We are always in urgent need of food donations, specifically: 1.Tinned meat, 2.Tinned vegetables, 3.Long-life milk, 4.Cereals, 5.Toilet rolls, 6.Washing-up liquid.

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Give in Lent Calendar 2026

23rd February 2026

The six weeks of Lent is often a time when people want to give to those who face a time of crisis. At Bridgwater Foodbank we suggest that you give something each week, if you can.

Here are some suggestions:

WHEN? WHAT? IDEAS…
Week 1 Drinks Teabags, instant coffee, squash, juice, long-life milk…
Week 2 Packets Pasta, rice, biscuits, instant mash, instant noodles, sugar, cereal…
Week 3 Jars Jam, peanut butter, pasta sauce…
Week 4 Tins (savoury) Meat, fish, vegetables, potatoes, tomatoes, soup…
Week 5 Tins (sweet) Fruit, rice pudding, custard… 
Week 6 Household/
toiletries
Shampoo, shower gel, sanitary towels, toothpaste/brush, toilet rolls, washing up liquid…

Please call Bridgwater Foodbank on 01278 434636 or 07804 119273 to arrange to drop off your donations.

Your support means a great deal to us especially at this time, as we receive fewer donations, but demand remains high.

A: Bridgwater Foodbank. Mount Street, Bridgwater, Somerset. TA6 3ER.
E: [email protected]
W: bridgwater.foodbank.org.uk
T: 01278 434636 or 07804 119273

Bridgwater Foodbank is a registered Charity – Number 1170515

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