Greg’s Story: Faithworks Recovery – Hope in a Better Future
“One day you will go on to help someone. Don’t think you are defined by your actions.” - Faithworks Recovery. Thrown out of the family home at the age of 16, Greg had to fend for himself. He explained: “I moved from place to place, got in with all the wrong crowd - to where I am now, I
Dorset Chamber of Commerce Make Faithworks it’s Christmas charity
Back in the Autumn, Ian Girling, the CEO of the Dorset Chamber of Commerce, approached Alistair the Faithworks CEO, about creating a Festive Food Bank at their Christmas gathering in December. Given the enormous financial challenges facing so many people this year, this felt like a way of bringing good news into a bad situation. And the idea captured
Project Christmas Hours 2022
Please note that our project Christmas hours 2022 are: Blandford Food Bank+ Closed on Tuesday 27th December Christchurch Food Bank+ Open as usual except on Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th December Poole Food Bank+ Open except on Tuesday 27th December *Please note the change in opening hours Wednesday 28th - Friday 30th December when Poole Food Bank+ will be
Wimborne Food Bank+ Community Meal – 8 December 2022
Last month Wimborne Food Bank+ launched their first community meal. Held at Elim Church, nineteen people came together to enjoy the autumnal mince, mashed potato and vegetables, followed by pineapple upside down cake covered in custard. Sharon, Wimborne Food Bank+ Manager said: "As a response to the cost of living crisis we wanted to work alongside the churches of
Investor Breakfast – 15 December 2022
“When people are housed, cared for and encouraged at the outset they have a much better chance of turning their lives around and making a new start." - Hope into Action Lead Investor Following the success of our last Investors' Breakfast we will be holding the second in December. The event provides an opportunity to find out about
Supporting Food Bank+ over Christmas
At a time when demand across Christchurch, Poole, Wimborne and Blandford Food Banks are up 42 per cent in the last three months, compared to last year, food donations are needed now more than ever. The reverse advent calendar is one way to ensure Christmas dinner can be enjoyed by individuals and families who otherwise would have to go
We’re Here Network and Warm Welcome Spaces
“Warm spaces” is fast becoming a theme this winter. Two older ladies recently came along to the first Warm Space meal at Wimborne Elim church run in conjunction with the Wimborne Food Bank+ team. They had never met before but hit it off to such an extent that one of them said: “Had an amazing afternoon and the meal
Community Help Marketplace – Saturday 12 November
Poole Food Bank+ are hosting the Community Help Marketplace on the 12th November. This free event is for those who are concerned about how they will cope over the coming months. The "one stop shop" provides an easy way to find out about free support available in Poole around areas such as the cost of living, debt, budgeting, mental
Becky’s Story – Working with Faithworks CMA
“It is a real privilege to be able to do this job.” “I’ve always had a heart for people who are struggling with their money. Last year I applied to be a volunteer with CMA, and during the application process a paid role became available. It was exactly what I wanted. I applied and have loved it ever since.
Christchurch Food Bank+ Responds to the Cost of Living Crisis
"We make sure people leave with hope." - Tracy, Christchurch Food Bank+ Manager Tracy, the Christchurch Food Bank+ (CFB+) Manager, has a very long list of difficult situations at the moment. Tracy and the team meet individuals and families who are experiencing hard times beyond their control. There are still many who come to the Food Bank just
