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22 Nov 20
Foodbank leaflet for more details
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Foodbank Leaflet
26 Oct 20
The Unity Project (TUP)
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The Unity Project (TUP) are a charity that helps people who have ‘No Recourse to Public Funds’ (NRPF). All their advice is completely free. Click the link to open their leaflet and read more on what help they offer. What is NRPF? NRPF means that people cannot access basic support such as Child Benefit or Universal […]
25 Mar 20
Coronavirus Support
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Offer of support from Kirkwall Salvation Army Our hall may be closed for now, but please remember that The Salvation Army is still very much alive in Orkney. If you or someone you know needs practical support, a prayer, or a chat, please get in touch – it’s what we’re here for. Telephone 872302 or […]
31 Jan 20
Orkney Foodbank Activity Report – October-December 2019
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Orkney Foodbank Activity Report – October-December 2019 Below is a summary of the main statistics. Vouchers redeemed Single persons: 60 Single parents: 48 Couples & families: 38 Total vouchers redeemed: 146 Number of clients Adults: 191 Children: 150 Total clients: 341 Stock Information Donations received: 4476kg (inc 2426kg from Tesco Collection Point) Purchased by Foodbank: […]
23 Oct 19
Orkney Foodbank Quarterly Statistics – July-Sep 2019
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Below is a summary of the main statistics. Vouchers redeemed Single persons: 53 Single parents: 15 Couples & families: 18 Total vouchers redeemed: 86 Number of clients Adults: 107 Children: 68 Total clients: 175 Stock Information Donations received: 2279kg (inc 1276kg from Tesco Collection Point) Purchased by Foodbank: 130kg (to cover specific […]
23 Oct 19
Orkney Foodbank Quarterly Statistics – Apr-Jun 2019
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Below is a summary of the main statistics. Vouchers redeemed Single persons: 52 Single parents: 20 Couples & families: 8 Total vouchers redeemed: 80 Number of clients Adults: 90 Children: 52 Total clients: 142 Stock Information Donations received: 2162kg (inc 1352kg from Tesco Collection Point) Purchased by Foodbank: 110kg (to cover specific shortages […]
23 Oct 19
Orkney Foodbank Quarterly Statistics – Jan-Mar 2019
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Below is a summary of the main statistics. Vouchers redeemed Single persons: 67 Single parents: 33 Couples & families: 20 Total vouchers redeemed: 120 Number of clients Adults: 140 Children: 89 Total clients: 229 Stock Information Donations received: 2333kg (inc 1663kg from Tesco Collection Point) Purchased by Foodbank: 250kg (to cover specific shortages […]
6 Feb 18
Foodbank Report for 2017
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Please use the link below to access a report on the activity of the foodbank during 2017. It details numbers of clients supported along with a breakdown of age, location and reasons why they needed to access our help. We hope you find this information useful. Orkney Foodbank Report 2017
23 Dec 15
6 Unexpected Things Foodbanks Need
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A visit to the food bank isn’t exactly a traditional Christmas activity, but one UK charity is asking for a little extra help this month, when demand is at its highest and families are choosing between eating and heating.
11 Dec 15
Love Food Hate Waste
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Mary has been providing some fantastic ideas and recipes over the past few months. Remember to pop past the Foodbank on the first Tuesday of every month between 12-2pm for some tasty treats and recipes to try yourself at home.