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News

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12 Jan 24

We’re recruiting Trustees!

Here at Knottingley Foodbank we provide emergency food and compassionate, practical support to people in crisis. Since 2013 we have operated in the Knottingley area from Ropewalk Methodist Church, providing 1,714 three-day emergency food supplies given to people in crisis last year. Our foodbank is a project founded by local churches and community groups, working […]

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12 Oct 22

Happy Birthday Rosemary!

Our lovely volunteer Rosemary had a big birthday at the end of September and after months of ignoring her upcoming birthday we pulled off a surprise get together…. we’ve never seen her speechless but she was! Rosemary has been with us from the foodbank opening so we couldn’t let this pass her by without a […]

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12 Oct 22

Knottingley and Ferrybridge Uniform Bank

We were really pleased to be able to offer Knottingley and Ferrybridge Uniform Bank space to operate their FREE school uniform project.  Knottingley and Ferrybridge Uniform Bank offers FREE school uniform to members of the public who are struggling to afford uniform in our local community.  They are doing an absolutely amazing job and have […]

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12 Oct 22

Yorkshire Energy Doctor

On the 7th October we had the pleasure of having The Yorkshire Energy Doctor on site to offer help and advice with issues or worries the community had regarding their energy prices.  We were really pleased to see so many people drop in and receive help! Below are details of how to make contact with […]

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12 Oct 22

Is the cost of living crisis affecting you?

We are pleased to announce we now have a Financial Inclusion officer on site Tuesday and Friday 10am – 12noon when the foodbank is operating.  The trained advisor can help you with a range of issues and offer advice and support. Please do pop in and have a chat! No booking required; these are drop-in […]

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13 Jul 22

Foodbank Relocation

The distribution center had a successful move to The Methodist Church on Ropewalk in Knottingley quite a few months ago now.  Clients and donors have one central point to visit the foodbank and get a chance to meet the whole team! The move went really well, a lot of hard work but with the amazing […]

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26 Oct 20

Janet Burns BEM

We are proud to share the news that our Project Leader Janet, has been awarded the honour of British Empire Medal for her services to the Community of Knottingley and Knottingley Foodbank. With support from the Churches Together initiative Janet was instrumental in establishing Knottingley Foodbank in 2013.  As well as the daily running, organising […]

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3 Jun 20

Donate at the Drive thru’!

Every Friday 10:30-12:30 Ropewalk Methodist Church We rely on support from the Knottingley community and want to give you the opportunity to donate.  We look forward  to seeing you! (from a safe distance of course!) Just drive up – pop your car boot open – we can get the bags and close the boot! Social […]

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1 Apr 20

Knottingley Foodbank is CLOSED

Following a warehouse break in and the following the latest Government guidelines the Board of Trustees made the difficult decision to close Knottingley Foodbank for the foreseeable future.  The security and health of our volunteers were key factors in this decision.  We hope to be back open again soon when it is safe to do […]

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5 Jan 18

Dress Down Day at WDH

Debbie Walsh, presenting a donation of £225.56 raised from a Dress Down Day at WDH to KFB volunteers Janet & Joan

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