Great Yarmouth Foodbank is launched!

Great Yarmouth Foodbank is established!

From 1st September 2025, the Yarmouth&Magdalen Foodbank will transition into two separate
foodbanks, each rooted more deeply in their local communities.

The new organisations will be known as Great Yarmouth Foodbank (hosted by Great Yarmouth
Pathway) and Gorleston Foodbank (hosted by St Mary Magdalene Church), both operating in
partnership with the Trussell Trust, the national foodbank network. Yarmouth&Magdelen Foodbank previously operated under the governance of Great Yarmouth Pathway.

This change will allow each foodbank to take on greater local responsibility, strengthen links with
neighbourhoods, and build closer relationships with volunteers, donors, and those in need of
support. While day-to-day operations for people accessing emergency food will remain largely
unchanged, the new structure will enhance decision-making and community engagement at a local
level.

Last year, the foodbanks together distributed 4,803 food parcels, including 1,470 for children.
The most common reason for referral was the rising cost of essentials, but other causes
included domestic abuse, unemployment, housing issues, benefits delays, health conditions and
disabilities. In addition, 23% of recipients received advice and signposting, including debt,
budgeting and benefits support through a partnership with Great Yarmouth Dial.

Jen King, Manager of Great Yarmouth Pathway, said, “This development is about strengthening
our local ownership and accountability. The needs in Great Yarmouth and surrounding areas are
real and urgent, and this change will help us continue to meet those needs more effectively.”
Anna Price, Community Lead at St Mary Magdalene Church, added: “Our vision is not just to
provide food in a crisis, but to walk alongside people, offer support, and work towards a community
where no one goes hungry. By rooting ourselves more locally, we hope to grow stronger
partnerships and transform lives.”

Great Yarmouth Foodbank will continue to serve NR30 postcodes and Cobholm, whilst Gorleston
Foodbank will serve Gorleston, Southtown, Bradwell and Hopton.
Food donations will continue to be received at existing collection points, with deliveries directed to
the relevant local foodbank warehouse. Financial donations can be made online via the “Give A
Little” platforms of each foodbank. Both centres would also be delighted to welcome new
volunteers to help with food distribution, transport, communications, fundraising, and support
services.

For more information, or to get involved:
Great Yarmouth Foodbank: Contact Jennifer King on 07715 959830 or
[email protected]
Gorleston Foodbank: Contact Hannah Hammond on 07887 795507 or
[email protected]
Further details:
• www.greatyarmouth.foodbank.org.uk
• www.gorleston.foodbank.org.uk

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