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Record breaking figures show foodbanks are meeting recession need
 
New Projects launched at foodbank conference 
4 new projects launched in Truro, Cardiff, Farnborough and Bracknell were announced at the foodbank Network Conference  We now have 40 foodbank project launched and have had over 40 new enquiries since 1 January.  The Trussell Trust's foodbank network is proving that local communities nationwide are responding practically to the needs of the nation. For more information call   01722 427110 or email: foodbank@trusselltrust.org
 
In the news
  
Foodbanks in The Tablet! Read more here
 
MSN's 'Frugal Life' blogs about how foodbanks are helping meet the recession need: 'foodbank for thought'
 
Recession impacts foodbanks, Daily Telegraph, click here to read article
 
Watch Highland foodbank on the BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8026362.stm
 
Foodbank featured on BBC Five Live breakfast.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive/.

Foodbanks on BBC Radio 4's Today Programme (Download MP3)
 
Read Sean's story: Find our how Sean's helping the Trust and rebuilding his life at the same time
 
Foodbanks featured on Sky News on Easter Sunday, alongside the Pope and Archbishop of Canterbury!
 
BBCPoints West: Watch Gloucester foodbank explain how recession has affected them

Read about foodbanks on msn news
 
Watch Salisbury foodbank on France 24 International TV News  Following enquiries, we would like to confirm that the foodbank centre gives food to clients like this family in used supermarket carrier bags, as if they had been shopping.
 
Watch Haverhill foodbank on the BBC and hear the story of one of it's first clients
 
Read about the foodbank in The Independent on Sunday
  
Press releases
 
 
 
 
 
Over 110 delegates attended the foodbank network conference to share stories and hear that over 24,000 people in crisis had been given help this last year. We celebrated the launch of three new projects, making a total of 40 projects so far with an expectation to hit at least 50 by next year. Keynote Speaker Matt Barlow UK CE Christians Against Poverty inspired all at our packed conference, urging us as Christians to "get out of our comfort zone" and see Jesus do amazing things through foodbanks.
 
Christmas Box Trip Success
Trussell Trust invitation to Christmas Box Celebration Evening Feb 09

DWP bans Job Centres from issuing foodbank vouchers
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News Updates
  • The foodbank network is joining with Love London and Premier Radio to launch more foodbanks across London. As part of this we will are now looking for a foodbank network regional development officer for London (read job advert)
  • 5 at 50 Challenge: Director Chris Mould has launched his exciting new fundraising challenge to attempt 5 runs totalling over 100km before his 51st birthday.  He's looking for people to join him on one or more of his runs, but if you don't fancy putting your running shoes on you can sponsor Chris at www.justgiving.com/chrismould  
  • Newman's Own, Paul Newman's philanthropic organisation, has donated $10,000 to help launch more foodbanks across the UK! This is the first time a member of the food industry has recognised the work of the foodbank and the Trust is delighted. 
  • Tutu Pan Pan, our community art space,  has opened a vintage/retro shop on one of its floors to help provide funding to keep the gallery open. Why not pop in and have a browse, or if you like live music and art shows have a look at the Tutu Pan Pan website for news of their latest events...
  • The Old Mill at Harnham are running a Pub Quiz supporting The Trussell Trust every Tuesday at 7.30pm. Please come on down with your friends, family and thinking caps. Entry £1.50 per person.
News History
 
  • Tutu Pan Pan's new show is being unveiled at 7pm on Friday 16th Jan  - all welcome, bring friends, family, anyone who might fancy a bit of art... drinks provided. 40 Winchester Street.
     
  • The Old Mill at Harnham is running a pub quiz in aid of The Trussell Trust on Tuesday 23rd December at 7.30pm, entry £1.50.
  • Jack and the Beanstalk: Forest Forge Theatre are putting on a pantomime with all proceeds going to The Trust on Fri 9th January 2009 at 7.30pm in Godolphin School's Blackledge Theatre, phone Karen McKeown for tickets 01722 335704
  • Our Christmas cards are now onsale, click here to see the two cover designs. These can be bought at ReStore, Salisbury Tourist Information Centre, the foodbank centre and Tutu Pan Pan, as well as mail order. Call   01722 411244 for more details
  • Tutu Pan Pan, our new joint venture art gallery, opened on Friday 21st November - pop in to 40 Winchester Street and have a look
  • 6 foodbanks are opening this autumn!
  • 33 foodbanks are now launched across the UK.
  • Huge amounts of harvest food was given to foodbanks across the country - thank you!
  • Our annual Christmas Boxes for Bulgaria campaign has now closed, thank you to all who gave so generously - 3,350 boxes from the Salisbury area - a record! Visit our trip blog at http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog/trusselltrust/1/tpod.html to see how giving the boxes is going.
  • Our new Ebay trading assistant and Amazon books projects are now up and running and looking for volunteers. Call   01722 427119 for more details.
 
Contact
 
 
Do you want to follow-up a story, arrange an interview or find out our latest news? Contact our press office:
e: molly.hodson@trusselltrust.org
t:   01722 411244