# Foodbank > Connects users with local UK food banks for updates and donations. (iPhone/iPad app by Redemption Media.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foodbank/id807482869 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Redemption Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/384098894) - Category: Utilities, News - Price: Free - Rating: 4.11/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 26 MB - Languages: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian and 15 more - Released: 2014-03-03 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foodbank/id807482869/reviews.md ## What is Foodbank? This is an app to help support the network of hundreds of food banks across the UK. Choose your local Foodbank from the list and the app will automatically update itself with the information from your selected Foodbank. The shopping list is updated regularly by your local Foodbank team and highlights those items most needed. Updates and stories from your local Foodbank are also downloaded direct to the app to keep supporters informed of news. Notifications are also used to notify supporters of new updates from the Foodbank team and also if the Foodbank is low on stock of certain food items. Supporters can now also donate financially to their chosen Foodbank via this app using JustGiving. Donations are routed through 'Network Church Sheffield' as the umbrella charity which then distributes the funds to the specified Foodbank. We really want this app to be effective and enhance the work of the Foodbanks - we welcome your feedback! If you run a Foodbank and would like to use this app please contact us: foodbank@redemptionmedia.co.uk or visit our website: http://www.foodbankapp.co.uk The app now supports multiple languages and can be used globally so if you operate a Foodbank outside of the UK and would like to discuss using this app please contact us: foodbank@redemptionmedia.co.uk More information about Foodbanks... 1 in 5 people are living below the poverty line in the UK. Every day, near where you live there are families struggling to put food on the table. For people on low incomes, a sudden crisis - redundancy, benefit delay or even an unexpected bill - can mean going hungry. Every day parents skip meals to feed their children and people are forced to choose between paying the rent and eating. How a Foodbank works: Food is donated Schools, churches, businesses and individuals donate non-perishable, in-date food to a Foodbank. Food is also collected at 'Supermarket Collections': These are events held at supermarkets where volunteers give shoppers a 'Foodbank shopping list' and ask them to buy an extra item or two for local people in crisis. Food is sorted and stored Volunteers sort food to check that it's in-date and pack it into boxes ready to be given to people in need. Frontline care professionals identify people in need We partner with front-line care professionals who identify people in crisis and give them a voucher. Clients receive food Foodbank clients bring their voucher to a Foodbank centre where it can be redeemed for three days emergency food. On taking their voucher to the Foodbank centre, people receive a warm welcome, a hot drink and a food parcel. We also put people in touch with agencies who can help resolve the underlying causes of the crisis. What's in a foodbox? Each foodbox contains a minimum of three days nutritionally balanced, non-perishable food. Foodbanks rely on the support of local communities. Your local Foodbank provides emergency food and support to local people in crisis. Foodbank App is run by Donate Technologies, a social enterprise tech startup spun out from Redemption Media. If you would like to find out how your charity could make use of the technology behind the Foodbank app please contact Dave Cates at dave@donatetechnologies.co.uk ## Key features - Find local food banks - View updated shopping lists - Receive food bank news - Get stock shortage notifications - Donate financially - Multi-language support ## Recent user reviews (10 of 22) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foodbank/id807482869/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Awful *2024-02-26* Appalling app - hardly any food banks appear and none in the south west. BankTheFood is a so much more professional app and does exactly what you need. ### 1/5 — Poor Quality, doesn’t help either *2023-08-25* Poor Quality, doesn’t help either those in need of food or those wanting to donate. Financially opaque, there is opportunity to donate financial but it is unclear who benefits. ### 5/5 — hi *2023-08-15* good hi verygood ### 5/5 — Get what people really need *2022-11-11* I love that I can buy things for my local food bank that they really need. ### 1/5 — Not worth it *2021-04-10* I’ve tried to get my Foodbank (Lewisham) added to this app. Have emailed twice in the last 2 weeks and tried to register online, and no response... how disappointing ### 1/5 — Doesn’t seem to work any more *2021-03-15* Was good, now poor. Why does it take me to settings each time? ### 1/5 — Location! King’s Lynn! *2020-12-24* It is absolutely useless! The Foodbank has not been at the stated location for years! How can people know where to go by looking up King’s Lynn on this map? People who could be desparate for some food for their children? It needs keeping up to date. ### 1/5 — utter rubbish *2020-11-25* Quite apart from charging money to Foodbanks to be listed which is abhorrent, this app is absolutely terrible. You cannot seemingly locate your local Foodbank by GPS, it located two apparently near me: one 30 miles away and one 50 miles away in the big cities. There are a few an awful lot closer including one just 5 miles away. Try using some of that £300+ listing fee to make the app useable, that would be a start. Landscape mode would be good too. I understand from my local Foodbank that they are having real trouble being able to update the list of items they need so that really defeats the purpose does it not? Seriously if you are a Foodbank, do not touch this app. ### 1/5 — Very poor .... *2020-06-26* Not current and no real assistance for those who want to help...... Obviously not managed or supported ### 5/5 — Sumple and helpful *2020-04-01* It’s good to know that you are dropping off item the need ## Frequently asked questions about Foodbank ### How does Foodbank help me find my local food bank? Foodbank allows you to select your local food bank from a list. Once chosen, the app automatically updates with information specific to that location, including their most needed items. ### Can I donate money through Foodbank? Yes, Foodbank enables financial donations to your chosen food bank via JustGiving. Donations are processed through 'Network Church Sheffield' and then distributed to the selected food bank. ### What kind of updates can I expect from Foodbank? You will receive regular updates on items most needed by your local food bank, as well as news and stories from the food bank team. Notifications are also sent for new updates and low stock alerts. ### Is Foodbank available outside the UK? Yes, Foodbank supports multiple languages and can be used globally. If you operate a food bank outside the UK, you can contact the developers to discuss using the app. ### How often is the shopping list updated in Foodbank? The shopping list within Foodbank is updated regularly by the local food bank team to highlight the items they most need. ### What is the age rating for Foodbank? Foodbank has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience. ### On which devices can I use Foodbank? Foodbank is supported on iPhones, iPads, and iPods. ### When was Foodbank last updated? The latest version of Foodbank was released on June 8, 2020. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.5.0 — 2020-06-08 * Updated to support the latest iOS enhancements * Updated JustGiving integration - in-app information about how the financial donating system works - saving each foodbank £15 per month in JustGiving fees! * Many optimisations and improvements across the app Thanks for your support of Foodbanks across the UK! We love to hear feedback from our users so please contact us at: foodbank@redemptionmedia.co.uk ### 5.0.0 — 2019-09-27 * Updated to support iOS 13 * Updated JustGiving integration * Many optimisations and improvements across the app Thanks for your support of Foodbanks across the UK! We love to hear feedback from our users so please contact us at: foodbank@redemptionmedia.co.uk ### 4.0.1 — 2017-04-03 > Updated and optimised for iOS 10 > Updated GPS locator for searching for your closest Foodbank > Updated method for making donations via JustGiving to align with new Apple guidelines > Squashed a few bugs Thanks for continuing to support your local Foodbank! We'd love to hear from you so please send any app feedback to feedback@donatetechnologies.com ### 3.1.0 — 2014-07-25 * Find your nearest Foodbank using GPS or a postcode search! You can now find your local Foodbank by using the GPS functionality within your device or by using our postcode search feature. * Various optimisations and minor bug fixes ### 3.0.2 — 2014-07-15 * A couple of minor bug fixes * Image optimisation and tweaks in the update feed Thanks for all your positive feedback and continued support! 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