Fundraise for us
From holding a food collection to doing a sponsored swim – find out how you can raise food and funds for your local community.
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Whether you're an individual, school, business or community group, anyone can make a difference. Fundraise for Windermere Foodbank and help us fight hunger.
Without incredible fundraisers like you, we wouldn't be able to continue to provide emergency food parcels and essential support. We'd love to help with any ideas you have, so please get in touch.
Organise a food collection
Organising a food collection is an effective way you can food raise for us. By collecting our most needed items and everyday essentials you can make a big difference. Get in touch for advice on setting up your food collection.
Tips for a successful collection:
- Choose a busy location e.g. school reception, office foyer, church entrance
- Focus on our most needed items
- Set a target
- Make sure people know about the collection – share through newsletters or on social media
- Contact us to arrange a drop–off
Host a fundraising event
Fundraising events are a fun way to bring the community together while championing our cause and raising vital funds. From comedy nights to a schoolwide sponsored silence, bake sales to an auction of promises, your event will help us buy essential items and keep our services running, so we can support those in need.
Get in touch for ideas and support with hosting a fundraising event.
Complete a challenge event
Whether you walk, run, swim or cycle, challenge yourself while raising money for Windermere Foodbank! From first timers to experienced competitors, choose an event that excites you and know that with every mile you are one step closer to supporting those in our community facing food insecurity.
Tips for fundraising
- Choose an activity or event that excites you.
- Decide on a fundraising target.
- Be loud about your fundraiser! Use social media, posters and word of mouth to spread awareness. Let us know and we can promote it too, tag us in any posts that you make so we can easily share it.
- Document your event to share with your supporters and with us.
- Create a fundraising page. This is a great way to share your story, any updates you might have and keep donations all in one place.
- Once complete, take time to acknowledge your achievement. By raising money to support those facing crisis in the local community you have done something amazing! Thank you for your support!
Corporate partnerships
Your business or organisation could help us make a real difference in the local community. There are many ways your business can help, whether through volunteering, fundraising, or sharing your expertise.
Find out more about partnering with us.
Choose Windermere Foodbank as your Charity of the Year
Choosing Windermere Foodbank as your Charity of the Year is a powerful opportunity for your company to make a real impact. It can help foster a sense of purpose and community, boost employee engagement and meet your CSR objectives.
We can offer support in helping you plan exciting fundraising activities, deliver talks to inspire your entire staff team and provide you with resources to show your support.
We'd love to hear about how and why you want to support Windermere Foodbank. Please contact us to discuss how we can support one another with this endeavour.