News
26 Apr 21
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 […]
7 Dec 20
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.
26 Aug 19
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 […]
25 Aug 19
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 …
25 Aug 19
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/
6 Nov 18
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 […]
17 Sep 18
Local Businesses, Supporting Local People!
Here at Airdrie Foodbank, we’re big fans of Baxter’s Café in South Bridge Street in Airdrie. It’s not just because they have some fantastic homemade treats but because every single week, they donate homemade soup, rolls & cakes for our Friday foodbank at the Airdrie Baptist Church. Around two years ago, Wesley & Brenda Baxter […]
9 Aug 18
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 […]
3 Aug 18
Holiday Hunger Help!
We need your support more than ever over the Summer! We were delighted to receive a cheque for £1,600 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 […]
27 Jul 18
Help to make Universal Credit work for everyone
Universal Credit is the biggest change to the welfare system in a generation and here at The Trussell Trust, we’ve been working hard with foodbanks in our network to monitor it. Our research has found that the system is leaving people behind – disabled people, families, and other vulnerable groups – and can push people […]