News
26 Apr 21
PRAY4U
It has been clear to us working with both clients and volunteers, that the combined effects of prolonged lockdowns and ongoing social distancing over the last year, have created a significant increase in mental health issues such as anxiety, stress, fear, loneliness, worry, depression and even suicidal tendencies. Salford Foodbank, a Christian-led charity, believes that […]
7 Apr 21
Swinton Gateway & Broughton Hub re-opening
After a four month closure, Swinton Gateway and Broughton Hub are re-opening on Monday 12th April. There will be a full Foodbank service from both sites from that date. Huge thanks to Salford Council, and particularly to the security staff we have been able operate a limited service, but it’s back to ‘normal’ from next […]
28 Jan 21
Our new corporate signage
Over the next few weeks we will be displaying a new corporate signage across all our Supermarket collection tubs. Thanks to our partners Carbon Creative for the design work. If you have a, smaller, green collection box in your church or workplace and would like a new wrap, please call Emma on 0161 637 2120
21 Jan 21
Volunteering
An enormous ‘THANK YOU’ to so many people who have volunteered, over the last few months, to help Salford Foodbank with its mission to help those in food-need across our city. We have been able to use many volunteers across our Distribution Centres and in our warehouse, however owing to Social Distancing requirements we have […]
4 Jan 21
Distribution Centres service update
The final Distribution Session at GoChurch will be on Tuesday 5th January. We give thanks to GoChurch for hosting our sessions for many years. Replacing the Tuesday session will be one at Salford Loaves and Fishes, commencing Tuesday 12th January, at the same times of 10.00 – 12.00. Also following the announcement last week of […]
31 Dec 20
SWINTON GATEWAY & BROUGHTON HUB
THIS HAS JUST BEEN ISSUED BY SALFORD CITY COUNCIL “Following the new Tier 4 Restrictions, council receptions in the Gateways and the Broughton Hub will close from midnight 30 December 2020. You will still be able to access booked NHS appointments at the buildings. Support from the council’s customer services will switch to online and […]
9 Dec 20
Box on the Docks
As part of the ‘Box on the Docks’ project, which aims to add local colour and flair to an already vibrant area, Salford Foodbank is proud to have its own ‘Box’. An ititiative by MediaCityUK, designed and created by Carbon Creative, Salford Foodbank has it’s own and biggest collection point in the city. Stop by […]
7 Dec 20
Christmas 2020
We’re pleased to tell you that we will be able to offer a limited service between Christmas and New Year. Before Christmas, our last Distribution sessions will be on Wednesday 23rd December at Swinton Gateway and Broughton Hub from 10.00 until 4.00. On 29th and 30th December a limited service will be available at our […]
4 Dec 20
Distribution Centres Re-opening
We are pleased to announce that our Distribution Centres at Swinton Gateway and Broughton Hub will be open, as pre-lockdown, from Monday 7th December. Full details on our ‘Locations’ page.
13 Nov 20
Swinton Gateway & Broughton Hub
We are very pleased to announce that Salford City Council have agreed to continue to allow Salford Foodbank to operate a Distribution Centre Session at Swinton Gateway and Broughton Hub. Until further notice, starting on WEDNESDAY 18th November we will be offering these additional sessions: Swinton Gateway Wednesday 10am -12 noon Broughton Hub […]