News | Letchworth Foodbank

12 Oct 26

Free Half Term Fun: Food in Hard Times event

Food in Hard Times: Learning from the past, looking to the future Free family-friendly food, fun and discovery day! This October half term we will be joining University of Hertfordshire at their Food in Hard Times event. Come along to this free, fun and interactive community event. Date: 28 October 2026 Time: 10:00 16:00 Location: Westmill […]

25 Sep 26

We’re Hiring: Operations Manager

We are really excited to share that we are recruiting for a part-time Operations Manager to join our team. We are looking for an organised, proactive Operations Manager to keep our daily services running smoothly and help get things done. You will set up easy-to-use systems for managing donors, communications, volunteers, and referral partners. By […]

8 May 26

Fundraiser Spotlight: Weston RFC U16s

At Letchworth Foodbank, we’re always inspired by the creativity and generosity of our local community and this fundraiser from Weston RFC Under 16s is a fantastic example of both. We spoke to one of the parents involved in organising the fundraiser to learn more about their efforts and what motivated the team to get involved. About the […]

30 Apr 26

Oncu Food Centre becomes new partner

We are delighted to share that Oncu Food Centre in Letchworth Garden City is now a food bank collection point. This means you can now pop items purchased in store into our new collection box located by the tills. Last year, we provided over 3,600 food parcels to those facing hunger across Letchworth, Hitchin and […]

23 Apr 26

Spotlight on a Food Donor: Tim Moody from Weston

As part of a new series celebrating the incredible people behind the scenes who support Letchworth Foodbank, we are delighted to shine a spotlight on Tim Moody from Weston. A long-time supporter with a wonderful sense of humour and a deep commitment to helping others, Tim has played a key role in bringing his local […]

23 Mar 26

Do you want to help end hunger?

Apply to be a Trustee! We are seeking to recruit additional Trustees to join our board. This role will be at the heart of the food bank, supporting and driving the organisation forward alongside our Director. We are particularly interested in those who have the following skill sets: A Trustee who has fundraising experience, with […]

4 Mar 26

Easter 2026

Letchworth Foodbank is here to help by providing emergency food parcels for those facing crisis in the SG postcodes area. Our email and phone coverage will be limited from Saturday 04/04/2026 through to Monday 06/04/26 inclusive, but we will open as usual over the Easter period, i.e. on Friday 03/04/2026 (Good Friday) and on Tuesday […]

12 Feb 26

Our latest newsletter

Well 2026 has started off strong and has been a busy time here at the food bank. We have: Launched Insta and Facebook, Reintroduced a café style approach to our Welcome Centres, Gathered feedback and input from our clients on how we do what we do and what more they need, Welcomed our new Chairman, […]

11 Feb 26

Project Petal: Crafting kindness for food bank clients

There is a unique kind of warmth in something handmade. A reminder that someone, somewhere, took the time to create something beautiful for a stranger. That’s the heart behind Project Petal, our latest community initiative. We are calling on all knitters and crocheters in Letchworth, Hitchin and Baldock to help us turn yarn into smiles. […]

4 Feb 26

Help Stop Holiday Hunger

We are urgently appealing to the community to support a new giving drive, #STOPHOLIDAYHUNGER, to meet the anticipated surge in demand for food assistance during the upcoming February school half term holiday. The campaign aims to prevent the 2,247 North Hertfordshire children who rely on Free School Meals (FSM) during term time from going hungry […]

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