As you will be aware the Census 2021 is happening on 21st March 2021. Staff and volunteers from Feeding Gainsborough will be on hand to help fill out the online form if you don’t have access to internet, IT equipment, or are not familiar with using online information. We can assist either in our office at 2 Market Place, adhering…
We were asked by a local supermarket to show them how we distribute our food each day and thought we would also share it on our blog! This is all distributed before 9am each morning by our hardworking team. We collect from M&S Gainsborough, Greggs Gainsborough, Lidl Gainsborough, Aldi Gainsborough, Aldi Retford, and Asda Retford 7 days per week and…
At Feeding Gainsborough, we believe focussing on the stories of those in our community is much more powerful than just collecting data; turning individuals into statistics. Sharing our own stories can bring reassurance, hope and optimism to those stuck in similar situations who may feel like they’re the only ones struggling. Have you ever read someone else’s story and thought…
We are delighted to let you know that Julie Musonda and her support team are now working for Feeding Gainsborough. In addition to our multi-agency food service we are now able to offer a wide range of additional support services Did you know we can offer support for… …housing? …benefits applications? …mental health support? …disability issues? …social…
We’ve started a new mini pantry at Gainsborough Adventure Playground (GAPA)! This will be topped up regularly with a variety of food from bakery, fresh fruit and vegetables, ambient goods and much more. We will also be providing ready meals such as roast chicken dinners for their children to have hot food for their lunch or dinner. GAPA is…
Feeding Gainsborough are so grateful to receive children’s meal bags, weekly, from Scotter Primary School. These bags are there to replace the free school meal and snack the child would’ve gotten from school if it was open – helping to relieve the financial strain of having children at home whilst they are closed. Each food hamper bag contains 5…
In June 2020, we were thrilled to be asked to take part in The Co-operative Bank’s latest marketing campaign ‘Together, we are people with a purpose’ after being accepted on their Customer Donation Fund. This was a fantastic opportunity to display some of the work we had been doing during the first lockdown, supporting over 400 families weekly! We…
We have just expanded our Feeding Gainsborough Network! Gainsborough Nursery School has joined in partnership with ourselves here at Feeding Gainsborough to set up a mini food pantry and freezer to support their pupils and their families. Nurseries are not required to close, like schools and colleges are, during this third lockdown so it was very important to get…
On the 4th January 2021 the government announced the third national lockdown across the UK. We are aware this will present many challenges for both our organisation and individuals and families impacted by the extra costs or reduced income due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Our organisation came together to think of a response that still supports those in need…
On Christmas Eve 2020 we held our third successive ‘Free Food Shout’ events in the local community. One ‘Food Shout’ was based uphill’s in the social lounge at Affordable Foods Gainsborough and the other was based at our premises adjacent to Bread and Roses Community Pantry in the town centre. We were delighted we were able to put on…