Congratulations to @raineyphyl.bsky.social. She did TWELVE 5K runs for Luton Foodbank in December, raising over £1000! Thank you, Phyl - your dedication has blown us away. Phyl is pictured receiving a trophy and certificate from Luton Foodbank Chair, Liz Stringer.

📣 Schools! Our Young Ambassadors Programme is back. Want to get involved or find out more? Get in touch at [email protected] or visit our website 👇 🔗 luton.foodbank.org.uk/young-ambass...

Today's Winter Tip: Bleed your radiators. Follow us for more tips on getting through winter. ⛄️

Today's Winter Tip: Block the draughts! Follow us for more tips on getting through winter. ⛄️ @energysavingtrust.bsky.social

Huge thanks to all taking part in this year's Reverse Advent Calendar. Please drop your Advent items at our warehouse in the new year. 💡 WEEKDAYS, 2nd-16th Jan, 9.00AM-3.00PM. Directions can be found at lutonfoodbank.org.uk/advent

Incredible things happen when we work together! Huge thanks to the team and shoppers at Luton Point for raising over £6,000 and donating 1,000+ toys for local families this Christmas. Hear from Lavinia on why they continue to support year on year!

The kitchen is buzzing! Aspen Services just finished cooking 1,000 meals for the #LutonSmiles initiative. Now for the final step: packing them up and getting them to the community!

Luton at its best! 1,000 Christmas meals and toys ready for families at Chiltern Academy. ​Big shoutout to our incredible volunteers, from Aspens Services and Luton Point. ​Hear more from our Chair, Liz Stringer!

A massive thank you to all the volunteers who took time out today to organise and deliver Christmas meals and toys. You’ve truly brought the spirit of the season to so many homes this Christmas Eve.

Thank you, Luton Point and Luton Retail Park, for showing our Advent video on your advertising screens throughout December. lutonfoodbank.org.uk/advent

Many thanks to Luton Point and Luton Retail Park for sharing our Luton Smiles promotional video on their advertising screens over the Christmas period. lutonfoodbank.org.uk/smiles

Today's Winter Tip: Close everything! Follow us for more tips on getting through winter. ⛄️ @nea.org.uk

Huge thanks to all taking part in this year's Reverse Advent Calendar. Please drop your Advent items at our warehouse in the new year. 💡 WEEKDAYS, 2nd-16th Jan, 9.00AM-3.00PM. Directions can be found at lutonfoodbank.org.uk/advent

GETTING HELP OVER THE HOLIDAYS Once again, our friends at Discover Islam are kindly providing emergency cover over the holidays. Please save this list of dates and numbers.

We'd like to welcome Annertech as Bronze Sponsor of Luton Foodbank. Their support is very much appreciated. Find out how your company can give back to the community at lutonfoodbank.org.uk/business

We wish all foodbank users, our volunteers, our supporters, our staff, and everybody else, a very merry and safe Christmas.

A huge thank you to Charlie from JCL Glass! He has joined us as a Bronze Business Sponsor, and generously donated a variety of essential food items that we were in desperate need of. We are so grateful for the support.

The Luton Foodbank warehouse is in full flow! Food parcels are going out, and donations are coming in at a rapid pace. Our volunteers and staff are working harder than ever to meet the demand. Thank you all for your incredible and ongoing support! 🙏

Meet Amir Subasic's Stormgymuk Mini Troopers. These amazing young athletes recently did a 12k run, raising more than a thousand pounds for Luton Foodbank. They were photographed with @salmalfb.bsky.social after receiving certificates and trophies.

Thank you to Luton Grappling Club for raising £400. 💯

VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED (Tesco, Skimpot Rd) Food collection on Saturday 20 December. Can you spare 2 hours to help ensure no-one in Luton goes hungry? 9am-11am, 11am-1pm, or 1pm-3pm. If you can help, please contact [email protected] or 01582 725838 THANK YOU

FOOD DRIVE THIS SATURDAY Tesco Extra, Skimpot Road 9am-3pm Our volunteers will be on hand to receive your donations of food and money. If you can, please help us ensure no-one in Luton goes hungry.

LUTON SMILES! Please help us get 1000 gifts and hot meals to children in Luton this Christmas. Donate toys in Central Square, Luton Point. Or give money at www.justgiving.com/campaign/lut... THANK YOU!

Today's winter tip: Wash smart! Wash low! Follow Luton Foodbank for more money-saving advice. @energysavingtrust.bsky.social

Today's winter tip: Don't leave appliances on standby. Follow Luton Foodbank for more money-saving advice. @energysavingtrust.bsky.social

Today’s tip for getting through winter: Use the right kitchen appliances. Follow Luton Foodbank for more tips.

