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8 Sep 26

Our CEO’s Blog

Portrait of director Zoe who has a blonde bob and is wearing a blue top

Cup of Tea Project & Rough Sleepers Programme In this blog, our CEO considers the ways our work interconnects across myriad societal and political spaces. It relates to how our charity meets its values of compassion, fairness, dignity, integrity and collaboration. Intersectionality is a useful term when considering the diverse ways of being human. […]

14 Aug 26

Deputy Mayor Donates Surplus Veggies

Newquay’s Deputy Mayor Sarah Thomson dropped off surplus vegetables to Newquay Foodbank’s recently opened community pantry, The Stores, on Wednesday 13 August. At this time of year Sarah has a surplus of courgettes, beans and cherry tomatoes, grown on her organic smallholding near Newquay. She said: “I’m so happy to be contributing, in a small […]

9 Aug 26

FareShare’s Surplus Supplies at The Stores

In July, we showcased our community stores to our colleagues at FareShare South West, who help to stock our shelves through food items we purchase from them. They support our vital project with a weekly delivery of store cupboard and fresh items that volunteers prep for the shop. Georgie from FareShare South West said: […]

3 Aug 26

The Director’s Blog – UK Food Supplies

In our new thought piece blog from our director Zoe Nixon, she will be looking at topical stories and how they may relate to our work. For August, Zoe considers how a heatwave could impact a food bank. AS TEMPERATURES continue to hit record highs in the UK, the impact is presenting in multiple ways. […]

22 Jul 26

Figures Highlight Increasing Food Insecurity

ESSENTIAL items are now beyond the reach of 7.4 million low-income families according to figures released today by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF). Just two days after Andy Burnham became Prime Minister and committed to creating “breathing space” for those facing cost-of-living concerns, the research reflects the last six months and is the highest number […]

21 Jul 26

Summer Support as School Holidays Start

PARENTS have skipped meals, used savings, borrowed money and/or accessed food banks due to the financial strain of school holidays, according to a survey from The Children’s Society. The report finds that rising costs and insufficient provision of suitable activities exacerbate parents’ ability to afford food during school breaks. Two thirds (65%) of those participating […]

18 Jun 26

MasterChef Star Helps Launch Our Community Stores

Our community store, designed to help people move on from free emergency food support, opened in Newquay town centre on Wednesday 17 June at Age UK Cornwall on Crantock Street. The Stores will provide an affordable, supplementary food shop, practical information such as budgeting and wellbeing guidance, and a welcoming space for registered foodbank members […]

15 Jun 26

Newquay Velo Cycling Club’s Best Pedal Power Fundraiser

In May, the members at Newquay Velo Cycling got on their bikes to raise money for our charity. And what a great job they did! They raised an incredible £1,030 to support our ongoing work. Chair of the club Scott Mitchell said: “We are really pleased with the result – it’s our best fundraiser at […]

26 May 26

Have you heard about our exciting new project?

Through our work at the foodbank, we consistently hear that one of the biggest challenges people face is moving on from emergency food provision and regaining independence without falling back into crisis. That’s why we are launching Newquay Community Stores. This project is designed to help people transition from free emergency food to affordable, dignified […]

8 May 26

We’re Recruiting: Community Co-ordinator

Closing Date 22/5/26 Job Description Job Title: Community Co-ordinator Responsible to: Operations Manager Contract Type: Permanent (6-month probationary period) Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £15 per hour Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks per annum including bank holidays Please note, this position is between 9am-5pm including Saturday’s on a rota basis. JOB CONTEXT Newquay Foodbank […]

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