News
23 Jan 20
Rough Sleepers Increase
The number of people sleeping rough in Bridgwater has gone up from 3 / 5 to 13 / 16
4 Sep 19
Your Support
We thank all the people, supermarkets and businesses who have given us such wonderful support during the last year. We would also like to thank our wonderful team of unpaid volunteers who work so hard to help those who are in a crisis situation. Many thanks from all at the Bridgwater Foodbank.
4 Sep 19
New heating system
A new heating system has been installed in our premises. We are also going to replace the old metal ‘Crittall’ windows which are single glazed and not wind-proof with double glazed units, which will make the heating system much more economical to run.
9 May 19
Foodbank Car Parking
Having had many problems with out 17 car park spaces which are rented out this year at a cost of £504 each for a permit to park for 24 hours a day on the allotted space. Unauthorised parking has caused tension and dissatisfaction by those paying the annual fee. This is the only permanent funding we have for […]
9 May 19
Building Purchase Secured
The Trustees have purchased the freehold of the Mount Street Day Centre on behalf of the Bridgwater Foodbank, this secures the premise for use of the charity permanently. We wish to thank all those who have contributed financially and have worked so hard to ensure that this long term aim was attained. We look forward to working […]
9 Jan 19
New heating system to be installed
Somerset Gas are installing a radiator heating system in our Mount Street premises. We have had no heating at all in the building since we took it over from Somerset County Council. Our wonderful volunteers have worked through the Beast from the East and many very cold days without complaining about the temperature in the […]
7 Sep 18
Period Poverty
Homes in Sedgemoor Housing Association are to address this problem by supplying 48 Feminine Hygiene parcels for their tenants, if they visit the Foodbank.
30 May 18
Securing our home
Bridgwater Foodbank are to proceed with the purchase of their home at the Mount Street Day Centre from Somerset County Council!
30 May 18
Charity of the Year
Homes in Sedgemoor have nominated Bridgwater Foodbank as “Charity of the Year 2018”!