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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 foodbank midlands poverty charity community donations hardship queues volunteers deprivation

In a deprived town in the Midlands, the local foodbank is facing an unprecedented increase in demand. The queues outside the community charity are growing longer each day, reflecting the growing financial hardship faced by … Read More

Sunday, March 29, 2026 childpoverty birmingham multibank westmidlands charity amazon donations community volunteers povertyrelief

A groundbreaking initiative known as the West Midlands Multibank has marked its first year of tackling child poverty in Birmingham, delivering critical support to thousands of struggling families. This innovative ‘multibank’ … Read More

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 poverty childrens christmas birmingham malawi donations volunteering toys charity community

“There are parents who must choose between putting food on the table or buying a present for their child — between heating the home or getting a toy. That just shouldn’t be the reality,” says Illhaam Jabot. Having grown up in … Read More

Thursday, December 4, 2025 foodbanks westmidlands hunger trusselltrust poverty winter donations elderly families crisis

Food banks across the West Midlands are bracing for a significant “winter surge” as thousands of elderly people, working families, and carers face increasing financial pressure. Last winter, from December 2024 to … Read More

Sunday, November 9, 2025 tesco christmas toys charity community donations children uk holiday giving

Tesco is once again bringing festive joy to communities across the UK with a major toy donation campaign in more than 800 large stores. Running from November 3 to December 15, this initiative encourages customers to purchase … Read More