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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
With rising food costs, the #BangInSomeBeans campaign is encouraging everyone to eat (and donate!) more beans, pulses and legumes. So if you’re choosing lunch today, or picking up a donation for your local foodbank, grab a can of beans! Support us: www.blackcountryfoodbank.org.uk/support
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The Food Foundation @foodfoundation.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Beans are getting the spotlight and we love to see it🫘❤️🌱 🗞️ independent.co.uk/life-style/h... 🫘 @the-independent.com 🗞️ telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne... 🫘 @telegraph.co.uk #BangInSomeBeans @vegpoweruk.bsky.social
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
The Richardson Brothers Foundation have provided regular financial support and we were honoured to receive another donation in December. We discussed the joys and challenges that we face and how their support has reminded us what partnership looks like. We look forward to welcoming you back soon 🙏
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
15 days left before our warehouse closes! 🎄 Now’s the time to drop off your donations with our volunteers ready and waiting to process them. ✅ Please bring items to any of our foodbanks or our Brierley Hill warehouse. 📞 For large collections, call 01384 671250 to arrange pickup.
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
🙏 Huge thanks to the generous soul who donated food & toiletries to our central warehouse this morning - they asked for no recognition, but we wanted to acknowledge the kindness behind this gesture. Thank you for reminding us what community spirit truly means 🧡 #foodpoverty #foodbank #community
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Great to have Tipton & Coseley Building Society back at our warehouse last week! They helped process donations and made another generous contribution, supporting our foodbank network and local community. Thank you! 🙏 theintermediary.co.uk/2025/11/tipt...
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Tipton & Coseley Building Society supports Black Country Foodbank for a third year
Black Country Foodbank has received a £12,000 donation from The Tipton & Coseley Building Society as part of its ongoing partnership.
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
A huge thank you to everyone who supported us this Harvest 🙏 Your generosity has replenished our warehouse and inspired us with incredible contributions – especially from children whose creativity and kindness truly shine. Together, we’re making a difference for local communities. 💛 #foodpoverty
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
At Black Country Foodbank we’re more than just food parcels. Thanks to generous donors and grants, we support food charities across the Black Country and launch new initiatives to build community resilience - check out our projects page www.blackcountryfoodbank.org.uk/projects #foodpoverty
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
“As a middle-aged man who’s always worked, it was a real shock and very distressing to suddenly be out of work. I didn’t know how the foodbank worked, but the team gave me an emergency parcel that day and explained how I could get more help. I’ll be forever grateful.”
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Challenge Poverty Week in England & Wales, a time to spotlight poverty injustice and drive collective action. We’re proud to support this locally in the Black Country. Learn more about our work and how to help: www.blackcountryfoodbank.org.uk or call 01384 671250 to visit our warehouse. #foodpoverty
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Black Country Foodbank
Black Country Foodbank helps vulnerable individuals and families in crisis through the provision of 3 days emergency food supplies while a longer-term solution is developed
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Harvest is a time to give thanks for the food we have, but for many, putting food on the table is still a struggle. Harvest donations are vital to help us stock up for winter. If you’d like to support, check out our shopping list for items we include in food parcels 💛 #FoodPoverty
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
What should I donate to my local foodbank? Down the free Bank The Food App and find out how you can help
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Launching next month: Dudley Food Network! The event will be the first step in mapping food support services across Dudley, building collaboration, and exploring future partnerships with local restaurants, businesses and beyond – attendance is by registration only.
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Please help spread the word about our Harvest 2025 shopping list to reach as many people as possible and encourage donations. Donations can be taken to any of our collection points www.blackcountryfoodbank.org.uk/support. Thank you #foodpoverty #harvest2025 bit.ly/46jKPc9
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
We had an amazing time yesterday at Hawbush Community Gardens with the Ekho Collective Project 🌱in their multigenerational ‘village’ community to forage, prep, cook, and share a meal together. We’re proud to work alongside partner projects like Ekho Collective that make a real difference locally!
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Thank you to B&Q for supporting us during their new store opening at Merry Hill 🙏 We’re pleased to be included in your community celebration and look forward to what’s next. The team did an excellent job painting our warehouse and giving it a fresh new look 🧡 bit.ly/45YmZCJ
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New B&Q store in Merry Hill marks upcoming opening with community day
B&Q has announced it will open its brand-new store in Merry Hill on Friday, September 5. Colleagues from the new store marked the upcoming opening by supporting local charity, Black County Foodbank, t...
