Blackburn Foodbank

30/10/2026

A massive thank you to children, staff and parents and carers with The Old Vicarage Nursery for their incredible harvest collection! ❤️ We are so grateful for the support and the kids were an absolute delight!

27/10/2026

A huge thank you to Alan Tarry - here being awarded a Headteacher's Award from Lammack Primary School for all your incredible effort in supporting our community. Thanks as well to the children at Lammack Primary and Lammack Methodist Church for your donations this harvest time. People and the community coming together makes us stronger and more resilient.

27/10/2026

Congratulations to Kurt, our 'King of the Kitchen' on his 10 years volunteering at Blackburn Foodbank. Kurt cooks for volunteers, staff and visitors every Monday and keeps our spirits up. Enjoy your gift, presented by Aamirah, our Volunteer Coordinator. Kurt - thank you for everything you do ❤️

14/10/2026

Just a quick reminder...we have a fabulous opportunity to join our team at Blackburn Foodbank. You can make a real difference.
We are seeking to appoint a Debt and Benefits Adviser, or a trainee Debt and Benefits Adviser, to work within The Oaks Money Advice Centre which is under the umbrella of Blackburn Foodbank.
The Adviser will be responsible for delivering high quality debt and benefits advice services to clients via face to face, telephone and digital channels. Ideally the Adviser should have knowledge of the current benefits system and debt process and applications thereof, however this could be a training position for the right person since full
training will be provided.
We would like to appoint an Adviser who:
• Will provide casework covering the full range of debt and benefit work
• Is committed to maintaining the positive and caring ethos of Blackburn Foodbank and its strong links to the Trussell Trust
• Will continue to develop innovative working practices reflecting today’s challenges and opportunities
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills relating to clients, staff, volunteers and other professional bodies
• Is willing to undertake training as necessary
Job title: Debt and Benefits Adviser
Required as soon as possible
Full-time: 35 hours per week - 1 year fixed-term (with likely extension)
Starting salary £21,500 to £27,000 depending on experience
Application by CV and covering letter by 12 noon on the closing date, 23rd October 2026 via email to [email protected] or by post to Blackburn Foodbank, Oakenhurst Road, Blackburn, BB2 1SN.
Further details and job description available from [email protected]

06/10/2026

Join us and make a real difference, we have an exciting opportunity.....we are seeking to appoint a Debt and Benefits Adviser, or a trainee Debt and Benefits Adviser, to work within The Oaks Money Advice Centre which is under the umbrella of Blackburn Foodbank.
The Adviser will be responsible for delivering high quality debt and benefits advice services to clients via face to face, telephone and digital channels. Ideally the Adviser should have knowledge of the current benefits system and debt process and applications thereof, however this could be a training position for the right person since full
training will be provided.
We would like to appoint an Adviser who:
• Will provide casework covering the full range of debt and benefit work
• Is committed to maintaining the positive and caring ethos of Blackburn Foodbank and its strong links to the Trussell Trust
• Will continue to develop innovative working practices reflecting today’s challenges and opportunities
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills relating to clients, staff, volunteers and other professional bodies
• Is willing to undertake training as necessary
Job title: Debt and Benefits Adviser
Required as soon as possible
Full-time: 35 hours per week - 1 year fixed-term (with likely extension)
Starting salary £21,500 to £27,000 depending on experience
Application by CV and covering letter by 12 noon on the closing date, 23rd October 2026 via email to [email protected] or by post to Blackburn Foodbank, Oakenhurst Road, Blackburn, BB2 1SN.
Further details and job description available from [email protected]

We're taking part in the Arnside to Grange Guide-Over-Sands Walk to raise money for Blackburn Foodbank! 🌊✨ This iconic guided walk takes you across the stunning sands of Morecambe Bay, offering breathtaking views and a truly unique experience. Click here for more information!

05/10/2026

✨ Key Information ✨

Blackburn Foodbank is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10:00 and 14:00. Please note that you must have an active referral to receive a food parcel.

Our address is: The Oaks, Oakenhurst Road (BB2 1SN). We are located near Bank Top Neighbourhood Learning Centre and next to Montague Pharmacy. If you have any issues, please contact us and we can help direct you to our building!

02/10/2026

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* Harvest Festival at The Table For The Nation *

All are warmly invited to attend the Cathedral Eucharist on Sunday 4th October at 10.30am as we celebrate our Harvest Festival.

We will be using the Table for the Nation as part of our worship, with harvest gifts being displayed and the Eucharist being celebrated at the head of the Table.

Congregational seating will be arranged around the Table, so that we can gather around the gifts that God gives to us - both the physical gifts of food, and the spiritual gifts of the Eucharist.

We are aiming to make a sizeable donation to Blackburn Foodbank so if you are able, please bring non-perishable food items to support local people most in need.

02/10/2026

We were delighted to welcome the Ummah Welfare Trust to our Foodbank this week with an amazing 510kg of donations to support our work in Blackburn and Darwen. The power of partnership.

16/09/2026

A huge thank you to everyone that came and donated! It was a truly wonderful event ❤️

14/09/2026

We would appreciate any donations of shampoo and soap bars as we are running low! Thank you for all your support