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North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · 6d

When rent arrears leave cupboards bare, we’re here to help 💙. We stand beside people facing impossible choices – offering support, dignity & hope. But we can’t do it alone. 💪 Donate, volunteer, or spread the word today #NPFB #endfoodpoverty #CashFirst

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North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · 9d

NPFB & The Exchange are delighted to launch our partnership with @cawestminster.bsky.social💙
Join our free Drop-In Advice Shop today and every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 3–5:30pm, for confidential guidance on benefits, housing, debt & more. 🏠💬

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North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · 15d

🌍Today on #WorldFoodDay we’re reminded how food nourishes us & brings us together. At NPFB & The Exchange, food is at our heart - from shared meals to our Cash First approach tackling food insecurity with dignity. Food is a right, not a privilege. 💙🍽️
#CashFirst #NPFB #EndHunger

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North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · 15d

⚠️ #WorldFoodDay

Trussell @trusselluk.bsky.social · 15d

This #WorldFoodDay here's a stark reminder of how much the price of food has risen in the UK in the last 5 years...

Trussell @trusselluk.bsky.social · Sep 22

This is how much the price of food has risen in 5 years... 🤯

🥛Milk, eggs and cheese: +47%
🍖 Meat: +35%
🧈 Oil and butter: +60%
🍞 Cereal and bread: +34%
🍓 Fruit: +26%
🥦 Vegetables: +35%

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North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · 21d

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚 People with mental health issues are 2x more likely to face food insecurity and debt can triple the risk of crisis. At NPFB, we see how poverty, poor mental health & hunger are intertwined. Let’s break the cycle together

#WMHD #FoodInsecurity #NPFB

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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 21d

Today is World Mental Health Day. Let’s do all we can to prioritise mental wellbeing, help each other and remind people they are not alone #WorldMentalHealthDay

Image: www.instagram.com/nikkimiles_

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The Fitzrovia News @fitzrovianews.com · 22d

Social reformers Thomas and Fanny Holcroft commemorated at housing estate

Lord Mayor of Westminster Paul Dimoldenberg with Denise Julien. Photo: The Fitzrovia News. After a 10 year journey to install two sculptures of social reformers Thomas and Fanny Holcroft, last month saw the unveiling of the…

Social reformers Thomas and Fanny Holcroft commemorated at housing estate

Lord Mayor of Westminster Paul Dimoldenberg with Denise Julien. Photo: The Fitzrovia News. After a 10 year journey to install two sculptures of social reformers Thomas and Fanny Holcroft, last month saw the unveiling of the long-awaited artworks celebrating their enduring legacy, outside a housing estate in Fitzrovia. The bronze reliefs, displayed on the Carburton Street entrance of Holcroft Court, were created by sculptor Ron Moll, with the project spearheaded by local resident Denise Julien.

fitzrovianews.com

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North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · 24d

Emergency food aid helps in the short term but dignity comes from choice and control.
That’s why NPFB champions a Cash First approach, so people can buy the food their families know and love - and reclaim independence. Donate today.
🥘 #NPFB #CashFirst #EndFoodInsecurity

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North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · Sep 24

📊 40% of food bank users are in work. This isn’t bad budgeting, it’s because some jobs don’t pay enough. You can’t budget rent, childcare & food when the pot’s empty. 💙 Join us in fighting for fair pay & dignity.

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Trussell @trusselluk.bsky.social · Sep 16

❗ 14 MILLION people are facing hunger and hardship in the UK. In 2025. In one of the richest countries in the world.

We don’t need more food banks – we need change. Repost if you agree.

