Thrapston FoodBank

24/05/2026

🧡 EMPTY CHAIRS IS COMING TO THRAPSTON 🧡

Throughout the first week of June, I’ll be trialling the amazing Empty Chairs campaign alongside the fundraising work we’ve recently been doing for CALM — the Campaign Against Living Miserably — a charity providing life-saving su***de prevention services and mental health support.

So… what is Empty Chairs? 🪑

It’s a simple but powerful idea designed to help tackle loneliness and social isolation by creating a welcoming space where anyone can come and sit for a chat.

No pressure. No awkward expectations. No need to already know someone.

Just people connecting with people 🧡

Each day, we’ll reserve a small table at the pub and leave a few chairs empty — inviting anyone who fancies some company to pull up a seat.

Whether you: ✨ fancy a coffee and a chat ✨ are new to the area ✨ work remotely and miss human interaction ✨ have been feeling isolated lately ✨ want to meet new people ✨ or simply don’t want to sit alone…
…you are more than welcome.

Come for 5 minutes or stay for hours. Come alone or bring someone with you. There’s absolutely no judgement and no expectations.

Because sometimes the bravest thing we can do is pull up a chair 🧡

📍 The Fox Inn, Thrapston
📅 Monday 1st June – Sunday 7th June
🕰️ 3pm – 7pm
🧡 Everyone is welcome

Find out more here: https://emptychairs.org.uk

Loneliness can affect anyone, at any age.

Empty Chairs exists to create relaxed, low-pressure spaces where genuine human connection can happen — even if it’s just sharing a drink and a conversation.

If you think someone could benefit from this, please share this post or invite them along 🧡

And if you’d like to get involved and help to host one of the days (all you need is something orange to wear and a friendly smile 😊), pop in and see me before the 1st!

Zoe xx

18/05/2026

💚 A HUGE thank you to Harvey! 💚

Harvey kindly delivered lots of food donations to Thrapston FoodBank using the money he raised after completing the Titchmarsh Run 🏃⭐

We are incredibly grateful for Harvey’s kindness, determination and generosity at such a young age. The donations he has provided will make a real difference to local families who need a little extra support ❤️

It’s amazing to see young people in our community thinking of others and doing something so positive. Harvey, you should be very proud of yourself — we certainly are! 👏

Thank you again from everyone at Thrapston FoodBank 💚

04/05/2026

💛 A Heartfelt Thank You 💛

Today we want to take a moment to recognise and thank an incredible volunteer who has been part of Thrapston FoodBank since the very beginning.

Her unwavering support, kindness and weekly commitment have made such a difference to so many people in our community — she has truly been at the heart of what we do.

While we are sad to see her step away, we are so grateful for everything she has given over the years. She will be greatly missed by us all. 💐

From everyone at Thrapston FoodBank — thank you for your dedication, compassion and time. You have left a lasting impact that won’t be forgotten. 👏

💛

03/05/2026

We’d like to say a huge thank you to Harvey (age 6) for choosing to support Thrapston FoodBank as part of his upcoming 3K run at the Titchmarsh Run next Sunday 🏃‍♂️💛

Harvey decided himself that he wanted to raise money to help local people who may be struggling, and we are incredibly grateful for his kindness and generosity at such a young age. What an amazing thing to do for our community 👏

We are absolutely blown away that he has already raised £226 through online and offline donations — thank you so much to everyone who has supported him so far!

If anyone would still like to donate and help Harvey reach an even bigger total for Thrapston FoodBank, you can do so here:
[https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/sophie-starsmore?utm_term=6QGmnxbX4&utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL](https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/sophie-starsmore?utm_term=6QGmnxbX4&utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL)

Good luck next Sunday, Harvey — we’ll all be cheering you on! 🎉🍀

Iʼm raising money to support Thrapston food bank . Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

09/04/2026

⚠️ URGENT APPEAL – WE NEED YOUR HELP⚠️

Our shelves at Thrapston FoodBank are worryingly bare right now, and demand from local families is rising. We urgently need your support to help ensure no one in our community goes without essential food.

If you’re able to donate, we are especially in need of:

🥫 Tinned meats
🥕 Tinned vegetables
🥛 UHT milk
🍽️ Baked beans
☕ Coffee
🍍 Tinned fruit
🍚 Rice pudding
🍮 Custard

Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference to someone facing hardship locally. Please help if you can, and consider sharing this post to spread the word.

Thank you for supporting families in our community ❤️

31/03/2026

Happy Easter Holidays 🐣. We have our Children’s menu available and some lovely Treats for afters. We are open till 3.30pm 😍

29/03/2026

01/03/2026

🚨 Urgent appeal 🚨
Right now, our shelves are bare. We are running out of food while more local families are turning to us for help.

No one in our community should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from — but without donations, that’s the reality some families are facing.

We desperately need:
🥫 Tinned meat products
🥫 Tinned vegetables
🥛 UHT milk

If you are able to help, donations can be dropped off at the collection point in the Thrapston Co-op. Even one item could mean a meal for someone who needs it.
Please help us keep supporting local people — and please share this post to spread the word 🥰

18/02/2026

Manage Your Money Workshop - FREE

With a focus on reaching low-income families and lone parents, 'Manage Your Money' sessions provide a chance for individuals to handle money with confidence throughout five focused sessions. Activities will include practical tasks that put real life experiences into perspective and learning how to manage them. Materials will be provided, alongside raising awareness and signposting to external services that provide further support. Upon completion of the course, individuals will be rewarded with a £10 Hugg Voucher and an air fryer, with in session information provided around utilising this in a cost-effective way.

Courses will run every Thursday between 26th February to 26th March, 12:00-14:00, at Thrapston Plaza, Cosy Nook, Kettering, NN14 4PS.

Places can be booked for FREE online via the QR code found on the attached leaflet.