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Our foodbank relies on your goodwill and support.
Over 90% of the food distributed by foodbanks in The Trussell Trust network is donated by the public – that’s why your food donations are absolutely vital to our ability to give everyone referred to us a balanced and nutritious seven day supply of food.
The recent financial crisis and high inflation has seen a dramatic reduction in the level of food donations we are receiving through our collection bins in The Co-op (Wem); Sainsbury’s and Tesco – in some cases down over 20% on the previous year. With individual donations also down considerably this has meant we have been spending up to £800 per month in order to have a sufficient wide range of items to include in the Client’s food parcels.
However, we do want to express our sincere thanks to those who continue to support us financially as this has enabled us to meet the cost of these purchases.
As you will see from our extended shopping list of ‘needed’ items, we have very little ‘long-term stock’ so we are in need of virtually all items.
Your support in helping us meet the need is much appreciated.
Please see the table below for our food collection point locations:
| Location of food donation point | Opening hours | Comments |
| Sainsburys, London Rd, Whitchurch SY13 1NJ | 07:00 – 22:00 | Located after the checkouts |
| Tescos, White Lion Meadow, Whitchurch SY13 1BA | 07:00 – 23:00 | Located after the checkouts. This bin is solely for purchases made in Tesco. Food you wish to donate that has been purchased from another store may be placed in the collection bin in Sainsburys or brought to the Foodbank at Bargates Hall, Church Street, on either a Tuesday or Friday morning. |
| Co-Op, 83 Isherwoods Way, Wem SY4 5NY | 07:00-22:00 | Check with staff for bin location |
| Bargates Hall, Church Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1LB | Tues & Fri, 09:30-11:30 | Tuesdays & Fridays only |
We always welcome donations and promise to use them to provide help to people in crisis. Occasionally we send food to other nearby foodbanks to support their work particularly if they experience shortages. This ensures your donations go to help people wherever in the UK they are.
Please contact us if you have any questions about donating food.