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Big thanks to Dudley Council for awarding us additional funding from the Household Support Fund (HSF) 🧡 This vital support helps vulnerable households with essentials and prevents crisis. The donation will allow us to continue to grow our projects across Dudley boroughs.
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Thanks to a local NHS health inequalities grant, some of our foodbanks now have Google Nest translation devices, helping volunteers to converse with non-English speakers, ensuring their needs can be met in a way that is relational and in fitting with our values of Love, Connect and Invest 🧡
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Want to make a donation to your local foodbank but aren't sure where to take it? Find your nearest collection point using our interactive map! 🌍 Just enter your postcode here 👉 www.blackcountryfoodbank.org.uk/support/ Thank you for helping us support local people in need! 💛 #foodpoverty #community
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Support - Black Country Foodbank
How to Support Donations of shelf-stable food and toiletries can be dropped off at our premises in Brierley Hill, at a foodbank or a collection point. For a full list of these see below. If you want t...
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Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
NEW - we asked parents in lower-income families about the summer holidays. 44% said they were likely to need a foodbank. 48% are more worried about being able to afford things for their children this summer holiday, compared to last year. cpag.org.uk/news/challen...
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‘Challenging summer’ for children in struggling families
As the long school holiday gets underway, a survey suggests low-income families face a particularly challenging summer with parents feeling more worried this year than last about being able to afford ...
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
📢 Did you know we offer tours around our central warehouse? Tours provide a great opportunity to find out about what we do and how you can support the charity. If you have some volunteering days to use, give us a call to see what a difference you could make in your local community bit.ly/3UaAQzO
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Contact - Black Country Foodbank
Get In Touch Need some help or want to help? Contact one of our team. Black Country Foodbank, Albion Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3EE. (Warehouse is open Mon-Fri 9am-2pm) Telephone: 01384 671250 - Monda...
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Trussell @trusselluk.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
❗ Millions are already facing hunger and hardship. Rising food prices will only add more pressure to families who are struggling to put food on the table. This isn't right. Everyone should be able to afford the essentials they need to survive and live with dignity 💚
A young, white woman in a food bank warehouse puts food on a shelf. Text is on top that reads: 'Breaking news' with a headline from BBC news: 'UK inflation unexpectedly jumps to 3.6% as food prices rise again'.
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Sometimes, the most heartfelt acts of kindness come out of the blue. Two Cadent engineers who were working on site heard about our foodbank, then came back the next day with 151.8kg of food, bought with £400 raised by colleagues. Thank you, Cadent! 💛 #ThankYou #Community #ActsOfKindness #foodpoverty
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Barnardo's @barnardos.org.uk · 29/06/2025
The food we eat as children has a huge impact on the rest of our lives. Today’s announcement that the government will be working with supermarkets to make the average shopping basket more nutritious, is a welcome step in the right direction. Read more: www.barnardos.org.uk/news/barnard...
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Barnardo's response to government announcement on partnering with supermarkets & food manufacturers
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
How many people do you think it takes to fill a village hall or a cinema screen? The same number of people we supported each day in 2024! To find out more about the work we do in the Black Country signup to our monthly newsletter www.blackcountryfoodbank.org.uk/contact/. Thank you 🙏 #foodpoverty
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Trussell @trusselluk.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
We MUST update our social security system so it's there for everyone when they need it. We're joining @jrf-uk.bsky.social, food banks and charities to call on MPs to support steps towards an #EssentialsGuarantee to move us closer to a future where everyone can afford the essentials.
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Independent Food Aid Network @ifanuk.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Good to be united in our calls for an #EssentialsGuarantee in Westminster today @bcfoodbank.bsky.social @jencoleman1.bsky.social @deewoods.bsky.social #CashFirst
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bcfoodbank.bsky.social @bcfoodbank.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Yesterday we presented at the Dudley Poverty Summit with @healthwatchdudley.bsky.social sharing the work of our project 'More than the Essentials'. Through emergency food provision, active listening, and signposting, we aim to make support relational, compassionate, and impactful #poverty
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Trussell @trusselluk.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
❗ No child should have to know what a food bank is, let alone need one. Repost if you agree
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