June 7, 2018
23 Dec 15
6 Unexpected Things Foodbanks Need
A visit to the food bank isn’t exactly a traditional Christmas activity, but one UK charity is asking for a little extra help this month, when demand is at its highest and families are choosing between eating and heating.
8 Dec 15
Why Would a Mum Doing a Business Degree Find Herself Begging on the Streets This Winter?
With Christmas approaching, Michele from Brent Foodbank shares how she’s helping to make the festive season special for those struggling. “For the past few days I haven’t been to the street begging for money to buy food for me and my baby…” This was what a mother at Brent Foodbank told us recently. She was […]
1 Dec 15
Emergency Budget gets the food poverty test
David McAuley, Chief Executive of The Trussell Trust said: “We have two simple tests for the budget being delivered today. Firstly, what does it do to reduce the number of people in poverty and hunger? Secondly, what does it do to ensure the Government is supporting the work of charities and social enterprise in taking […]
21 Oct 15
Listening to the lives behind the foodbank statistics
MPs and peers discussed tackling UK poverty. The Trussell Trust, along with dozens of representatives from its UK network of foodbanks, were in parliament yesterday speaking with MPs and Peers about the work they do to combat hunger and poverty. Hosting the event, Chris White MP commended the varied work of the Trussell Trust’s foodbanks, […]
1 May 15
Trussell Trust foodbanks gave out over one million three day emergency food supplies to UK people in crisis in 2014/15.
Benefit delays, low income and benefit changes are the primary reasons why people are currently being referred to foodbanks for emergency food. About Our Statistics The Trussell Trust statistics are a measure of volume – they show the number of people to whom The Trussell Trust foodbanks have given three days’ emergency food. These are […]