Windermere & District Foodbank

05/06/2026

Celebrating National Volunteers’ Week ❤️

This week, we’re taking the opportunity to say a huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteers.

We simply couldn’t do what we do without your dedication, kindness, and hard work.

As a small token of our appreciation, our Trustees have gifted each volunteer a personalised mug featuring their favourite drink order – because after all the cups of tea and coffee that keep us going, we thought it was only fitting! ☕🫖

Thank you for everything you do to make our foodbank a welcoming and supportive place for everyone who needs us.

Happy National Volunteers’ Week – we appreciate every single one of you! 🌟

21/04/2026

💛 New Mental Health Support for Adults, including Parents & Carers – Available 24/7 from 1 April 2026

Parenting can be rewarding, but it can also bring worry, stress and big emotions - especially as children grow and move through school.

Adults across Westmorland & Furness can nowaccess Qwell: a free, anonymous and confidential online mental health platform available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Qwell offers:

💬 One to one online support from qualified professionals (drop in or pre booked)
🤝 Moderated community forums with other adults who understand what you're going through
📚 Self help articles, activities and tools to support your wellbeing

There are no waiting lists, no referrals and no thresholds - just immediate support when you need it most.

Looking after yourself helps you best support your child.

For more information visit: https://www.qwell.io/

15/03/2026

A big thank you to a McClures’s for their generous donation of surplus food to Windermere and District Foodbank and Windermere Community Larder this week.

Support like this makes a real difference and helps us make sure good food doesn’t go to waste while supporting people in our community.

It’s always wonderful to see local businesses getting behind the foodbank and helping their community in such a practical way. We’re very grateful for the continued support. 💚

If you’re a local business with surplus food you’d like to donate, please feel free to get in touch.

03/03/2026

04/02/2026

January is often the hardest month of the year 💚

After the costs of Christmas and the long stretch to payday, many people are finding things especially tough — particularly those working in hospitality, where hours are often cut during the quieter winter months.

If you or someone you know is struggling but don’t know where to turn, please know you’re not alone. Help is available, and reaching out can make all the difference.

Call: 07789 728811
Email: [email protected]

Please share this post — you never know who might need to see it.

16/01/2026

Happening tomorrow at Ladyholme Bowness and Windermere Community Centre
St Mary's Hospice Community Hub

🌟 Come and Meet the St Mary’s Hospice Team – Tomorrow! 🌟

We’re looking forward to welcoming our local community to the Ladyholme Centre, Windermere, for a special Open Day where you can learn more about the support St Mary’s Hospice offers and the new services launching locally.

💬 What’s happening on the day?
💙 Meet the St Mary’s Hospice team and find out how we support people and families
☕ Learn about our Bereavement Services, including our new weekly Bereavement Café starting 22nd January
🧠 Speak with our Dementia Team for advice, support, and information about our new weekly Dementia Group launching in February
🤝 Meet our amazing Volunteers Team and explore current volunteering opportunities
✨ And much more…

Whether you’re looking for support, information, or simply want to find out more about what we do, we’d love to see you.

💙 Everyone is welcome – please drop in and say hello!

Ladyholme Bowness and Windermere Community Centre
Windermere, Bowness & Ambleside Everything
Windermere and Bowness Medical Practice
Lakes Parish Council
Westmorland and Furness Council

19/12/2025

What a great final day before Christmas 🎄
So busy, with an amazing team of volunteers and lots of beautiful Christmas hampers heading out to local people.
We’ve been truly heartened by the generosity shown – the amount of donations has been incredible.
Such a lovely atmosphere to finish on.
Wishing everyone in our community a very Merry Christmas ❤️

17/12/2025

Thanks for your amazing donations today and for helping us with some of our Christmas Hampers!

16/12/2025

Foodbank Opening Times & Christmas Closures

It’s a very busy week at the Foodbank. If anyone has donations to drop off, someone will be available at the Foodbank all day on Wednesday and Friday from 9am.

Please note we will be closed on 24th, 26th and 31st December over the Christmas period.

Thank you so much for your continued kindness and support 💚

07/12/2025

Another day, another amazing Christmas Fair and Raffle organised for us by the amazing Lindeth Howe! Come along and show your support and you may even catch a glimpse of Santa and his Elves!!

Thank you also to the amazing local businesses and people who have generously donated prizes for the raffle! Much appreciated 💚