--- title: Chelwood Foodbank Plus News description: All news and events from Chelwood Foodbank Plus --- [![Chelwood Foodbank Plus](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/hs-fs/hubfs/cropped-Chelwood-Foodbank-Plus-Logo-2020-MONO-Horizontal.png?width=720&height=230&name=cropped-Chelwood-Foodbank-Plus-Logo-2020-MONO-Horizontal.png "Chelwood Foodbank Plus")](https://chelwoodfoodbankplus.org) - [Community](https://chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/community) - [Stockport Community Events](https://chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/events) - [Client Stories ](https://chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/chelwood-stories) - [Plus Services](https://chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/financial-support) - [Volunteer](https://chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/volunteer) - [Referrals](https://chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/referrals) - [About](https://chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/about) - [Sponsors](https://chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/national-lottery-community-fund) - [Delivery Partners](https://chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/refugee-advisory-services) - [News](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org) - [Fundraising](https://chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/fundraising) - [Donations & Grants](https://chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/donations-grants-received) [donate](https://chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/donate) New and Blogs Browse by All Poverty Food Poverty Bed Poverty CIO Data Poverty Fund Raising Roles Couch to half marathon Giving Human Resources Jobs People Period Poverty Recruitment Skills Skills Development Volunteer ## [We are hiring - Deputy Manager](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/we-are-hiring-volunteer-coordinator) [Linzie Hogan](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/author/linzie-hogan) Dec 13, 2024 1:36:46 PM ![We are hiring - Deputy Manager](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/hubfs/Volunteer-2.jpg) [Jobs](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/jobs) [People](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/people) [Human Resources](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/human-resources) [Skills](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/skills) [Roles](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/roles) [Volunteer](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/volunteer) [Recruitment](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/recruitment)     [Read more](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/we-are-hiring-volunteer-coordinator) 0 Comments ## [Giving Tuesday - 3rd December](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/giving-tuesday-3rd-december) [Jane Harper](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/author/jane-harper) Nov 15, 2024 11:41:55 AM ![Giving Tuesday - 3rd December](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/hubfs/Color%20Stacked-2.png) [Food Poverty](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/food-poverty) [Giving](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/giving) Giving Tuesday 2024 takes place on Tuesday 3rd December.  [Read more](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/giving-tuesday-3rd-december) 0 Comments ## [Period Poverty](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/period-poverty) [Jane Harper](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/author/jane-harper) Oct 28, 2024 12:36:09 PM ![Period Poverty](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/hubfs/periodp.jpg) [Period Poverty](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/period-poverty) # Period poverty ## This is an Article written by a young girl, Lottie, who has volunteered with us.   [Read more](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/period-poverty) 0 Comments ## [Four weeks in!](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/four-weeks-in) ![Picture of Don Phillips](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/6dc3526f7e1fb40d1f956e6076a73b01) [Don Phillips](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/author/don-phillips) Sep 27, 2024 10:24:01 AM ![Four weeks in!](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/hubfs/20240926_092928.jpg) [Fund Raising](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/fund-raising) [Couch to half marathon](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/couch-to-half-marathon) Well its four weeks in and I, and my dog Delilah, are making some kind of progress. [Read more](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/four-weeks-in) 0 Comments ## [Searching for a Trustee with a Finance Background](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/searching-for-a-trustee-with-a-finance-background) ![Picture of Don Phillips](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/6dc3526f7e1fb40d1f956e6076a73b01) [Don Phillips](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/author/don-phillips) Sep 6, 2024 1:59:11 PM ![Searching for a Trustee with a Finance Background](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/hubfs/Financial-Planning.jpg) [CIO](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/cio) [Roles](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/roles) Chelwood Foodbank Plus have, over the last three years, expanded in terms of activities  undertaken and grants and donations made to what is now a CIO, (Charitably Incorporated Company)  [Read more](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/searching-for-a-trustee-with-a-finance-background) 0 Comments ## [Don's Couch to 5k](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/dons-couch-to-5k) [Jane Harper](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/author/jane-harper) Aug 19, 2024 1:52:47 PM ![Don's Couch to 5k](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/hubfs/Don1.jpg) [Fund Raising](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/fund-raising) My name is Don Phillips and I am the Chair of Trustees at Chelwood Foodbank Plus. I am in my early 60's, a type 2 diabetic and I am very unfit. As a man of faith, I felt a calling to get my couch potato derriere into shape whilst raising funds for the wonderful charity I am involved with. When I told my family about this, they burst out laughing, which not only shocked me but compelled me to see this through! [Read more](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/dons-couch-to-5k) 0 Comments ## [Exploring UK Poverty Statistics](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/exploring-uk-poverty-statistics) ![Picture of Don Phillips](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/6dc3526f7e1fb40d1f956e6076a73b01) [Don Phillips](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/author/don-phillips) Apr 26, 2024 5:12:50 PM ![Exploring UK Poverty Statistics](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/A%20detailed%20article%20about%20exploring%20UK%20poverty%20statistics%2c%20discussing%20the%20definition%2c%20factors%20contributing%20to%20poverty%2c%20impacts%20on%20society%2c%20government%20i.jpeg) [Food Poverty](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/food-poverty) [Bed Poverty](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/bed-poverty) [Data Poverty](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/data-poverty) [Poverty](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/poverty) Delve into the latest statistics and data on poverty in the UK to understand the challenges faced by many individuals and families. [Read more](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/exploring-uk-poverty-statistics) 0 Comments ## [How Lack Of Internet Access Contributes To Poverty](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/how-lack-of-internet-access-contributes-to-poverty) ![Picture of Don Phillips](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/6dc3526f7e1fb40d1f956e6076a73b01) [Don Phillips](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/author/don-phillips) Apr 22, 2024 12:06:28 PM ![How Lack Of Internet Access Contributes To Poverty](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/A%20person%20frustrated%20due%20to%20a%20lack%20of%20access%20to%20the%20internet.jpeg) [Data Poverty](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/data-poverty) [Skills Development](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/skills-development) [Poverty](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/poverty) This blog is exploring the connection between lack of internet access and poverty, and how it impacts individuals and communities. [Read more](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/how-lack-of-internet-access-contributes-to-poverty) 0 Comments ## [The Impact of Bed Poverty on Society](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/the-impact-of-bed-poverty-on-society) ![Picture of Don Phillips](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/6dc3526f7e1fb40d1f956e6076a73b01) [Don Phillips](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/author/don-phillips) Nov 11, 2023 5:44:12 PM ![The Impact of Bed Poverty on Society](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/hubfs/bed-6815033_1280.jpg) [Bed Poverty](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/bed-poverty) [Poverty](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/poverty) Discover the profound effects of bed poverty on society and how it impacts individuals and communities. [Read more](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/the-impact-of-bed-poverty-on-society) 0 Comments ## [The Hidden Effects of Food Poverty in the UK](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/the-hidden-effects-of-food-poverty-in-the-uk) ![Picture of Don Phillips](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/6dc3526f7e1fb40d1f956e6076a73b01) [Don Phillips](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/author/don-phillips) Nov 11, 2023 3:10:30 PM ![The Hidden Effects of Food Poverty in the UK](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/hubfs/bg-02-1024x672-1.jpg) [Food Poverty](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/food-poverty) [Poverty](https://blog.chelwoodfoodbankplus.org/tag/poverty) Discover the lesser-known consequences of food poverty in the UK and why it is a pressing issue. 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