04/09/2026
Today is National Food Bank Day – a day to recognise food banks and the incredible people who make their work possible.
The modern food bank movement began in the United States in 1967, when St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix opened its doors. National Food Bank Day was established in 2017 and is now marked on the first Friday of September.
One Can Trust, our story began in 2011, when our founder saw a need in our local community and began seeking donations at St Andrew’s Church in Hatters Lane.
It started with just a few cans of food.
No warehouse. No big operation. Just a simple idea – that if people gave what they could, we could help someone who was struggling.
Those first cans were the beginning of One Can Trust.
As the need grew, so did the support from our community. We moved from that church cupboard to a locker at Big Yellow, and in 2012 One Can Trust officially became a registered charity.
Next year, in 2027, we will celebrate 15 years as a registered charity.
15 years of food parcels.
15 years of volunteers.
15 years of donations.
15 years of businesses, schools, churches, community groups and individuals coming together.
15 years of helping local people and families through difficult times.
And it all started with one can.
One can became many.
One person became a community.
And one small idea became One Can Trust.
As we prepare to celebrate our 15th anniversary next year, we want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has been part of our journey.
If you can help us continue that journey, you can donate food, make a financial donation, volunteer, fundraise or simply share our message.
Every contribution matters.
Because you never know what your one can, one pound, one hour or one act of kindness might mean to someone who needs it.
Thank you for helping One Can Trust be here for our community – for 15 years, and for as long as we are needed.
