Birmingham Central Foodbank

05/05/2026

28/04/2026

We’re always grateful for food donations, but right now we’re running especially low on a few key items:
🥫 Tinned tomatoes
🍝 Pasta and pasta sauce
🥫 Tinned fish (tuna, mackerel, sardines)
🫘 Tinned beans and pulses
🧃 UHT milk and long-life juice
If you’re doing your weekly shop and can add an extra tin or two, it makes a real difference to families who need emergency food this month.
Donations can be dropped off weekdays between 10am and 2pm, or you can donate online via our website.
Thank you for standing with us. 💚

21/04/2026

Today is , and we want to highlight the power of a cup of tea ☕

Going to a food bank for the first time can be daunting. So, most visits start with a friendly face, a warm welcome and a cup of tea.

Cuppa in hand, our volunteers offer kindness, a listening ear, and give people practical advice and support.

It takes more than food to end hunger, and this support can make a huge difference to people 💚

14/04/2026

Spring is officially underway! 🌷

Longer days, fresh starts, and a little extra hope in the air 🌱

At Birmingham Central Foodbank, spring reminds us that brighter days are always possible - especially when a community comes together to support one another.

What are you most hopeful for this spring? 🌼

Share your thoughts in the comments - we’d love to hear from you!

07/04/2026

You’re an eggcellent bunch! Thank you to everyone who donated Easter eggs to us! 🐣💚

Small treats can mean a lot when you’re going through a tough time, and your sweet donations will be going into emergency food parcels to help spread a little bit of extra joy.

Thank you for your support. Happy Easter everyone! 🐣 🐰

31/03/2026

As we head into April, we want to say thank you.
Thank you for the food donations that keep our shelves stocked.
Thank you for the funds that help us keep our doors open.
Thank you for the volunteers who give their time and warmth.
Thank you for sharing our posts and helping spread the word.
Every single bit of support helps us provide dignified, compassionate care to people in our community who are facing tough times.
We couldn’t do this without you. 💚

30/03/2026

Holiday Notice 📢

Please note that we will be closed on Friday 3rd April for the Good Friday bank holiday. We will be open as usual tomorrow, and our services will resume as normal thereafter.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. 💛

24/03/2026

Running a food bank takes more than just food. It takes people.
Our volunteers are the heart of what we do. They welcome guests, prepare food parcels, listen over a cuppa, and help connect people to further support when needed.
This month, we’ve been reminded again just how much warmth and care our volunteers bring to every session. From navigating language barriers with patience and creativity, to simply making someone feel seen and valued, they make all the difference.
To every volunteer who gives their time: thank you. You are the reason this feels like community, not just a service. 💚

17/03/2026

❓ Myth: People use food banks because they don’t budget properly.
✅ Reality: Most people at food banks have simply run out of money. Rising costs, low wages, benefit delays, and unexpected bills mean many are forced into rather difficult circumstances.
People turn to our food bank when they have no money and have been pushed into debt.
It’s a worrying and stressful situation to be in.
That’s why we offer help and guidance with money matters, like dealing with debt, as well as providing emergency food.

10/03/2026

Easter will be here before we know it!

You can help us spread some joy this spring by donating Easter Eggs and chocolate treats. We’ll add your donations to emergency food parcels for people facing hardship this Easter.

We are asking that all donations be dropped off by Thursday the 26th of March, to allow time for us to sort and distribute items before Easter.

Thank you for your support💚