News | Waveney Foodbank

2 Oct 25

Harleston St John’s Church Foodbank temporary relocation

Following a fire at St John’s Church in Harleston the foodbank that is held there on a Tuesday afternoon will move to London Road Church in Harleston. The times will remain the same 1:30-3pm every Tuesday.

30 Sep 25

Would you like to work with us?

JOB VACANCY Waveney Foodbank – Administration Assistant Job Purpose: To provide administrative support in relation to the day-to-day operation of the Foodbank Reports to: Operations Manager, Waveney Foodbank Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week Preferred Working Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings Location: Unit 13, Airfield Industrial Estate, Brome, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7HN Salary: […]

10 Sep 25

Calling all local businesses – We need your help

This harvest season, we’re inviting local businesses and offices to join us in supporting Waveney Foodbank—because giving isn’t just for schools and churches. Across our region, families are facing food poverty. By collecting food at work, we can come together to make a real difference in our community. How Your Workplace Can Help: 📦 Set […]

16 Aug 25

Beccles Carnival

This weekend Sat 16th and Sun 17th we are at Beccles carnival, 🥳. Not only do we have a stall, we are also the chosen charity of the Carnival Queen 👑👸, and (fanfare)📯 we also have a brand new gazebo to show off…🎪 (thank you Mid Suffolk District council) . Pop down have a chat, […]

28 Jul 25

Thank you Tesco Diss

A HUGE thank you goes to Tesco Diss customers, you have helped deliver the equivalent of 136,000 meals to people in need. . Tesco customers have helped deliver the equivalent of 136,000 meals to people in need through a community food programme. The donations were made at the Tesco superstore in Diss, where customers contributed […]

18 Jul 25

It’s the end of an era at Waveney Foodbank.

After six incredible years of dedication and growth, Gina Cole is stepping down as Chair of Waveney Foodbank. Gina joined as a trustee in 2019 and quickly took on the role of Chair. Under her leadership, the foodbank has transformed from a small operation with no paid staff and a single van, to a thriving […]

14 Jul 25

Milestone volunteers enjoy helping out at the warehouse

Date sorting food was just one essential job that employees from Milestone Infrastructure (part of Suffolk Highways) helped out with at the foodbank recently. The group, who visited our warehouse on July 11, are encouraged to support good causes by offering themselves as volunteers during the year and this year Waveney Foodbank is one of […]

5 Jul 25

Waveney Foodbank named Community Organisation of the Year!

Waveney Foodbank has been named Community Organisation of the Year 2025 in the South Norfolk Community Awards. Organised by South Norfolk Council the event celebrates the hard work of community organisations and volunteers across the area. At a packed ceremony held on July 4 at Bawburgh Golf Club,a number of local organisations and individuals […]

1 Jul 25

New volunteer role

Could you be our new Volunteer Coordinator? This is a voluntary role that would suit someone interested in people and looking to make a difference as part of our dedicated team. Purpose of the role: To coordinate the recruitment, training, inductions, ongoing development and consistency of experience of the volunteer workforce of Waveney foodbank. Key […]

1 Jul 25

Can you help us? New treasurer needed to join our Board of Trustees.

Are you financially savvy and passionate about making a difference? Could you spare some time to help us? We’re looking for a dedicated individual to join our Board of Trustees […]

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