Windermere & District Foodbank

03/11/2026

Come and see us as part of the pop up community larder at this amazing event!

HAPPENING TODAY! – Together at the Movies! 💜

It's the first Tuesday of the month, which means our Community Connections Hub is back at the wonderful Royalty Cinema in Bowness!

Come along and join us for a welcoming afternoon of connection, creativity, conversation and community. Whether you're looking to try something new, meet others, find out about local support or simply enjoy a friendly cuppa, we'd love to see you.

✨ Enjoy creative activities and workshops
☕ Meet new people and catch up with familiar faces
💜 Find out more about support and activities in your local community
Enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of the Royalty Cinema

Everyone is welcome – just come along!

📍 Royalty Cinema, Bowness-on-Windermere
📅 Tuesday 3rd November
🕐 1.30pm- 3.30pm

We look forward to seeing you there!



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"The issue is not the price of a single item, such as a cheap toothbrush; it’s that people’s incomes are not enough to pay for everything they need"

05/10/2026

Reminder! Join us for The Big Brew & Boogie at Royalty Cinema, Bowness on Wednesday from 1pm for a celebration of Hospice Care Week!

🎵 Live music from the wonderful Denis T Horan
🎹 Enjoy the beautiful, historic Wurlitzer organ at the Royalty
☕ Tea & cake
💃 Plenty of opportunity to dance
💬 Time to chat, socialise and make new connections
💜 Find out more about St Mary’s Hospice and the support and services we offer

Our team will be there throughout the afternoon with information about our services, so you’ll have the opportunity to come along, have a chat and find out more about the support available in your local community.

Our team will be there throughout the afternoon with information about our services, so you’ll have the opportunity to come along, have a chat and find out more about the support available in your local community.

The event is FREE, but places need to be booked in advance. Please book via the link below on our website!

29/09/2026

A big thank you to Jewson in Bowness!🪵🙌

We popped in to ask if they had a bit of spare wood we could use for a project at our warehouse and they kindly gave us some for free!

It’s little acts of kindness like this that make such a difference. Thanks so much for helping us out, Jewson! 💚 💙

28/09/2026

This is an amazing resource! Funded by the council! Sign up, take a look! It could help you or help you to spread the word to anyone else who might find it useful. It’s completely anonymous 💚

Adults across Westmorland and Furness can access free, anonymous and confidential mental health support any time of day, 365 days a year.

Qwell is a digital mental health platform offering:

💬 Online support from qualified professionals via drop in or pre booked sessions
🤝 Moderated community forums to connect with people who share similar experiences
📚 Self guided tools and resources, including articles and interactive activities

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

🔗Link to sign up is in the comments.

28/09/2026

🌾 Harvest Thanks! 🌾

A huge thank you to the church family here at St Mary’s and Mission Café at Lakes Christian Centre for your generous Harvest donations to the Foodbank. ❤️

Your kindness makes a real difference to people in our local community. Thank you for helping us support those in need! 🙏

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/