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Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 11h

𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗦!

Thank you as always to our wonderful volunteers for their hard work and support - we couldn't help the people that we do without you. ❤️

Visit our website for more information on how to volunteer with us! https://f.mtr.cool/jcspnofzun

Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 19h

𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗦!

Thank you as always to our wonderful volunteers for their hard work and support - we couldn't help the people that we do without you. ❤️

Visit our website for more information on how to volunteer with us!

Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 1d

If you are in financial crisis and need an emergency foodbank parcel there are a few simple steps you need to follow, starting with obtaining a food bank voucher: https://f.mtr.cool/phmioytuoq

How to get help | Bromley Borough Foodbank

A voucher may be issued by a social worker, GP, housing association, school, children’s centre, faith organisation or Citizens Advice. These are just some examples of support organisations that can issue food vouchers.

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Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 1d

You could be missing out on financial help available to you through welfare benefits or grants.

This free and easy-to-use Benefits Calculator, provided by Turn2us, can help you check what you might be able to claim for:

Benefits Calculator | Trussell

Use our Benefits Calculator to find out which means-tested social security payments might be available to you.

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Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 2d

⭐ Please don't give us frozen or chilled items as we don't have the correct storage for it and it spoils before we can distribute it. ⭐

Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 2d

𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗦!

Thank you as always to our wonderful volunteers for their hard work and support - we couldn't help the people that we do without you. ❤️

Visit our website for more information on how to volunteer with us!

Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 3d

Visit us in @thegladesbromley ! You can donate food, and also find out more about our food bank.

We’re in the upper mall, opposite LUSH and next to the Crystal Palace FC Shop.

Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 3d

✨ 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 ✨
We stand alongside and support people who would like to share their experiences of struggling to afford the essentials to help build a future where everyone has enough money to live on.

Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 4d

No-one in our community should have to face going hungry. We provide 7 days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food + support to local people who are referred to us.

We always welcome donations: https://f.mtr.cool/ghblorktfa

Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 4d

𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗦!

Thank you as always to our wonderful volunteers for their hard work and support - we couldn't help the people that we do without you. ❤️

Visit our website for more information on how to volunteer with us! https://f.mtr.cool/iqkbilpycr

Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 5d

One of our most wanted items at the moment is CLEANING PRODUCTS. It's one of those items that people don't realise they can donate to us - but you can!

If you're ever unsure as to what you can donate to us, just get in touch and we will be happy to clarify!

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Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 5d

No-one in our community should have to face going hungry. We provide 7 days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food + support to local people who are referred to us.

We always welcome donations: https://f.mtr.cool/qghvdszweq

Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 NEWS: Over 14 MILLION people faced hunger in the UK last year. That’s 1 in 6 people. This isn’t right.

Hunger and hardship doesn’t have to be a normal part of life.

The UK government promised to end the need for emergency food. We need them to take more urgent action on this TODAY.

Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 6d

𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗦!

Thank you as always to our wonderful volunteers for their hard work and support - we couldn't help the people that we do without you. ❤️

Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 6d

No-one in our community should have to face going hungry. We provide 7 days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food + support to local people who are referred to us.

We always welcome donations:https://f.mtr.cool/hwilzwlawm

Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 7d

𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗦!

Thank you as always to our wonderful volunteers for their hard work and support - we couldn't help the people that we do without you. ❤️

Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 7d

We’re collecting essential items to support local people facing hunger across the Bromley area. Every tin, jar, or packet donated helps make sure no one in our community goes without.

🛒 Items we’re most in need of right now:

Tinned puddings/desserts
Shaving gel / foam
Bleach
Carry bags
Tin openers

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Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 7d

One of our most wanted items at the moment are BAGS FOR LIFE. It's one of those items that people don't realise they can donate to us - but you can!

If you're ever unsure as to what you can donate to us, just get in touch and we will be happy to clarify!

Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 8d

Did you know that we have an Amazon Wishlist?

If you can't get to a drop off point, our Amazon Wishlist is a great way of supporting us from the comfort of your own home.

Please support us here if you can: https://f.mtr.cool/tizcfzmqnb

Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 8d

We’re collecting essential items to support local people facing hunger across the Bromley area. Every tin, jar, or packet donated helps make sure no one in our community goes without.

🛒 Items we’re most in need of right now:

Tinned cold meats
Coffee
Cooking sauces
Jam
Sweets & chocolate

Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 12d

Our food bank is facing an urgent challenge: donations are dropping while the number of people in need is rising. We currently need:

Tinned Tomatoes
Cooking Sauces
Desserts
Sweets
Squash

https://f.mtr.cool/waayamsphl

Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 19d

Our food bank is facing an urgent challenge: donations are dropping while the number of people in need is rising. We currently need:

Tinned Tomatoes
Cooking Sauces
Desserts
Sweets
Squash

https://f.mtr.cool/zgtlklczao

Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · 26d

Our food bank is facing an urgent challenge: donations are dropping while the number of people in need is rising. We currently need:

Tinned Tomatoes
Cooking Sauces
Desserts
Sweets
Squash

https://f.mtr.cool/hazlpyvbzk

Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · Sep 15

Our food bank is facing an urgent challenge: donations are dropping while the number of people in need is rising. We currently need:

Tinned Tomatoes
Cooking Sauces
Desserts
Sweets
Squash

https://f.mtr.cool/hkvbyqypqt

Bromley Borough Foodbank @bromleyfoodbank.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our food bank is facing an urgent challenge: donations are dropping while the number of people in need is rising. We currently need:

Tinned Tomatoes
Cooking Sauces
Desserts
Sweets
Squash

https://f.mtr.cool/ysedcborjm