News
19 Apr 24
Colchester Foodbank Volunteers Receive King’s Award for Voluntary Service
On Friday, April 12th, 2024, our hearts swelled with pride as we had the privilege of hosting the King’s Award Presentation for Voluntary Service. The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is the equivalent to an MBE for volunteers, representing the highest honour a volunteer can receive. It’s awarded for life, symbolising a lifelong commitment to […]
5 Apr 24
Colchester Foodbank Tollgate closing one hour early on Friday 12th April 2024
Please be aware Colchester Foodbank’s Tollgate Centre will be closing one hour early (at 13:00) on Friday 12th April 2024 to mark the King’s Award event. We will be open as usual Saturday 13th April from 10:00 to 14:00. We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience.
25 Mar 24
Easter 2024 Foodbank Opening Times & Locations
EASTER FOODBANK OPENING TIMES & LOCATIONS Foodbank Centre Day Session Times Location/Address Colchester Main Hub Tollgate Monday to Saturday 10am to 2pm Good Friday: Closed Easter Saturday: 10am to 2pm Easter Sunday: Closed Easter Monday: Closed Unit 3, Tollgate Retail Park, Stanway, CO3 8RG 01206 621998 Brightlingsea Wednesdays 10am to 12 noon […]
14 Mar 24
Why fair wages matter
We are seeing a marked increase in the working poor coming to Colchester Foodbank for support. Many of these people work in Care. There’s one person that stands out in my mind. I’ll call her Natalie. She is in her late 20s with a preschool aged daughter. She is studying Social Care at Anglian Ruskin […]
8 Mar 24
2nd Lexden (St. Leonards) Cub Scout Group Celebrates Colchester Foodbank with Handmade Posters
Paula Stubbs, our Refocus Co-ordinator said: “I had the huge privilege of being invited to the 2nd Lexden Scout Cub Group to talk about what the Foodbank does and who we help. When I arrived, the Cubs were making some wonderful posters about the Foodbank and asking people to help. There were loads of questions! […]
25 Feb 24
80 and still going strong!
Phil from our Saturday team at Stanway had the big 80 on Saturday!!
12 Feb 24
Armin Lange and Nikki Ranson appointed co-Directors of Colchester Foodbank
Armin Lange and Nikki Ranson have been appointed co-Directors of Colchester Foodbank following Michael Beckett’s resignation as CEO. Peter Tibber, Chair of the Foodbank said: “I and my fellow trustees are delighted to make this appointment. It follows a rigorous, open recruitment process. Nikki and Armin have, for several years, been key members of the […]
11 Jan 24
Colchester Foodbank Centre Opening Times & Locations 2024
FOODBANK CENTRE OPENING TIMES & LOCATIONS 2024 Foodbank Centre Day Session Times Location/Address Brightlingsea Wednesdays Open 10:00am to 12:30pm Brightlingsea Parish Hall, Victoria Place Brightlingsea CO7 0BP01206 303902 07881703673 07970 480968 Colchester Main Hub Tollgate Monday to Saturday Open 10am to 2pm Unit 3, Tollgate Retail Park, Stanway CO3 8RG 01206 621998 […]