News
21 Oct 15
Listening to the lives behind the foodbank statistics
MPs and peers discussed tackling UK poverty. The Trussell Trust, along with dozens of representatives from its UK network of foodbanks, were in parliament yesterday speaking with MPs and Peers about the work they do to combat hunger and poverty. Hosting the event, Chris White MP commended the varied work of the Trussell Trust’s foodbanks, […]
17 Aug 15
ELLON FOODBANK CENTRE UPDATE – NEW LOCATION
The Ellon Foodbank centre has moved! The centre is now located above the VSA Carer’s Centre at 71 Station Road, Ellon AB41 9AR. The centre is open again on Tuesdays from 10am – 12 noon and on Fridays from 1pm – 3pm. To contact Ellon Foodbank Centre, please email ellon@aberdeenshirenorth.foodbank.org.uk or phone 07562 914986
30 May 15
Inverurie Foodbank Centre / Aberdeenshire North Foodbank – New Address
From Monday 1st June our Inverurie Foodbank Centre will be operating from a new address in Inverurie, this will also now be the main contact address for Aberdeenshire North Foodbank. The opening hours for Inverurie will remain the same. Aberdeenshire North Foodbank 4 St James’s Place Inverurie Aberdeenshire AB51 3UB For opening hours, contact details […]
1 May 15
Trussell Trust foodbanks gave out over one million three day emergency food supplies to UK people in crisis in 2014/15.
Benefit delays, low income and benefit changes are the primary reasons why people are currently being referred to foodbanks for emergency food. About Our Statistics The Trussell Trust statistics are a measure of volume – they show the number of people to whom The Trussell Trust foodbanks have given three days’ emergency food. These are […]
17 Nov 14
New Foodbank Centre to open in Huntly
In order to meet local need we are due to open a new Foodbank Centre in Huntly. We are planning for the Foodbank to open for the first time on Tuesday 2nd December from 10am-12pm, and then run weekly on a Tuesday 10-12pm and Friday 1-3pm. The Foodbank is looking for volunteers to help run […]
5 Oct 14
New opening hours for the Inverurie Foodbank Centre
From Monday 6th October 2014 our new opening times are: Monday 10am – 12pm, Wednesday 10am – 12pm and Friday 1pm – 3.30pm. At all other times, please contact us by email (info[at]aberdeenshirenorth.foodbank.org.uk) or phone (07967 364600).