About
About our foodbank
Here is an introduction to our project.
York Foodbank was founded in 2012 by churches across the city in response to growing poverty and financial hardship. Today, we serve people across York through six foodbank locations hosted by local churches in Acomb, Clifton, Huntington, Tang Hall, Fishergate and the city centre.
Motivated by our Christian ethos, we provide emergency food, practical support and access to specialist advice services for people experiencing hunger and hardship. Our aim is not simply to meet an immediate need, but to help people move towards greater stability, dignity and hope for the future.
Everything we do is made possible by the generosity of our local community. Schools, businesses, churches and individuals donate food and funds, while our dedicated volunteer teams give their time to sort donations, prepare food parcels and welcome people with compassion and respect. Local people are feeding local people.
People are referred to York Foodbank by a wide range of frontline professionals, including schools, health services, social workers, Citizens Advice and other support agencies, ensuring help reaches people when they need it most.
Together with Trussell, we are working towards a future where no one needs a food bank—providing emergency food while helping to end hunger: today, together and forever.