News
10 Feb 21
A final thought from Soroush
Have you ever been part of something great, yet wanted it to end soon? Perhaps not, but that’s how I’ve felt for the past five and half years. When I first started working for Middlesbrough Foodbank in September 2015, my ultimate hope was to see the day when we close the doors for good, knowing […]
10 Feb 21
Introducing our new Project Manager Alan
Hello to everyone, I hope you are all well and keeping safe. My Name is Alan Jones and I would like to introduce myself as the new Project Manager of Middlesbrough Foodbank. I have lived in Middlesbrough my whole life, spending my early years in Linthorpe where my parents still live. I was married at […]
23 Dec 20
Christmas Reflection
The work of Foodbank is made up of different puzzle pieces, volunteers, trustees, food donations, monetary donations, staff, prayers and words of encouragement. When one piece is missing no matter how small, the picture isn’t complete. The volunteers are a huge part of the puzzle, without them in the warehouse and distribution centres we wouldn’t […]
16 Dec 20
Christmas 2020 Opening Hours
The last day to make a donation to the Depot in 2020 is Tuesday 22nd December. The Distribution Centres will be open as usual until and including Thursday 24th December. The Depot and Distribution Centres will re-open on Monday 4th January 2021.
13 Oct 20
Job Opportunity
Foodbank Project Manager Required 37.5 hrs per week -Monday-Friday Salary £23000 -£25000 (+contributory pension scheme) depending on experience The Trustees of Middlesbrough Foodbank are looking to appoint a full time project manager for this busy Trussell Trust foodbank. The job involves overseeing each element of the foodbank project including the depot and distribution centres, donations, […]
24 Aug 20
Job Opportunity
Foodbank Volunteer Co-ordinator Required 12- 16 hrs per week (open to negotiation), flexible across Monday-Friday £9.60 per hour, minimum 12 months contract. The Trustees of Middlesbrough Foodbank are looking to appoint a volunteer co-ordinator. The job involves co-ordinating the recruitment, training and support of the volunteers working in the distribution centres and the depot […]
21 Jul 20
Covid-19 reflection
Have you ever felt lost for words? That’s how I feel when I think about the kindness, compassion and love for the community that I’ve witnessed in our volunteers and supporters. If you’re a new or existing volunteer, supporter, or have helped in any way with the work of the foodbank, thank you. Since the […]
5 May 20
Covid-19 update
Here is a link to our Covid-19 page which is updated regularly https://middlesbrough.foodbank.org.uk/covid-19-update/
6 Apr 20
Easter Bank Holiday opening hours
We currently have one centre open every week-day. This is subject to change at short notice so please do check the link here for current openeing hours (including Easter). Our depot is open 9:30am -2 pm Mondays and Tuesdays for donations. Except Monday 13th which is bank holiday Monday the depot will be closed. Thank […]
16 Mar 20
Opening Hours
This week we’re still supporting people with emergency food at our centres and our depot is still open to recieve donations It’s hard for us to say how things will unfold in the coming weeks, but we will continue to provide help wherever possible and if anything changes, we’ll let you know immediately. In the […]