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North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · Sep 18

One unexpected bill can wipe out a food budget. This winter, families face impossible choices: heat or eat. NPFB’s Cash First support gives dignity & control. You can make a difference—donate or get involved. ⚡🔥#CashFirst #FoodInsecurity #EndPoverty

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North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · Sep 4

Food bank queues aren’t about bad choices - they’re about a system failing families. Nearly 3M parcels went out last year, 1M for kids. Policies like the 2–child cap trap families in poverty. North Paddington Food Bank stands with them.
#EndChildPoverty, #Poverty, #CostOfLiving

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North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · Aug 29

💡1 in 3 facing food insecurity report loneliness.
At NPFB we know social connection matters as much as food. Our Hub The Exchange was created with this in mind & supports 100s of people every week.
💙 Support us & help keep the community connected
#CashFirst #NPFB #CommunityHub

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North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · Aug 27

Back-to-school costs hit families hard. A Parentkind survey found uniforms & PE kits avg £400/child, with 1 in 3 parents going without or borrowing. At NPFB we’re seeing more families turn to us. 💡 Please donate, share, get involved #FoodBanks #BackToSchoolSupport #CostOfLiving

North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · Aug 20

Inflation has risen 📈 3.8% this year piling more pressure on struggling families. In Westminster, 42% live in poverty, inc 10,000+ children In one of the 🌍’s richest cities, this is unacceptable. Time to end food poverty now #CashFirst #FoodBank #Donate
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

UK inflation: Air fares and food prices push rate up to 3.8% in July

Prices are now rising slightly quicker than expected and at their fastest pace since January 2024.

www.bbc.co.uk

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North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · Aug 17

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · Aug 14

“Something has to change, because mums are actually going hungry because they're making sure their babies are eating."

Inside the schools turning into food banks to stave off holiday hunger

www.bigissue.com

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North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · Aug 16

www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-exchan...

The Exchange at W9

A vibrant new community hub in the heart of North Paddington, offering a welcoming, inclusive space for local residents to connect, learn and create. Whether you're looking for support, a space to ho...

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · Aug 16

Summer should be fun 🌞 but for many families it means no free school meals, plus rising food & childcare costs. At NPFB & The Exchange, we’re here with nourishing meals 🍲 & fun activities 🎨 to ease the strain 💛 #Community #SummerSupport #CashFirst

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North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · Aug 13

www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-exchan...

The Exchange at W9

A vibrant new community hub in the heart of North Paddington, offering a welcoming, inclusive space for local residents to connect, learn and create. Whether you're looking for support, a space to ho...

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · Aug 13

Families shouldn’t have to choose between food 🍎 & fun 🍦🎉during the holidays. This summer, NPFB & The Exchange - our new hub - are offering 🍽️ community meals, 🎨 kids’ activities & ☕ adult workshops - all free or donation-based 💛✨
📍 The Exchange, 61 Elgin Avenue, W9 2DB

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North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · Aug 3

☀️ Summer at The Exchange is here! 🎉  Enjoy a packed line-up of FREE & donation-based fun at our new community hub! 🧒🎨🎭🍳💃
From crafts to cooking - there’s something for everyone!
Kicking off tomorrow 📅✨
📍61 Elgin Ave,W9
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-exchan...  #SummerHolidays #TheExchange #FamilyFun

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · Jul 23

What does the inflation rate mean for you? Will prices come down? Here's all you need to know about when the cost of living crisis will end

Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?

www.bigissue.com

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North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · Jul 25

Summer holidays can be tough on families. NPFB is here to help! Visit The Exchange at W9 - our new hub with free kids’ activities 🎈, family fun & shared meals 🍽️.
📍61 Elgin Ave, London W9 🎉 eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-exchange-at-w9-110656262371 Insta: @theexchangew9 #SummerHolidays #CostOfLiving

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North Paddington Foodbank @npfoodbank.bsky.social · Jul 24

🚨 14% of UK households are already food insecure - and it’s getting worse.
🥫 Grocery inflation just hit 5.2% adding an extra £275 to annual bills.

At NPFB, we back targeted cash support over food parcels - and it works.

📩 Sign up to learn more: www.npfoodbank.org.uk/ #CashFirst

North Paddington Foodbank

Our mission is to end poverty in Westminster by collaborating with the community and offering food support and a pathway to a brighter future.

www.npfoodbank.org.uk

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Trussell @trusselluk.bsky.social · Jul 9

Welcome steps should never have come at the cost of disabled people’s lifelines.

The journey to this final MP vote has been stressful and worrying.

We applaud disabled people, MPs, and people like you who have persistently raised your voices to stand up for the future of disabled people.

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