We stand with IFAN and foodbanks across the country.

A brilliant opportunity for an enthusiastic musician to be involved in an active Music Department. tes.com/jobs/vacancy/m…

Six weeks ago I said "I'm virtually out of tools" to help the poorest on energy bills Susanna Reid's powerful question here "what can Elsie cut back on now?" shows why. I said then we need political intervention. I pray the PM goes back to no10 & ruminates on Elsie's plight

You’re not British unless you’re melting inside a jumper today.

In the first quarter of 2022 our donations have dropped by 32% and demand for our services has increased by 21%. We are working hard to make sure that we can keep supporting as many people as possible. Thank you to everyone who supports us. blackcountryfoodbank.org.uk

Lovely to receive a hard copy of my recent report with IFAN & Joseph Rowntree Foundation. It's a piece of work I'm immensely proud of, bringing together my policy/research background with my more recent frontline experience Please do have a read if you haven't already: foodaidnetwork.org.uk/blog/mental-he…

Well done Will!

We are looking for a new Musician in Residence to join The OSH Music Department in September; ideal for a newly graduated musician, keen to get involved in Music education, conducting, arranging and supporting instrumental practise. tes.com/jobs/vacancy/m… ⁦⁦Old Swinford Hospital⁩

⁦OSH Music Department⁩ opening the #jubilee celebrations in ⁦Victoria Square today ⁦Bham City Council⁩ #birmingham2022 ⁦OSH PA⁩ ⁦Visit Birmingham & West Midlands⁩

hey you guys do you remember when it was warm that one day

It was good that blackcountryfoodbank could contribute to this article which highlights the struggles Foodbanks are currently facing. Please read and share. inews.co.uk/news/food-bank…

"It’s hardly news that life in the UK is becoming untenable, for ever-more people. The “‘safety net”, imperfect as it was, long ago frayed into a trapeze wire." theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

We are hearing from people who are in employment and needing help with food. Please support us while we fight for change. Thank you bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-…

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This is the time of year when we appeal for donations so we can make sure that we have stock for Winter. Finances are really stretched for people so we are incredibly grateful for every item donated. Please see our website for resources. Thank you

As part of our Harvest Launch we have sent every Primary School in Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall this fantastic book plus resources for class work and assemblies. Has your school received a pack? #povertyandhunger #louisespilsbury #hananekai #harvest2022

Food banks are struggling to cope. Demand for their services urgently needs to be reduced. Benefit payments and wages must be increased to match the rising #CostOfLiving. As poverty levels increase, #CashFirst is common sense. Our latest infographic - ifanuk.org/infographic3

Good to see ⁦Sabine Goodwin⁩ ⁦Big Issue⁩ opinion piece in print Food banks are at breaking point. We need to change the script. bigissue.com/opinion/food-b… #CashFirst

Pancake day is here! As you and your communities run to the shops, don't forget Black Country Foodbank's Lent Challenge! 3,700 needed food in January, an increase of 24% compared to last January. Join our challenge and help provide enough food to meet this startling demand.

Please read and share the blackcountryfoodbank 2022 Impact Report. Thanks to all who contributed.