News
14 Sep 20
Partnership Between Ely Foodbank and Rural Citizens Advice Cambridgeshire
The Trussell Trust has awarded a 2-year grant to Cambridgeshire Foodbanks, funded by Asda as part of their Fight Hunger Create Change programme, to fund a full time Citizens Advice Adviser to support beneficiaries of local food banks. The project started on 1st September 2020 and Citizens Advice Rural Cambs (CARC) are delighted to be […]
19 May 20
Supporting Waterbeach
We will be supporting the needs of Waterbeach with food parcels from Friday 22nd May 2020. During this time it will a delivery service for emergencies only or alternatively, clients can visit Cottenham Foodbank on Wednesdays 1.30 -2.30pm at the Baptist Church, High Street, Cottenham. Anyone in need of help should phone 01353 468626 or […]
14 Apr 20
April 2020 Newsletter
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25 Mar 20
Reverse Hamper Appeal
Please can you help? Taking the Reverse Hamper idea from Christmas, fill no more than 2 carrier bags with the list below. 1 item a day for 15 days… place in a box and deliver it to Countess Church, Chapel Street on Fridays 12.30 – 2.30pm or collection may be available depending upon our resources. […]
20 Mar 20
New Soham Distribution Centre Details
The new address for the Soham Distribution Centre is: Scout Hut Recreation Ground Fountain Lane CB7 5ED Opening times: 9.30-11am Open from next Thursday 26/03/20
20 Mar 20
Latest COVID19 Update
Our Centres are open as normal, although we are running a scaled down version of how we usually work. We understand that Vouchers will be harder to come across, and those in NEED of our help should phone into 01353 468626 giving their contact details etc. We cannot meet the needs of those who wish […]
16 Mar 20
Soham Distribution Centre Closed
As from today (16/03/2020) the Thursday Distribution Centre at Millbrook House will be closed until further notice. Any problems please contact 01353 468626 where the possibility of a home delivery or another location will be discussed. Thank you.
16 Mar 20
Lets Pull Together
At Ely Foodbank, across our operations and distribution centres in Ely, Soham, Haddenham, Cottenham, Chatteris and March we are working hard to ensure that we can support those who find themselves in crises need – especially as the impact of the Covid-19 virus gathers pace. We are extremely grateful for all the public support. Although […]
3 Feb 20
Ely Foodbank and Funding Developments with Citizens Advice
At Ely Foodbank we value an extensive range of partnerships with frontline agencies. Right from the beginning we have had an excellent relationship with both Citizens Advice Rurla Cambs (CARC) and East Cambs District Council (ECDC), which continues to this day. Through our years of operating we clearly recognise the wide-ranging and invaluable independent advice […]
22 Dec 19
December 2019 Newsletter
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