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Foodbanks: Essential to those in need

Local foodbanks are providing emergency food assistance to
record numbers of people in our city.

How can we help?


Birmingham Vineyard’s Foodbank - An Update

Thanks to the generosity of the church community, Foodbank gives away an average of 850 food & toiletry bags a year through our partner agencies. We recently heard from a staff at W.A.I.T.S, one of our partner agencies who work with women who have been victims of domestic violence:

During this coronavirus lockdown period, we are still working with our over 15 partner agencies, and we are endeavouring to support agencies and individuals with our remaining supplies. We’ve also noticed a shift in where the need lies for Foodbank support. While we are not physically meeting together as a church in centralised locations, we’d like to encourage you to continue to extend your generosity to your local foodbanks who are serving many desperate people during this time.


Your Local Foodbank

Foodbanks in the city are running short of food and volunteers, while the number of people desperate for food is soaring.

It is an amazing opportunity for our church to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our own local area, serving with the grassroots groups and local Foodbanks who have organised and are meeting needs of our own neighbours!

Would you take some time to consider how you might get involved with a local foodbank or community group?


How To Help:

You can start with a simple Google search for foodbanks or groups in your area that are meeting needs during this time of crisis. Here are some groups that are actively looking for donations and volunteers:


In the coming months…

To be really clear, Birmingham Vineyard Foodbank remains open and serving our partner agencies. We anticipate that in the coming months, when the city re-opens, that our agencies will be busier than ever and we will be letting you know about the best ways to get involved with those needs.

In the meantime we encourage you to stay local, get involved with what’s happening on your street, in your area, and use this time to connect with your neighbours in need, offering the love and truth of Jesus.

If you have any questions about Birmingham Vineyard Foodbank, contact Helen at helenp@birminghamvineyard.com.