News | Waveney Foodbank

12 Dec 25

Read our Winter Newsletter

Our latest Waveney Foodbank Newsletter is now available to read, the last of 2025, with a round up of our Autumn and Winter activities including Harvest Festival and the annual Tesco Winter Food Collection, along with some wonderful stories of how our local community has helped and supported the Waveney Foodbank Warehouse and Centres these […]

12 Dec 25

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

Waveney Foodbank serves communities across North and Mid-Suffolk and South Norfolk, along the Waveney Valley, through partnership with local faith communities. Founded in 2012, we are a registered charity, limited company, and affiliated with Trussell Trust. The foodbank is governed by a Board of Trustees who set long-term strategy and oversee day-to-day operations and finances, […]

3 Nov 25

2nd Diss SA Scout Group

We were delighted to welcome the 2nd Diss SA Scout Group who visited the warehouse in November. In true Scouting style, the Scouts came well prepared, dressed warmly and with big smiles, to have a tour of the warehouse, and understand the role of Waveney Foodbank in our local Community. They made short work of […]

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.

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 […]

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