North Bristol & South Glos Foodbank

16/06/2026

The cost of a weekly shop keeps climbing, and more people are finding the maths just doesn't add up.

Food experts warned the government that Britain is heading towards a food crisis. Heatwaves, a dry spring and the knock-on effects of the Iran war are all pushing prices up. They expect food to cost fifty per cent more this November than it did five years ago.

We see what that pressure does here in North Bristol and South Gloucestershire. When the budget stops stretching, more families run out of options before the end of the month.

Have a read of the full piece, and tell us what you're noticing about the cost of food where you are.

Industry figures warn of national security risk and call for ministers to address impact of extreme weather, inflation and Iran war

07/06/2026

Jean-Louis leads the team at our Stokes Croft outlet. He picks up deliveries, greets guests, and makes sure everyone who comes through the door feels welcome. His take on volunteering? “You will love it.” Hard to argue with that.

06/06/2026

Ed volunteers at our Redcliffe outlet. He packs food orders, helps people feel at ease, and, as he puts it, sometimes just gives someone a conversation they haven't had all week. That's the job, and he clearly loves it. Relaxed atmosphere, no pressure, everyone mucks in.

05/06/2026

Nicki runs the storeroom at Mangotsfield. She knows what's in stock, what needs ordering, and how to pack a parcel that actually fits what someone's asked for. She calls the volunteer team “a family of helpers,” which feels about right.

If you've been thinking about signing up, her advice is pretty simple.

05/06/2026

Steve is the outlet lead at our Mangotsfield outlet.

Every Friday he's there making sure the doors open, the volunteers are briefed, and people coming through get what they need. Ask him what he enjoys most and he'll tell you: it's the people. All sorts, from all kinds of places in life.

If you've ever thought about volunteering, he's got something to say to you. 👇

04/06/2026

Celebrating Volunteers' Week 2026, here are some thoughts from one of our amazing volunteers.

03/06/2026

We're grateful to Bristol24/7, Bristol and now Bristol.Live for sharing our recent news - both the bad and the good.

We have been overwhelmed by the incredible support from residents across our local communities who have been praying, sharing posts, and offering encouragement.

Thank you so much for standing with us.

'We have been overwhelmed by the incredible support from residents'

29/05/2026

On Wednesday morning, someone broke into Ebenezer Church, in Horfield and stole items from both the church and our food bank. Our van was taken too, though a local resident spotted it and police recovered it the same day.

The response from the community has been remarkable. Over 130 comments, 200 shares, and more offers of practical help than we could have anticipated. People have written to tell us how the Foodbank has helped them, and so many have asked what they can do.

Stewart North, our chair of trustees, said the community has been amazing. We think so too.

Read our full update, including how you can help if you'd like:

A break-in at Ebenezer Church, Horfield targeted both the church and Foodbank. The community's response has been extraordinary.