Mission:Foodbank

13/10/2026

🌟 Need a little extra support? We’re here for you. 🌟

If you and your family are struggling right now, please know you don’t have to face it alone. Our foodbank is here to help provide essential food and household items to families in our community.

✅ Free, confidential support
✅ Home delivery available if you can’t get to us
✅ No judgement – just kindness and a helping hand

Please don’t go without – reach out and let us support you during this time 🧡

Contact us today:
☎️Voicemail: 0116 4824893
📱WhatsApp: 07593492707
📧Email: [email protected]
💻Or message us through Facebook

30/09/2026

💚 Struggling with an unexpected financial crisis? 💚
Support may be available...

Leicestershire County Council’s Crisis and Resilience Fund is designed to help local households on a low income who experience a sudden financial crisis and are unable to meet essential needs.

Support may be available towards essentials such as:

🍎 Food and hygiene products
🔥 Energy, LPG or heating oil
💧 Water costs
👕 Clothing
🚌 Essential transport
📱 Digital connectivity
🏠 Essential furniture and appliances

The fund can help following unexpected circumstances such as a sudden loss of income, illness, household breakdown, an accident or the breakdown of an essential household item.

You must be **16 or over and live in Leicestershire (excluding Leicester City)**, and eligibility depends on your individual household circumstances.

👉 Find out more, check your eligibility and apply online:
https://leicestershirecc-self.achieveservice.com/AchieveForms/?mode=fill&consentMessage=yes&form_uri=sandbox-publish://AF-Process-de4bc72f-69fc-4f92-a2b7-3f48a0889c6b/AF-Stage-9761fcde-b199-444e-8528-dc34198412da/definition.json&process=1&process_uri=sandbox-processes://AF-Process-de4bc72f-69fc-4f92-a2b7-3f48a0889c6b&process_id=AF-Process-de4bc72f-69fc-4f92-a2b7-3f48a0889c6b

📞 If you’re unable to apply online, you can call **0116 305 4286 (Option 4)**.

Please share this post – it could help someone in our community who is facing an unexpected financial crisis. 💚

Crisis Resilience Fund

Our new £17m government-funded scheme is now live to support people experiencing a sudden financial crisis:

👉 Help with food, fuel or essential costs
👉 Debt management
👉 Help people reduce living costs

Find out more and how to apply using the link in the comments

18/09/2026

💚 A huge thank you the customers and staff at The Narborough Arms for your awesome donations! 🛒

Your generosity will make a real difference to local families facing difficult times. Every donation helps us provide essential food and household items to those who need them most. ❤️

Thank you for supporting Mission and helping us make a difference in our community. Together, we can help local families when they need it most. 💚🤝

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04/09/2026

🥫💚 TODAY IS NATIONAL FOOD BANK DAY! 💚🥫

Today is National Food Bank Day, a great opportunity to support people in our community who may be struggling. 🤝❤️

Here at Mission Foodbank, every donation makes a difference. If you’re able to help, we’d be incredibly grateful for donations of:

🛒 Things you can donate:
🥫 Tinned meat, fish & vegetables
🍝 Pasta, rice & noodles
🍅 Tinned tomatoes & pasta sauces
🥣 Tinned soups & beans
🥛 Long-life milk
🥣 Breakfast cereals & porridge
☕ Tea, coffee & hot chocolate
🍪 Biscuits & snacks
🍚 Tinned rice pudding & custard
🍑 Tinned fruit
🧃 Long-life juice & squash
🧴 Toiletries such as shampoo, shower gel & deodorant
🪥 Toothpaste & toothbrushes
🧻 Toilet roll
🧼 Soap & other basic hygiene products

💚 Even adding just one extra item to your shopping basket can make a real difference to someone who needs it.
Please make sure food donations are unopened, in date and non-perishable.

🙏 Thank you to everyone who donates, volunteers and supports Mission Foodbank. Your kindness helps us continue supporting people in our local community.

🥫❤️ Donate if you can. Share this post. Spread the word. Together, we can make a difference! ❤️🥫

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04/08/2026

GoLearn Leicestershire are excited to offer a new range of GoLearn! Unlocking Skills sessions, designed to help you build confidence with the English and maths skills used in everyday life. Through practical activities and group discussions, you will develop skills that can be used at home, in the workplace, and in your community.

Our Unlocking Skills sessions include:
Managing Money
Measures
Number Skills
Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
Reading Skills
Confident Communication

FREEphone 0800 988 0308 or visit the GoLearn! website https://golearnleicestershire.ac.uk/ for more information.

10/07/2026

☀️💛 Summer Holidays Are Here... and We Need Your Help! 💛☀️

For many families, the summer holidays are a time to make happy memories. Sadly, for others, it's one of the hardest times of the year. 💔

With children home from school and the extra cost of providing meals every day, the number of people turning to Mission:Foodbank for help increases dramatically.
If you're able to support us, we'd be so grateful for any donations of:
🥫 Tinned meals
🍝 Pasta & rice
🥣 Cereal
🥫 Tinned vegetables & fruit
🥜 Peanut butter & jam
🍪 Biscuits & snacks
🧃 Long-life milk & juice

Every donation, no matter how big or small, helps us ensure that no local family has to go without food during the school holidays. ❤️

Thank you for continuing to stand with your community and helping us support those who need it most. 🙏💙

09/07/2026

🌞🍽️ Need a helping hand over the school holidays?

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme offers FREE holiday clubs for eligible children and young people during the school holidays. 🎨⚽🎭

Children can enjoy exciting activities, make new friends, and receive a nutritious meal each day. 💚

If you think your child may be eligible, or you'd like to find out more, visit the link below:
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https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/social-care-and-supporting-families/holiday-activities-and-food-haf-programme

Please share this post to help local families who could benefit! 💙🤝

Enrolling eligible children and young people in free holiday clubs.

08/07/2026

💚 A huge thank you to all the amazing children, parents, and staff at The Pastures Primary School for your wonderful donations! 🛒

Your generosity will make a real difference to local families facing difficult times. Every donation helps us provide essential food and household items to those who need them most. ❤️

We hope all the children, families, and staff have a fantastic, safe, and well-deserved summer holiday! ☀️🌻

Thank you for supporting Mission and helping us make a difference in our community. Together, we can help local families when they need it most. 💚🤝

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02/07/2026

Free summer activity ideas
Inspiration, activities and resources for every kind of day

https://www.parentkind.org.uk/the-ultimate-summer-adventure-pack-for-parents?utm_source=Socials&utm_medium=PGL

02/07/2026

***FAMILY LEARNING WORKSHOP***

Is your child starting school this year?

Are you feeling anxious as your 'baby' starts their school journey?
Are you worried they aren't ready?
Would you like some top tips to help them become independent?
Ask questions, speak to other parents, reassure you as your child makes this milestone step.

Come and join our FREE online session on Wed 8th July 5-6pm

Aimed at parents/grandparents & guardians of children aged 3 & 4 starting school Aug 2026

To enrol your family on the workshop - either scan the QR code, phone the FreePhone number quoting course code 25SN135P or go to our website.