What charity is the Trussell Trust?
We support a nationwide network of food banks and together we provide emergency food and support to people locked in poverty, and campaign for change to end the need for food banks in the UK.
Who owns the Trussell Trust?
Carol and Paddy Henderson
Carol and Paddy Henderson founded the Trussell Trust in 1997 based on a legacy left by Carol’s mother, Betty Trussell. The Trussell Trust’s initial Bulgaria projects focused on improving conditions for the 60+ children sleeping at Central Railway Station in Bulgaria.
How do I donate to a food bank UK?
Ways to donate food
- Directly to your local food bank – find your nearest one here.
- At collection points in supermarkets across the country.
- By hosting a collection at your school, church or business for your local food bank.
How many food banks does Trussell Trust have?
1,200 food bank centres
We support more than 1,200 food bank centres in the UK to provide a minimum of three days’ nutritionally-balanced emergency food to people who have been referred in crisis, as well as support to help people resolve the crises they face.
What can you not donate to a food bank UK?
Non-food items
- Toiletries – deodorant, toilet paper, shower gel, shaving gel, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, tooth paste, hand wipes.
- Household items – laundry liquid detergent, laundry powder, washing up liquid.
- Feminine products – sanitary towels and tampons.
- Baby supplies – nappies, baby wipes and baby food.
Who owns Trussell Trust?
Carol and Paddy Henderson founded the Trussell Trust in 1997 based on a legacy left by Carol’s mother, Betty Trussell. The Trussell Trust’s initial Bulgaria projects focused on improving conditions for the 60+ children sleeping at Central Railway Station in Bulgaria.
Can you give pasta food bank?
Basic, non-perishable essentials are in constant demand. Many food banks have pop-up cafes that teach people how to cook with the essentials that they typically receive. Pasta, rice, pasta sauce, tinned meat, fish and vegetables, oats, cereal, jam, tea, coffee and toiletries will always be put to good use.