News

2 Dec 24

Buses or elephants?!

Thanks to all our local Primary Schools who made amazing Harvest collections for the FoodBank. These include St.Martins and St.Marys Primary School, Goodley Dale Primary School, Coniston Primary School and St. Cuthberts Catholic Primary School who are pictured with their collection and pupils enjoying a talk by Gillian, a Food Bank volunteer engaging youngsters on why […]

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25 Nov 24

Come and meet Santa for free on December 8th from 12-3pm!

Come to a stunning holiday market on Sunday the 8th December from 12-3 at Lindeth Howe Hotel, Lindeth Drive, Longtail Hill, Bowness On Windermere. LA23 3JF. Fun for all the family……It’s free entry, free to meet Santa (with a small gift for the children), free to park, free birds of prey exhibition, a raffle with […]

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25 Nov 24

Pets matter too!!

Burns Pet Nutrition in association with Blue Cross has generously donated 6 large bags (90kg) of Original Chicken dry dog food in the lead up to Christmas. We do everything we can to keep pets and families together so they do not hungry. Pictured is Chris a food bank volunteer with Spike the food bank […]

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6 Nov 24

Windermere & District Foodbank donations reach new record low

A SOUTH Cumbrian food bank is facing the possibility of closing down following a surge in demand and reduction in number of monetary donations. Read the full article below! https://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/24680295.windermere-district-foodbank-donations-reach-new-record-low/

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26 Oct 24

Fell Foot food Fiesta

Recently we did a collection event at the 10th Anniversary of Fell Foot Park Run on Saturday 19th October.   This event was attended by 270 runners doing their 5k and many competitors brought along food for our FoodBank.   In all 9 trugs were collected as you can see in our van!   Thanks […]

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19 Oct 24

‘Horrible decisions could be made’: Cumbrian food bank donations reach a new low – ITV

See the recently published article from ITV. If you or anyone you know can help please do   ‘Horrible decisions could be made’: Cumbrian food bank donations reach a new low

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14 Oct 24

October Half Term

  With October half term coming up some families are even more reliant on your donations and kindness. If you are able when shopping getting an extra of any of the below items for donation is greatly appreciated! Tinned goods, such as fish, meat, soup, tomatoes, beans, vegetables, fruit, and puddings Rice, pasta, and noodles […]

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12 Oct 24

We were on the Radio

Hear about us on the BBC   Program on 09/10; go to 39 mins in and play for 6 mins   https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jrh6db

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12 Oct 24

SPAR helps feed our community

The new SPAR Bowness store continues to support the Food Bank with amazing donations. The wonderful young team at SPAR have continued to supply the Food Bank with fresh bread, rolls and scones from the store several times a week. Importantly, this has meant we no longer have to purchase bread! Pictured is Natalie helping load […]

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26 Sep 24

FoodBank needs urgent donations

Windermere & District Food Bank is in danger of running out of funds within the next 3 months. We have served the community of Bowness, Windermere, Ambleside and Kendal for the past 13 years helping individuals and families in crisis to get back on their own feet. This year has seen monetary donations fall off […]

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