News
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 […]
8 May 18
Change to distribution on Friday 11th May 2018
Due to a funeral planned at St Stephen’s, food will be distributed from our office at the Link, Winyates.
27 Apr 18
Matchborough Christ Church food distribution comes to an end
The food bank will no longer work from Matchborough Christ Church, our last session was on 25th April. We would like to thank all at MCC for their support and help over the last few years and the volunteers who have given their time to staff the sessions. If you need help from the food […]
4 Apr 18
Road closure – diversion
Due to a road closure caused by road works, please refer to this map to help you find your way to the Link at Winyates by car.
3 Apr 18
Goodbye and best wishes
Today was Sarah’s last day. She is leaving us to work for Trussell Trust. All the volunteers and trustees wish her well and thank her for all she has done in the last two years. Au Revoir!
2 Mar 18
Friday 2nd March 2018 – St Stephen’s closed today
Due to the weather conditions and the safety of our volunteers the foodbank will not be open at St Stephen’s today.