News
22 Dec 20
Christmas 2020 – Opening Hours
Christmas Opening 24th December – Open for collection only 25th December – Closed 28th December – Closed 29th December – Open for collection only 30th December – Open for collection only 31st December – Open for collection only 1st January – Closed Open from 11am – 2pm For donations during this Christmas time please call […]
9 Apr 20
Easter Holidays
Redditch Foodbank will be closed on Friday 10th April (Good Friday) and Monday 13th April (Bank Holiday). We will next be open at “Number 24” on Church Green East at 11am on Tuesday 14th April.
11 Feb 20
40 for 40
If you feel moved to give up something for #Lent this year, why not take part in the #40for40 challenge: giving up 40 pence for 40 days. You can help support Redditch Foodbank and transform lives this #Easter. Simply find an old jam jar or similar container and start collecting 40 pence a day from […]
4 Feb 20
Giving from the Heart
One of the joys of working at a Foodbank is that it brings you into contact with an incredible variety of people, from volunteers to those in need of the service, from partner agencies in the community to those donating food and finance. The latter in itself encompasses a whole spectrum of the community, from large businesses seeking […]
14 Jan 20
We are recruiting!
Would you be interested in managing the local foodbank and raising the profile of the work of Acts of Kindness in the local community? This varied and dynamic role has now been made a full-time position and is currently accepting applications. Please see here for the job decscription: Foodbank Manager JD Applications should be made by […]
30 Oct 19
Paul Desmond: a tribute
It is with great sadness that we said a final goodbye to Foodbank volunteer Paul Desmond on September 22nd 2019, after a long, brave battle with cancer. A celebration of Paul’s life followed on October 17th, which included an acknowledgement of the wonderful work he did as part of Redditch Foodbank. Paul was an eager […]
2 Jul 19
Terrific Tesco Collection
WOW! ?? We collected nearly 1.1 tonnes in just one day at our recent Tesco collection. We are so very grateful to all shoppers who were able to donate an item or two, and even more! Big thank you to Mike the store manager and the Customer Services team who made us feel so welcome.
28 Aug 18
Calling all Amazon shoppers!
Calling all Amazon shoppers! You can now make your purchases go even further by shopping at Smile Amazon and choosing to support “Acts of Kindness”. Smile Amazon
12 Jul 18
Tesco collection 13th – 14th July 2018
Our volunteers will be at Tescos Redditch inviting people to donate food. If you have the chance please consider helping us by giving one of the items of food from a list, which will be handed out in store.
8 May 18
Job vacancy
Foodbank Project Manager Acts of Kindness Acts of Kindness has been running a growing foodbank for the last 5 years and undertaken a number of other community based projects. Our Project Manager has now moved to a senior postion and we are currently looking to replace her. Job description A Foodbank Project Manager is required to be […]