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Volunteering Opportunities

As we gently come out of lockdown , we are preparing for the return to a near as possible normal structure.  As a result, a number of volunteering roles are now available. We are looking to appoint five co-opted Trustees, three of which are defined roles and the other two roles acting in an advisory […]

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Calderbank Location – Temporary Closed

Our Monday morning service at Calderbank Parish Church is currently suspended until further notice.  We are still operating from St Edwards RC Church on Wednesday 11am – 1:30pm and Airdrie Baptist Church on Friday 11am – 1:30pm.

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The 200 Club!

A new way to support the foodbank – the 200 club! We appreciate all of the different ways that people support Airdrie Foodbank, from donating food to volunteering, and one-off gifts. We also know how busy people can be and although people would like to donate regularly, sometimes life gets in the way. That’s why […]

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Marketing & Fundraising Volunteers – Vacancy

We are looking for 2 X Marketing & Fundraising Volunteers to join the team here at Airdrie Foodbank. Find out more here – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ThE5iuCaPwx_vjO6Mp53AM8wxhExnBvm/view?usp=sharing …

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New On-line Giving Page

Our BTMydonate page has closed and donations can now be made through the following link – https://ssl.nochex.com/airdrie_foodbank/

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Reverse Christmas Advent Calendar

Help Local People in Need this Christmas.. Christmas can be a real struggle for people living in poverty. In addition to increased bills to heat your home, there are the increased financial pressures Christmas brings. Christmas is also a time for giving & what better way to do so than by supporting your local Foodbank […]

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Summer Saving Hack!

Now that the Schools have been off for the Summer holidays for 6 months (that’s what it feels like right?), parents throughout Lanarkshire and the rest of the UK will undoubtedly have heard, “I’m BORED!”, “there’s nothing to do” & “can I have some money to…” countless times over the last few weeks. Sure, the […]

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Holiday Hunger Help!

We need your support more than ever over the Summer! We were delighted to receive a cheque for ÂŁ1,600 from Radio Clyde’s Cash for Kids to help us with our very busy Summer period. Now that the Summer holidays are in full flow, we are seeing the impact with a significantly increased need for our […]

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Gala performances for Airdrie Foodbank

Funds for Airdrie Foodbank were boosted by over ÂŁ700  last week with two Gala performances. Entertainer Edward Reid started the show when he suggested a cash collection at his show at Sir John Wilson Townhall in Airdrie which included a personal appeal from Edward at the end of the show and raised over ÂŁ350. Whist […]

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6 Unexpected Things Foodbanks Need

A visit to the food bank isn’t exactly a traditional Christmas activity, but one UK charity is asking for a little extra help this month, when demand is at its highest and families are choosing between eating and heating.

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