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Sue finds fulfilment and purpose volunteering with Finchley Foodbank
We talk to Sue about finding new fulfilment with Finchley Foodbank
After retiring from an all-encompassing and demanding role, Sue felt rudderless with a loss of identity and purpose; however, her various volunteering roles have helped her find fulfilment in giving back to her community, something she had always envisaged doing.
David Lloyd Finchley sets up monthly ‘donations day’ for Finchley Foodbank
Local fitness club David Lloyd Finchley, formalises collections among its members to maximise support and reflect enthusiasm to help those in need in Barnet.
From F1 to FFB, Debbie Price talks about how volunteering complements her day job
Debbie’s a long-term, extremely committed volunteer supporting many causes and now taking on a more senior role for Finchley Foodbank
Finchley Foodbank chat with volunteer Begum
Begum, who volunteers at our client sessions, and has just successfully run her first session lead, talks about her experience and motivations.
Harry has been volunteering with Finchley Foodbank this year, to benefit the local community
Our volunteer Harry reflects on the skills he’s learned: “Communication skills are really important. And the sensitivity and empathy to how people are feeling. You get to know very quickly what people's emotions are like in there. I think it is quite a unique working environment.“
Our good neighbours at McDonald’s
Our good neighbours at McDonald’s
The team at McDonald’s staff restaurant in their East Finchley office has been supporting our work with local people in need.
How partnership with In Kind Direct unlocks savings for our clients
Marketing and Campaign Coordinator Tessa McKellar explains the help provided by In Kind Direct, the UK’s leading product-giving charity, distributing consumer products, donated by companies, to charitable organisations.
Youth group fundraises for much-needed items for people in need in Barnet
Local members of the Baha’i Junior Youth group made a visit to find out about our work, and were inspired to raise money to buy and parcel up toiletries and cosmetics for us.
Fundraising successes, but the cost of running Finchley Foodbank continues to challenge
This year our fundraising campaign has already achieved some big successes. Read on for details of who is generously supporting us, and why we need to maintain donations, big and small, to support the growing numbers of people who rely on us.
Finchley Foodbank team visits Neasden Temple
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in North-West London welcomed a visit from Finchley Foodbank managers this month. The team enjoyed a guided tour of the famous Hindu temple, and heard more about its winter food drive, collecting and redistributing donations to community groups and foodbanks. Read more about how this generosity helps us.
Finchley Foodbank volunteer Tracy wins Barnet Community Award
We are absolutely delighted that Tracy Simmons, one of our volunteers and a Friday session leader, won a Barnet Community Award, recognising her contribution to the Foodbank and the borough.
Spotlighting our Partners: Age UK Barnet
Ben Clarke, Household Support Fund Coordinator for Age UK Barnet, tells us about their work and how they support Finchley Foodbank
City Bridge Foundation contributes to staff costs at Finchley Foodbank
Finchley Foodbank is pleased to share the news that City Bridge Foundation, which is London’s biggest independent charity funder, has awarded it £47,500 over two years towards the cost of employing Foodbank staff.
Spotlighting Our Supporters: Dunns Bakery
A family-run bakery making a real difference in our community. From fundraising thousands for children’s charities to donating fresh baked goods every week, Dunns Bakery is a long-term and much valued supporter of Finchley Foodbank. Discover how their generosity helps us.
The Archer Academy and Finchley Foodbank raising funds and awareness
We welcomed teachers and students from the Archer Academy last Friday who brought donations for our clients. Their Winter Collection included hot water bottles, scarves, gloves, advent calendars and chocolate coins. The school supports Finchley Foodbank year-round with food collections and fundraising for people in need in Barnet.
Finchley Foodbank partners with Power Up North London to provide free energy advice to people in need in Barnet
Finchley Foodbank partners with Power Up North London to offer free energy advice, support, and energy-saving items to help local residents stay warm and reduce bills.
Spotlighting our Supporters: Food Bank Aid
Every week, Finchley Foodbank provides vital essentials to local residents, but this wouldn’t be possible without our behind-the-scenes supporters. These are the individual donors, businesses, and charities that keep our shelves stocked.
Wates Family Enterprise Trust gives £10,000 grant to Finchley Foodbank thanks to staff working locally
We are proud to share the news that we have received a grant from Wates Family Enterprise Trust (WFET), totalling £10,000, having been nominated by the team at Wates.
Q&A with young volunteer Patrick Hall
Lenny O’Sullivan, writer and content creator for Finchley Foodbank, talks to Patrick Hall, who starting volunteering with us this year, about his experience and motivations.
Spotlight on our digital champions
When you walk into one of our client sessions, you will often find someone like Jonathan Baker-Bates behind a desk, on hand to help. Jonathan is a volunteer digital champion for the Finchley Foodbank.