News

28 Mar 22

Oldham Foodbank roles explained: Drivers, packers, warehouse, admin

Oldham Foodbank is run entirely by volunteers who work AM and PM shifts throughout the week. Some people are here for one shift a week, others come along for several. It all depends how much time people have and how much they want to give. If you’re interested in joining the team, there are several […]

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6 Mar 22

Lent 2022: Give it up, Give it us

Lent is a time for abstaining and giving up vices. Reducing or giving up bad habits is not only healthy for our minds and bodies, but can also lead to financial savings. This year, Oldham Foodbank are running the ‘Give it up, Give it us’ campaign for Lent. It’s easy to get involved and you […]

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3 Mar 22

Warehouse stock levels dangerously low at Oldham Foodbank

Every morning since the start of the year, food stock levels at Oldham Foodbank have been visibly lower than the week before. It began with gentle observations – “We’re running out of jam”, one volunteer would say to the next. Then it became more serious. Supplies of staple items that are usually plentiful – tinned […]

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23 Feb 22

How to donate food to Oldham Foodbank

We’re often reaching out to you, the good people of Oldham, asking for food donations. Here we explain exactly how you can do it… Drop off points For many people, the easiest way to donate food to Oldham Foodbank is to buy a couple of extra shopping items and drop them off at your nearest […]

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19 Jan 22

4 ways you can contribute to Oldham Foodbank

  In 2021, Oldham Foodbank distributed 6,241 seven-day emergency food parcels, feeding 8,653 adults and 5,548 children. As you can imagine, this takes a tremendous amount of hard work and generosity on the part of individuals and businesses who contribute to the foodbank’s daily operations. We simply could not do it without you! We’re optimistic […]

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23 Dec 20

Christmas and New Year Opening Times:

Anyone in need of emergency food and crisis support during the Christmas and New Year period can contact the Oldham Council helpline. The helpline is available 9am – 12noon on the following days: Thursday 24th December Tuesday 29th December Wednesday 30th December Thursday 31st December Oldham foodbank will re-open as normal on Monday 4th January. You can ring the helpline […]

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7 Jul 20

New Location

From Monday 6th July the Foodbank will be relocated to: Unit B, Prince of Wales Industrial Units, Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4ER Note: there is no public access; contact us by telephone: 0161 622 1061

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17 Apr 20

URGENT: Covid-19, Corona Virus Update

From Monday 20th April 2020 we will be operating a “Delivery Only” service from a central location. All satellite hubs will be closed from 20th April 2020. Clemency House will be offering a “Delivery Only” service. For help with any issues regarding Covid-19 please call 0161 770 7007

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21 Mar 20

Covid-19, Coronavirus Update

We are working under social distancing recommendations and are currently operating a “one in one out” policy. We apologise if you have to wait but we are operating in this way to protect you, our clients, and our volunteers as well.

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14 Mar 20

COVID-19, Coronavirus

We are doing our best to protect volunteers and clients during this crisis. If you are told to self isolate please do not attend the Foodbank. Please ‘phone 0161-622-1061 for advice on how to obtain and redeem a food voucher. Please do not attend any of our Foodbanks without prior communication. Thank you

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