Need more donations? Let's fix that
BanktheFood app is available to any food poverty charity for free.
By using BanktheFood, you can share real-time updates listing the items you most urgently need. Your donors will receive alerts reminding them of what you need as they enter the supermarket. This means more timely, targeted donations.
As well as being able to regularly update your shopping list and donation points, the app allows you to see the donations you have waiting for you and where, as well as your total number of donations and followers.
To get started click HERE
Getting started - a guide for food banks
Download the app
Get BanktheFood from the Google Play or App Store on a mobile device or visit here on a desktop and create an account via the three dots in the top-right corner.
Find your food bank
Many food banks are already listed on our app, thanks to data from Give Food. Simply click ‘My Food Bank’ and use the postcode finder to search for yours. If listed, tap ‘Request Admin Access’ and follow the steps to manage your profile.
For security, approvals may take a few days as we complete checks. To speed things up, use a registered organisation email address when registering for an account on the app.
Not listed on the app?
We would love to work with you.
To sign up, please email HERE with the following details
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Your Food bank/food pantry/community shop name
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Registered email address
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Postal address
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Website/social media page(s)
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Charity number (if applicable)
Please note, we verify every application so please allow one or two working days for us to get back to you after contacting us.
Once you're set up on the app, you’ll be able to:
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Update your food donation needs in real-time
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Edit your contact details
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View donation statistics and track the number of followers
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Send messages to your followers about urgent or specific requests
BanktheFood makes it easy to stay connected and receive the support you need, when you need it most.
Social media assets
We’re creating a suite of social media assets to help you share that your food bank is listed on BanktheFood app. Check back here for more details soon. In the meantime, share our #BeATinflucencer campaign graphics here
Be a Tinfluencer campaign
#BeATinfluencer
We know you work hard to support those facing food insecurity, so we’ve launched a special campaign called 'Be a Tinfluencer' - using friendly food characters and memorable puns to raise awareness of the items you really need, encourage smart giving through the BanktheFood app, and empower donors to help in a way that makes the most impact.
But we can’t do it alone! We’d love you to get involved by sharing our Tinfluencer posts on your social media channels – you’ll can get Canva links by emailing here
With Canva, it’s easy to create a free account and super intuitive to use. If you get stuck, email us and our social media manager would be happy to help. If you’d like any customised graphics, captions, or advice, just let us know.
Don’t forget to include the hashtag #BeATinfluencer and tag @BanktheFood, encouraging your supporters to download the BanktheFood app so they can donate what’s truly needed.
Local needs widget for websites
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We’re excited to announce the launch of our Local needs Widget, now in its BETA version!
This widget can be easily embedded on websites belonging to community groups, local businesses, or individual supporters. It allows them to display your current needs in real time, helping to raise awareness and encourage donations directly from their platforms. We encourage you to use it and provide feedback so we can continue improving this feature.
You can find full instructions on how to install the widget HERE
