In June 2010, Arena Church in partnership with Arena Community launched its own foodbank as a result of an increasing awareness of the number of people in Ilkeston with no food and in need of emergency supplies. The people of Arena Church brought groceries to the church as often as they could, and a team were on hand to sort, pack and distribute the collected food. Since then, we have grown into a charity that supports multiple needs across a wide area.
LET’S DO THIS!
During these times of change when a coronavirus pandemic is threatening our very way of life, there’s an even greater need for help and support, and we’ve already had record numbers come to us. Even when the lockdown is over, we will need to make communities liveable again, as families in our area will be affected in the long term. We’re announcing the launch of our Let’s Do This campaign, to help us combat the problems that we can see are happening now and will be happening in the future.
WHAT WE DO
FOODBANK
Arena Community foodbank is based at The Project on Bath Street, Ilkeston. The foodbank was started in response to the needs within Cotmanhay and Ilkeston. It was clear that individuals and families were struggling to afford the most basic necessities.
THE PROJECT
Arena Community took on the lease for the old Woolworth’s building on Bath Street, Ilkeston in late 2014. After receiving funding, the ground floor was refurbished and The Project opened for business in January 2017.
CARE FOR A COFFEE
Care for a Coffee is a programme where everyone is welcome. We serve hot and cold drinks and light refreshments.LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES
