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9 Apr 25
New Advisor!
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We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Anne from North West Kent CAB will be joining us on Tuesdays and Fridays from now on. She is here to give advice on everything that the CAB can help with or refer people on if more specialist advice is needed. This partnership has been made possible by […]
14 Feb 25
A Belated Christmas Post!
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5 Dec 24
Double Hamper Raffle!
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Thank you to those who took part in our first Hamper Raffle which, thanks to Bam Construction, turned into a triple hamper raffle! Congratulations to our winners: ticket numbers White 40, Blue 317, White 27. We are pleased to say that we raised just over £200. We hope you all had a lovely Christmas. […]
1 Dec 24
Thank You Swanley Bakery!
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The wonderful people at Swanley Bakery have been supporting Swanley & District Foodbank with bread every Tuesday and Friday for over a month now. Their donations are making such a difference to our food support to people in need. Thank you to the amazing bakers!
1 Dec 24
Kent Advice Hub Kiosk!
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We are now an official Kent Advice Hub Kiosk! As of Tuesday 3rd December, we will be able to help anyone that needs to speak to the Kent Advice Hub, part of North West Kent Citizens Advice Bureau, using their tablet which has recently been installed in our premises. You don’t need to use the […]
23 Nov 24
Amazing Harvest Donations!
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We are now entirely through our Harvest Festival Season and have had an unbelievably generous amount of donations. Thanks to everyone at Joydens Wood, St. Michael’s, High Firs, Hextable, St. Mary’s, St. Bartholomew’s, Crockenhill, Grace’s Day Nursery & Anthony Roper who have all chosen to collect for Swanley Foodbank this year, in addition to many […]
2 Nov 24
Thank You Event!
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On 9th October 2024, Swanley & District Foodbank invited many members of the Swanley community who have supported them for the last ten years, to Pedham Place Golf Centre to say thank you for all their help. It was a wonderful celebration with volunteers current and past, trustees, local, district & county councillors, representatives of […]
6 Oct 24
Thank You Farningham WI!
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On the evening of 4th October, Emma gave a talk to Farningham WI about Swanley & District Foodbank. It was a pleasure to speak to the ladies there about the work we do, explaining about the immediate and the less direct measures we take to help people in crisis, such as partnering with organisations such […]
6 Oct 24
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
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A short time(ish) after arriving at 50 High Street, Swanley & District Foodbank is officially open! Thanks to John, our chair of trustees and to Sheila, one of our volunteers who have been with us since day one, over 10 years ago, who both agreed to cut the ribbon. Thanks also to Councillor Lawrence Ball, […]
12 Sep 24
Waitrose Food Drive!
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Thank you so much to everyone that donated to us at our recent Waitrose Food Drive. We collected over 280kg of food in the 6 hours we were there. An enormous thank you to Chloe and Gail and all the staff who enabled us to greet customers throughout the day and achieve such a generous […]