News
24 Feb 22
***Product Recall – Snaffling Pig Pork Crackling***
We have been informed by one of our suppliers that the following items are being recalled and should not be eaten as there is a risk of salmonella; these may have been given out during February this year. If you have received any of the following items in a food parcel, please do not eat […]
24 Feb 22
Smethwick Foodbank closed Friday 25th February 2022
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Smethwick Foodbank will be closed on Friday 25th February 2022. We will be back open as normal next week. Many apologies for any inconvenience that this may cause.
17 Dec 21
Christmas 2021 Opening Times
Please note: we are open for donations on Tuesday 21st from 10-11.30 and on Weds 22nd between 10-2pm.
19 Nov 21
Smethwick Foodbank Reverse Advent 2021
This week sees the launch of our Christmas 2021 Reverse Advent Calendar! Get together at work or with friends, neighbours or family to collect an item each day over the next four weeks to help local families in financial hardship this Christmas. Smethwick Foodbank Reverse Advent 2021 Smethwick Foodbank Reverse Advent 2021
19 Nov 21
Tesco Winter Food Collection
Going food shopping over the next few days? We’re collecting your donations at the Tesco Food Collection at Tesco Cradley Heath, Foxoak St, Cradley Heath, B64 5DF. Pop your donations in our collection trolley or have a chat to our volunteers about our much needed items. Thanks for everyone’s ongoing support
26 Jul 21
Smethwick Foodbank COVID-19 update July 2021
Emergency Food Parcels You will need to be assessed by a local agency to obtain a referral to Foodbank to collect Food at the door of Holy Trinity Church on Tuesdays and Fridays 12.00-14.00 Local Referral Agencies We recommend ringing your normal local referral agencies for assessment for food; many are offering advice over the […]
12 Feb 21
Join in with the Smethwick Foodbank AdLent Campaign!
Wednesday 17th February sees the launch of our Easter 2021 AdLent Calendar! Get together with friends, at work, with neighbours or family to collect an item each day over Lent to help local families in financial hardship this Easter. Print out your own copy of the AdLent Calendar using the link below. AdLent-Calendar-Smethwick-Foodbank PDF
11 Jan 21
COVID Winter Grant Scheme
COVID Winter Grant Scheme This is a new government initiative, paid through the council, specifically to support households suffering financial hardship as a direct result of the impact of Covid-19. The government has awarded councils money under the Covid Winter Grant Scheme designed for vulnerable households and families, with or without children, who are particularly […]
10 Nov 20
Christmas 2020 Reverse Advent Calendar
This week sees the launch of our Christmas 2020 Reverse Advent Calendar! Get together at work or with friends, neighbours or family to collect an item each day over the next four weeks to help local families in financial hardship this Christmas. Smethwick Foodbank Reverse Advent 2020
9 Nov 20
Foodbank Winter Statement
As we approach winter 2020 and the start of a new decade, the change to a new year brings not only new challenges and demands, but also the marking of the 10 year anniversary of Smethwick Foodbank. At Smethwick CAN, our mission has always been to ensure that no one in our community goes to […]