Get emergency foodFood Donation Boxes
Food donation boxes are a way for organisations and local businesses to support the foodbank. By hosting a box to receive donations of food and toiletries, you can support the work of the foodbank in a practical way.
At its core, a food bank provides emergency food to people in crisis. But our mission goes beyond the immediate hunger pangs; we aim to tackle the root causes of food poverty. Physical food donations are critical to this mission in three specific ways.
Immediate Dignity
Hunger creates stress and hinders decision–making. By providing high-quality, nutritious food, we offer immediate stability. This “breathing room” allows our clients to focus on resolving the underlying issues causing their crisis, whether that is debt, benefit delays, or health issues.
Resource Reallocation
Every kilogram of food donated is money we don’t have to spend on stock. This allows us to redirect our limited financial funds toward vital support service–such as debt advice, signposting, and expert advice workers who help clients navigate financial hardship.
Community Compassion
Physical donations are a tangible reminder to our clients that their community cares. This psychological boost is often the first step in rebuilding the confidence needed to move forward.
Introducing Debbie, our Food Donation Box Co-ordinator
Debbie handles the distribution and management of all our food donation boxes. She is your primary point of contact for all matters related to food donation boxes.
Contact Debbie via her email debbie.field@rochdale.foodbank.org.uk, if you:
1. Would like to host a food donation box
2. Like to know where you can drop off food at your nearest or most convenient food donation box
3. Arrange the collection of food donations once your box is full
