News
16 Dec 23
WE HAVE MOVED…… GOOD LUCK IN OUR NEW HOME
Our 5 year search for a bigger warehouse has been successful – we have a new home at Meridian House in Winsford that enables us to bring together our 2 storage and fulfilment locations. The move will significantly streamline our operations, removing much of the double handling and transportation of food parcel crates between sites. […]
14 Nov 23
Kings Award for Voluntary Service
We are delighted to announce that Mid Cheshire Foodbank has been awarded the Kings Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award that a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE. The award is a fantastic recognition for all our dedicated volunteers who give up their free […]
2 Jun 23
Plea for Shopping Trolleys or Wheeled Cases
We have been aware for a few years that sometimes our clients cannot take all the food we want to give them because of difficulties carrying it home. A single person food parcel, with the fresh fruit and veg, weighs over 15kg rising to over 25kg for a family – which is a lot to […]
2 Jun 23
New distribution location – Darnhall Primary School
New distribution point for Winsford. Last month we launched a food distribution point at Darnhall Primary School in Winsford. The van will be outside the school every Friday for people to collect their pre booked food parcels. Project Manager Catherine Lawton “when client’s haven’t money to buy food we don’t want them spending money to […]
2 Nov 22
CWaC bring in a Freephone Number
MCFB are delighted that Cheshire West and Chester have implemented a new free phone contact number for those calling their Help Scheme. The new free phone follows quickly the provision of an answerphone facility so callers are not held for long periods waiting for their call to be answered. CWaC are also launching an online […]
2 Nov 22
New Foodbank opens – Christchurch Greenbank
Christchurch Greenbank approached MCFB during the summer as they wished to actively support their community as the tough economic climate hits households in their local area. We were very keen and happy to renew our presence in the Greenbank area providing greater convenience for those who need some food support. The new distribution centre opens […]
1 Jul 22
Asda – Monthly Collections
Asda Northwich, at Baron’s Quay have kindly invited us to visit their store on the last weekend of every month, to promote the work that we do. These collection opportunities are invaluable to us – last month you donated over 800kg of food in just 2 days. Wow! Our next collection is Friday 29th and […]
1 Jul 22
Tesco Collection Event
Tesco Collection Weekend – 30th June – 2nd July 2022 Every 6 months Tesco have a national drive to encourage donations in all of their stores – look out for our volunteers at Tesco Northwich. Could you donate a single item to help? If every shopper gave just one item, imagine the difference that can […]
15 Mar 22
Support for the people of Ukraine
Please donate via the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal. Many of us are heartbroken to see the impact of the Russian invasion on the people of Ukraine. We would like to encourage support for those people but it is not the best use of resources for us to collect food and physical goods here in the […]
17 Dec 21
Busiest Week of the Year
This week we have provided food for 565 people, that is treble the number of people in an average week. Our volunteers are amazing, they serviced every single one of those bookings with enthusiasm and a smile, hopefully giving a bit of a helping hand towards having a Happy Christmas knowing there is food on […]