GETTING HELP OVER THE HOLIDAYS Once again, our friends at Discover Islam are kindly providing emergency cover over the holidays. Please save this list of dates and numbers.

Today’s tip for getting through winter: Heat the person, not the room. Follow Luton Foodbank for more tips.

Energy Advice East has asked us to share their free and confidential helpline with our followers. Energy costs are a struggle for many over the winter months. 🌡️❄️

Luton Foodbank welcomes the news that the two-child benefit cap will be scrapped. This change will ease pressure on many of the families we support, and help reduce hardship in our community. The cap will be lifted from April 2026.

Welcome to our new series of energy-saving tips for getting through winter. Be sure to follow us, so you don't miss any.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help give out food every Friday! ​We need kind & reliable people to help us from 12:30PM - 3:30PM. Retirees welcome! ​Minimum 6-month commitment requested. ​Ready to help? [email protected] to register your interest! ​ #Community @lutoncouncil.bsky.social

ARE YOU COMMITTED TO HELPING YOUR COMMUNITY? We need dependable volunteers at our Hightown distribution from 12.30-3.30pm every Friday. Minimum commitment period 6 months. ❤️If you enjoy helping others, ask about joining our team. 📞01582 725838 ✉️[email protected]

LUTON SMILES Let’s spread joy this Christmas! Your generous donations can help bring smiles to those in need. Just £10 will provide either a Christmas dinner or a toy for a child. Thank you for your support! www.justgiving.com/campaign/lut...

Alright, all. Have sold a few of these over recent weeks, must have been a vibe-shift. Anyway, just letting you know they are still for sale, still a decent Christmas present option for yer Da and still donating all proceeds to @lutonfoodbank.bsky.social. 🧡 #LTFC #TTAGU medium.com/@KevinSCrowe...

Instead of our usual Reverse Advent calendar, why not try the colour-in version? It's great fun for the kids, and saves your printer ink! Don't forget to share their masterpieces & tag @LutonFoodbank - there's a prize for the best one! Both versions at lutonfoodbank.org.uk/advent

It can be difficult or impossible to climb out of a crisis. Like many of our clients, Muhammad found things improving pretty quickly after just a little assistance. If a crisis leaves you unable to afford food, we may be able to help. [email protected] / 01582 725838

Help us stop hunger this Christmas with our Reverse Advent Calendar. Do it at home, at the office, or anywhere you can think of. Download yours today at lutonfoodbank.org.uk/advent

This #TrusteesWeek, we celebrate our Trustees! ​While they work diligently behind the scenes, their dedication is what allows our frontline team to focus entirely on ensuring no-one goes hungry in our town. ​We thank them all for their commitment to our community.

Luton is 60th most deprived of the 296 local authority districts — so only 59 places are more deprived than Luton, and 80% are better off. Please help ensure no-one in Luton goes hungry. lutonfoodbank.org.uk/donate-money/ If you're facing crisis, we may be able to help. Call 01582 725838.

Eric struggled to afford food after paying his bills, until he found this new way of stretching his budget. As a Food Club member, he gets 15 items a week for only £5. He enjoys the social interaction, as well as the independence of choosing his items. lutonfoodbank.org.uk/food-club

We asked clients about their experience with Luton Foodbank. Margaret has no living relatives, and was helped by more than just a food parcel. If a crisis leaves you unable to afford food, we may be able to help. [email protected] / 01582 725838

We asked clients about their experience with Luton Foodbank. Sam was in temporary accommodation, so we gave him food that could be prepared with limited facilities. If a crisis leaves you unable to afford food, we may be able to help. [email protected] / 01582 725838

We asked clients about their experience with Luton Foodbank. Jemima told us that a single food parcel helped turn her life around. If a crisis leaves you unable to afford food, we may be able to help. [email protected] / 01582 725838

We asked clients about their experience with Luton Foodbank. Maya came along to one of our wellbeing workshops, and says it really helped. If a crisis leaves you unable to afford food, we may be able to help. [email protected] / 01582 725838

We asked clients about their experience with Luton Foodbank. Tom saves money each week by using the tips he got in one of our workshops. If a crisis leaves you unable to afford food, we may be able to help. [email protected] / 01582 725838

Due to increased demand, we're kicking off next year's registrations now, with Early Bird tickets available for a limited time only. 🎉 Join Luton's brightest fundraiser! 🎉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/luton-food...

Is your school signed up for the Harvest Challenge? Always an exciting time, this year's challenge runs from 22 September to 17 October. We hope your school will rise to the challenge. For details, visit lutonfoodbank.org.uk/harvest or email [email protected]

We asked clients about their experience with Luton Foodbank. Ellie found it hard to afford fresh veg. She came to one of our workshops, and learned to grow her own! If a crisis leaves you unable to afford food, we may be able to help. [email protected] / 01582 725838