We are thrilled and honoured to announce that food bank PLUS has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2020.

We could not be prouder nor more grateful for every single one of our volunteer colleagues, who give their time, skills, expertise and most importantly themselves, to the work of foodbank PLUS.

The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK to recognise the outstanding work done in their own communities; the award is the equivalent to an MBE.

Thank you to every one of our team who, week in week out, bring enthusiasm and positivity to their role and enable lives in our community to be transformed.

Pam Moseley our nominator says this
‘I was pleased to put Foodbank PLUS forward for this award, and absolutely delighted to learn that they have received it. As a local councillor, I have worked with the Foodbank for seven years, and so know what a real difference the team makes to local people‘s lives, not just immediate help with food, but also through the other projects which help turn lives around. Every client is treated with respect, kindness and empathy by the wonderful team of volunteers. Also, two recent challenges - the floods and the Corona pandemic - have shown how resilient and adaptable the team are, in keeping the service going despite everything. The volunteers really do deserve this recognition.’

Cllr Pam Moseley

Monkmoor Division, Shropshire Council, Shrewsbury Town Council