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13 May 26

Days of the Week Giving: Small Donations, Big Impact

Our “Days of the Week” giving idea is a simple, flexible way to support Rugby Foodbank. By adding just one or two items to your shopping or donating a couple of things from your kitchen cupboards, you can help make a big difference. Each small donation adds up to something much bigger, helping provide meals, […]

13 May 26

Host a Foodbank Quiz Night to Raise Funds and Donations!

In the first three months of this year alone, we’ve seen a 37% increase in people needing support from the foodbank. Many in our community are understandably feeling the pressure of rising living costs and uncertainty about the future. We’ve created some fun resources that are easy to use. Our Foodbank Quiz is free to […]

3 Feb 26

Adlent 2026 – Give Something Back This Lent

This Lent, Rugby Foodbank is inviting individuals, families and churches to take part in AdLent 2026 — a simple, practical way to support local people in crisis throughout the 40 days of Lent. AdLent is a Give in Lent Calendar, running from 18th February to 2nd April, with a suggested food or essential item to […]

22 Oct 25

Reverse Advent Calendar 2025

Foodbank has launched its Christmas Appeal for donations to help restock its shelves and ensure support is available for those facing food poverty in the local community over the Christmas season and into the new year. This year, the foodbank has experienced periods where shelves have been running low, and it has been necessary to […]

3 Sep 25

New Vacancy: Reception and Administration Officer

Reception and Administration Officer 30 hours a week (Monday-Friday) Posted 3rd September 2025 This post is a reception and front of house role providing day to day administrative support to enable the smooth running of the Hope Centre and Rugby Foodbank. You will be the first face of Hope4, meeting and welcoming all visitors to […]

21 Aug 25

Daniel Joins the Hope Centre Staff

We are delighted that Daniel Martin has recently joined the team as our first Senior Key Worker. Daniel shares his reflections after the first few months, “Just over 3 months in as part of the Hope Centre team, I am really enjoying the role of Senior Key Worker and look forward to developing the service […]

21 Aug 25

Harvest Festival Appeal 2025

This Harvest, help us bring hope to local people in crisis. As we celebrate the season of abundance, we invite schools, churches, community groups, and individuals across Rugby to take part in our Harvest 2025 Campaign. Your support can make a real difference to families struggling to put food on the table. How You Can […]

14 Nov 24

Hope4 is honoured by the King

It’s a right Royal thumbs up for Hope4 We are delighted to have been awarded The Kings Award for Voluntary Service, 2024. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE for volunteer groups. Hope4 is one of just two Warwickshire organisations and 281 […]

13 Nov 24

Reverse Advent Calendar 2024

This Christmas, Rugby Foodbank invites you to participate in our Reverse Advent Calendar initiative. Instead of receiving items each day, this calendar encourages giving—highlighting essential food and household items that are urgently needed to help local families experiencing food insecurity over the holiday season. We encourage you to download the calendar, add an item each […]

25 Sep 24

Harvest Festival Appeal 2024

We want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone at your Church for the support you’ve shown over the past year by donating to Rugby Foodbank. We would be delighted if you would consider donating to our Harvest appeal again this year. During the fiscal year 2023-24, Rugby Foodbank provided over 7,000 emergency three-day food […]

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