News

26 Nov 24

Christmas opening times 2024

Throughout the Christmas period some of our session times will change, and some Foodbank Welcome Centres will be closed: Monday 23rd December         – Northstowe: 1-3pm – St Paul’s: 4-5.30pm   Tuesday 24th December       – Chesterton: 10-12   Wednesday 25th December –  Friday 27th December    – ALL CENTRES CLOSED   Monday 30th […]

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22 Nov 24

Join the Cambridge City Foodbank team in 2025!

We’re looking for two new staff members to join our team! We’re hiring a Fairbite Network Assistant to support the running and development of our Fairbite Food Clubs, and a Volunteer Development Coordinator to grow and develop the talent and skills of our large volunteer workforce. Volunteer Development Coordinator Apply on Charity Job. Main duties […]

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18 Oct 24

Join us as a Campaign Coordinator

Cambridge City Foodbank is looking for a Campaign Coordinator to join our team for an 8-month fixed-term contract to organise and mobilise people who have experienced poverty to take action as part of the Guarantee Our Essentials Campaign. Apply now. As a Cambridge City Foodbank employee, you will work closely with Trussell to deliver a […]

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16 Oct 24

Our letter to Daniel Zeichner MP

Today, we’ve written to Cambridge MP, Daniel Zeichner, calling upon him to urge the Chancellor to support a protected minimum floor for Universal Credit, and a guard against reductions. This year, we have faced an unprecedented need for our support and our visitors need change. Together, with local organisations, we’re asking that people facing the […]

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23 Aug 24

Could you be a volunteer van driver?

We’re looking for new volunteer van drivers to deliver to our Welcome Centres in and around Cambridge, and collect donations from supermarkets. You’ll play a vital role in the smooth running of the Foodbank and the provision of emergency food. Can you help? We need: Two drivers on Monday mornings, between approximately 10.30am-1pm. One driver […]

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16 Aug 24

Cambridge City Foodbank is recruiting: Warehouse Logistics Coordinator

Would you like to join a dynamic and friendly team committed to ending the need for food banks? If you answered yes, we would love to hear from you! We are currently looking for a Warehouse Logistics Coordinator to join our team and oversee the flow of food into and out of our warehouses. If […]

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16 Jul 24

Three key focusses for the new Government

The new government has it in its power to end the need for food banks. We know what needs to change to create a future where no one is forced to turn to us for help. We call on the Government to create a social security system that supports everyone when they need it most. […]

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12 Jul 24

Christmas Hamper Appeal needs you!

Are you looking for a project to get stuck into in your spare time? Do you want to give back to your community and develop your skills?  We’re looking for a volunteer to lead our 10th annual Christmas Hamper Appeal. This is a wonderful project which encourages members of the public to donate a Christmas […]

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22 May 24

Foodbank Centre closed for bank holiday Monday

The Foodbank Welcome Centre at St Paul’s Church will be closed on Monday 27th May for the bank holiday. To find out when our other centres are open please see our locations page.

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10 May 24

Cambridge City Foodbank is recruiting: Fundraising Manager

Are you experienced in fundraising and looking to join a dynamic and friendly team committed to ending the need for Foodbanks? If you answered yes, we would love to hear from you. We’re currently recruiting for a Fundraising Manager to establish a new programme of fundraising growth. If you think you could be a good […]

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