Bedford Foodbank

Helping local people in crisis

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2101

people fed in January (754 of them children), identified through over 250 referral agencies in the community.

That is an increase of 42% compared to January 2022

Open

Please see 'Locations' for the days and times our Distribution Centres are open.

Please note we are closed on Bank Holiday Monday 27th May and resume normal opening on Tuesday 28th.

We are continuing to operate our voucher system, vouchers available from local referral agencies (see 'Get Help').

Our new warehouse location is 8/9 Murdock Road MK41 7PE, where we will be happy to receive your donations from 16th November.

Items Needed

Tinned Meat, Tinned Tuna, Jars of Jam, Tinned Fruit, Cup A Soup, Long Life Fruit Juice, Long Life Sponge Puddings, Coffee, Long Life Milk, Tin Openers.

Get Help

Find out how to get help from our foodbank.

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Give Help

We need your support. Find out how to get involved.

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NEW WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES OFFICIAL OPENING

On Saturday 3rd February 2024, Bedford foodbank's new warehouse and offices were officially opened by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Susan Lousada.

Recruiting for volunteers to join our team

We are currently looking for people to join our volunteering team.
Click to find out more.

Food Urgently Needed:

Tinned Meat, Tinned Tuna, Jars of Jam, Tinned Fruit, Cup A Soup, Long Life Fruit Juice, Long Life Sponge Puddings, Coffee, Long Life Milk, Tin Openers.

We need your support

We rely on the support of our local community for food donations, volunteering and finances. Can you help us stop UK hunger?

If you would like to give to the foodbank financially our bank details are Bedford Foodbank, 60-02-13 account 71281320, please see the 'Give Help' for more detail. Please send an email to [email protected] so we can confirm back that the donation has been received.

Foodbank Vouchers

Our foodbank works using a voucher referral system. Find out more about how we work.

New Donation points

We have three new locations where you can donate food to Bedford Foodbank:

Kempston Pool and Fitness, John Bunyan Sports & Fitness and Bedford International Athletic Stadium

Go to our Donate Food page for the full addresses and opening times.

Where we are

Get directions & opening times