News | Bromley Borough Foodbank

8 May 25

Guarantee Our Essentials

Universal Credit is meant to be a safety net- but right now, the current rate of allowance isn’t based on an objective assessment of living costs, leaving 5 in 6 low-income households unable to afford the essentials such as food, household bills and travel costs. Household bills and the cost of essentials have continued to […]

6 May 25

👟Step Up This May for Bromley Borough Foodbank

May is National Walking Month– and we’re inviting you to take on a 5k walking challenge to support our work in the community. Whether it’s a daily stroll or a weekend hike, every step can help us combat hunger in the borough. From today until 31st May, walk 5K at your own pace and ask friends and […]

2 May 25

📢Take Action to Protect Our Social Security System

More people in Bromley could be left unable to afford the essentials if the UK government goes ahead with plans to cut disability and social security payments. The government is proposing severe cuts to disability support, even though disabled people are already three times more likely to go hungry according to anti-poverty charity, Trussell. These planned cuts to […]

18 Mar 25

Support Bromley Borough Foodbank for Free While You Shop!

Did you know you can help support Bromley Borough Foodbank every time you shop for groceries—without spending an extra penny? It’s as easy as online cashback, but instead of you receiving the reward, Give as You Live donates it directly to us! Every time you shop with participating supermarkets and retailers, a percentage of your […]

8 Mar 25

Stay Connected & Make a Difference!

We’d love to keep you updated on how your support is changing lives. By signing up for our email updates, you’ll receive inspiring stories, the latest news, and ways to get involved – helping us create a UK where everyone can afford the essentials. Sign up here and be part of the change!

3 Mar 25

Will you take part in our 40 for 40 challenge this Lent?

Ready for a Lent challenge? 💚 Can you give up 40p a day for each of the 40 days of Lent? With Gift Aid your Lent donation adds up to £20 – enough to feed a family in crisis from Good Friday to Easter Sunday. Please see https://bromleyborough.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-money/ for ways to donate and don’t forget […]

26 Feb 25

Give in Lent – Make a Difference!

🌟 Give in Lent – Make a Difference! 🌟 This Lent, join us in giving back by donating essential food and toiletries for those in need. 🙏💙 For 40 days, you can help stock our food bank with much-needed items like tinned food, toiletries, UHT milk, biscuits, and more 📍 Drop-off location:Bromley Borough FoodbankUnit 3, […]

30 Jan 25

🚨URGENT: Bromley Welfare Fund at Risk🚨

Bromley Council has voted to cut funding for the Bromley Welfare Fund, which provides essential household goods—beds, cookers, fridge freezers—to 400 low-income households every year. This fund is a lifeline for families escaping domestic violence, elderly residents facing eviction, and those rebuilding after disasters. Without it, some of our most vulnerable neighbours will be left with nothing, and the […]

10 Dec 24

Together we can end hunger and hardship – learn more by reading the Hardship Times

During the summer, people across the UK shared their experiences of hope and hardship onto tablecloths in their communities. The stories revealed the devastating consequences of a social security system that’s failing to protect people from going without the essentials, as well as a growing movement for change which is calling on the UK government […]

28 Nov 24

Take on the Reverse Advent Calendar Challenge

This Christmas, challenge your work colleagues to collect for those in need by supporting Bromley Borough Foodbank. Together, we can make a real difference! ❤️ Here’s how to get involved: 1️⃣ Download the Reverse Advent Calendar. 2️⃣ Print it off and display it in your workplace. 3️⃣ Set up a collection box for donations. 4️⃣ […]

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