We are Widnes Foodbank and we believe nobody should suffer in hunger

How Foodbanks Work
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In 2022 we provided

1,753

food parcels to local people in crisis.

Only with donations from the local community could we be there for people struggling to put food on the table.

Donate food
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We work with

50+

local agencies to identify people in need.

To provide the most appropriate help for individual circumstances we work with local referral agencies.

Get a referral

News and Blog

A foodbank volunteer holds donations of tinned food over a crate
16th January 2024

Mythbusting the common misconceptions about foodbanks

Foodbanks are, sadly, far from a new thing. Widnes Foodbank began assisting local people in need in 2012, and Trussell...

A group of foodbank volunteers wearing tabards stood together.
15th December 2023

Widnes Foodbank opening times over the Christmas and New Year period

Widnes Foodbank will operating adjusted opening times over the 2023 Christmas and New Year period. Crossing Point centreFoodbank warehouseSaturday 23rd...

Volunteers at the December 2012 collection
2nd November 2023

The Widnes Foodbank Christmas food appeal launches today – here’s how you can help

Volunteers from Widnes Foodbank are launching an appeal for donations of festive food items this Christmas. This year the local...