A massive thank you goes out to all the staff at Asda and volunteers who helped with the Supermarket collection at Asda West Swindon on Saturday 28th April and to all the warehouse teams who efficiently sorted and boxed all the donated food. The shelves are looking healthier.

A fantastic 1.47 tonnes of food was donated by the ever generous people of Swindon. Which goes to show despite whatever is happening in the world people still have a little space in their hearts for those in the community who need a little help. 

A particularly touching episode happened just we were packing up. A lady rushed up to the table with a carrier bag of goods and was obviously glad she caught us. She said “ Last year we used Swindon Foodbank, this year things are a little better so we can now give a something back for others. When I told the kids I was coming over here they raided their piggy banks and wanted me to buy some sweets for other children who might not have any”. Two very large bags of sweets where placed on the table; it's moments like this that make us all realise that there is hope for the future.

Swindon Foodbank had a successful collection in Asda Walmart, despite wintery weather. 

Despite the bitter cold and snowfall, over 40 volunteers braved the elements to attend throughout the day at the Asda Walmart collection on Saturday 4th February. Although the temperature plummeted the spirits were high, even for those who acted as Greeters outside.  We were blessed with a number of new volunteers, who all remarked on what a great day they had and how generous the people of Swindon were. 

A grand total of 1.7 tonnes was collected. When the last van load had left the supermarket, the Warehouse teams sprang into action, and with 27 volunteers sorting and boxing the task of storing our supermarket haul was soon completed. Thank you to the Saturday Warehouse team, the Stratton Methodist Team and volunteers from Nationwide.

Thank you for all those who gave up their time to help and a big welcome to the newbies.

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New volunteer Jacqui Sheppard takes a break from the cold weather to man a trolley at the tills.