New food collection sessions are set to start in Kenilworth next week thanks to Warwick District Foodbank.

The new session will be held at Abbey Hill United Reformed Church, Kenilworth, every Wednesday from 11.00am to 1.00pm, starting on 7 October 2026.

Last year, Warwick District Foodbank provided 6,406 emergency food parcels, supporting local people across Warwick district during times of crisis.

It has been delivering parcels and running distribution centres in Warwick and Leamington.

Nancy Deakin, of Warwick District Foodbank, said: "We are delighted to be bringing a regular foodbank session back to Kenilworth.

"While our home delivery service has enabled us to continue supporting local residents, meeting people in person allows us to offer much more than food. It gives us the opportunity to listen, understand individual circumstances, and connect people with wider support that may help address the challenges they are facing.

"We are grateful to Abbey Hill URC for hosting the session and helping us create a welcoming, accessible space for local people who need support."

The new distribution centre has been made possible through a growing partnership between Warwick District Foodbank and Abbey Hill URC.

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The town-centre location will improve access for residents who face transport, financial, mobility or childcare barriers, while also reducing reliance on home deliveries.

Cllr Richard Dickson, for Kenilworth St John's Division, added: "I warmly welcome the return of a regular foodbank session in Kenilworth.

"Having a local, accessible service will make it easier for residents experiencing hardship to access support within our community.

"The partnership between Warwick District Foodbank and Abbey Hill URC demonstrates the strength of our local community in working together to support those who need help."

Warwick District Foodbank operates a referral-based system. Anyone who is struggling and would like information about how to obtain a foodbank voucher can contact [email protected].