BBC reporting 500000+ new claims for Universal Credit in the past week. Surely in these uncertain times it is now time to put aside the 5 week delay. We also need the government to set aside all UC advance loan repayments during this crisis so families can put food on the table.

An appeal to food wholesalers in North Herts we are in need of UHT milk we have financial reserves we are not asking for a donation. If you can supply us please email [email protected]

We will be off Twitter for awhile as we try to deal with the tsunami of the requests for help. We have unfortunately taken the decision to temporarily halt new referrals for the next three days to clear the backlog

Just a small ray of joy and happiness in these uncertain times

Well that was a busy weekend. All our backlog now cleared by our amazing team of volunteers who have been out delivering to addresses across Stevenage and North Hertfordshire. We are now ready for what the week brings, referrals are open via the Stevenage Citizens Advice website

If you email [email protected] will send contact details

If you have recently lost your job or your income has been severely affected by the Coronavirus, are a resident of Stevenage or the surrounding villages and waiting for universal credit You can apply for a Foodbank emergency food parcel via Citizens Advice website

Fantastic sunset as we make food deliveries out in the villages and in the town. The trustees, volunteers and our clients would like to thank everybody who has supported us over our first two weeks of the Coronavirus lockdown.

A big thank you to Lisa and the team at Holland & Barrett Stevenage for their lovely and large donation of Easter eggs. #welltogether

To all, have a Happy Easter

Many thanks for you help Stevenage Community Trust Stevenage FC 🔴⚪ and Stevenage Food Bank we make a wining team

We would like to thank all the local businesses, community groups and individuals who have help us with donations and support over the past weeks and months of the current covid 19 crisis. Together we are stronger. #GivingTuesday

All of these actions would help our Food Bank users, but can you also add reduce the five week waiting period for Universal Credit. From all the volunteers at the Foodbank to Citizens Advice thank for all your hard work on our user’s behalf

Do you need help to make a #UniversalCredit claim? Our trained phone and chat advisers can support you from application through to first full payment: 📱 Phone 0800 144 8 444 🌐 Chat to us at citizensadvice.org.uk/helptoclaim

Over the past 16 weeks we have delivered 2145 bags of food. Without the support of our fantastic donators none of this would have been possible. The trustees, volunteers and clients would like to thank you all.

Stevenage Grange Rotary club are at Sainsbury’s Magpie Crescent today holding a food drive for the Foodbank. Please if you are shopping say hello and donate a tin. Many Thanks to all who donate

Many thanks to all the customers & staff of Sainsbury’s Magpie Crescent for their magnificent donations. Special thanks to Stevenage Grange Rotary club who arranged and collected the donations

A big thank you to all the pupils, parents and teacher of Ashtree School for a fantastic and very large harvest festival collection

Please support the Children’s Sweet Bank Hertfordshire who provide treats & sweets to local children who rely on food banks. If you would like to donate please click on the link for further information. It’s a great initiative and needs your support. m.facebook.com/SweetBankHerts/

A big thank you to the Fairview Rd Residents Association for their magnificent & very generous food drive which filled our secretary’s car twice over. The trustees volunteers & our clients would like to thank to everybody who donated, for taking time to care.