News

6 Feb 19

Foodbank Use increasing

In the last few weeks we have seen a definite increase in the number of people coming to us for help.  This makes us even more grateful for the help that we receive from people all across Droitwich Spa.  Please donate if you can – see our page under ‘Give Help’ for advice on how […]

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6 Feb 19

New Menu of the Month

Sausage and Bean Bake.        For 4 people. Preparation time                   10 minutes Cooking time (Microwave)     4 minutes Total cost                              £2.69       Ingredients 1 tin potatoes                                          32p 1 large tin sweetcorn                               35p 1 tin chopped tomato with herbs    35p 2 tins Hot Dog sausages                         98p 1 tin carrots                                             39p 1 tin beans                                              30p […]

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13 Dec 18

Christmas Opening Times

The Foodbank will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day 2018, but will open as normal on all other days.

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2 Nov 18

Now accepting Christmas ‘extras’

Every year we try to give our clients some extra treats at Christmas.  If  you are able to help us, please donate tinned ham, puddings, sweets, treats, selection packs, biscuits and toiletries by the first week of December – this will give us time to sort and distribute them.  Thank you.

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27 Mar 18

Foodbank Closed on Good Friday

Please note that the Foodbank will not open on Friday 30th March (Good Friday).  All other opening times are as normal over the Easter period.

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5 Mar 18

Recipe of the Month – Tuna Pasta Bake

Ingredients (Serves 3- 4 people)   Pasta (About 400 grams)           95p 1 tin chopped tomatoes             45p 1 tin sweetcorn                         45p 1 tin tuna                                  65p 1 vegetable stock cube                5p Dried onion or 1 fresh onion     20p Salt and pepper (Grated cheese if you have some in the fridge)   Total Cost    £2.75   Method […]

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25 Jan 18

Recipe of the Month – Toad in the Hole

Ingredients (Serves 3 to 4 people)   1 packet of batter mix.                      22p 2 eggs                                               33p 200 ml cold water (approx. 1 mugful) A little oil or spread 1 tin of sausages                               45p 1 tin vegetables                                19p 4 teaspoonfuls of gravy granules.      5p   Total cost = £1.24 Method – preheat your oven […]

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11 Nov 17

Supermarket Collection 1 December 2017

Once again we will be collecting for the Foodbank outside Tescos in Warndon. There will be shopping lists available as people enter and we will be glad to receive any gifts as you leave. This is a key day to keep our Foodbank well stocked – please come and support us.

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11 Nov 17

Recipe of the month – Bread and Butter Pudding

Ingredients Serves: 6   100g sugar (10p) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (6p) 5 slices of any bread (20p) Butter or spread (10p) 3 handfuls sultanas (13p) 500ml milk (54p) 2 eggs (24p)   Total Cost £1.37 Method: Put the oven to 190 C / Gas mark 5. Lightly grease a baking dish. Mix together the […]

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16 Sep 17

Recipe of the Month for September

Corned Beef Shepherd’s Pie   serves 4 Ingredients Instant Mashed Potato 30p 1 onion peeled and chopped 50p 1 tin corned beef £1.50 Gravy granules 10p Tinned vegetables 21p cheese – if available Total 2.81   Oven Method Fry the peeled and chopped onion in a small amount of oil or fat until soft and golden […]

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