Following the incredible support Crescent Food Bank received through Peter Kay’s fundraising event with Sara Cox, we are delighted to share how that generosity has created a lasting impact on our work in Bolton. In September 2025, Crescent Food Bank was honoured to be one of the beneficiaries of a special event at The Lowry…
Crescent Food Bank is proud to celebrate a significant milestone in our journey to reach more families in need: the launch of our first-ever external food donation point, hosted by the incredible team at Dream Smiles Dental, located at 2 Thomas Holden Street, Bolton. As a community-focused dental clinic, Dream Smiles Dental has consistently shown…
In May 2025, Crescent Food Bank proudly partnered with Dream Smiles Dental and Bolton Council’s Targeted Early Help Team to deliver a beautiful initiative that brought joy, dignity, and a personal touch to children across Bolton, just in time for Eid. Following the overwhelming response to Dream Smiles’ Ramadan food drive, the team were inspired…
On Sunday 14th September 2025, Crescent Food Bank Bolton was honoured to be chosen as one of the two beneficiaries of an extraordinary fundraising event featuring Peter Kay in conversation with Sara Cox, held at the prestigious Lowry Lyric Theatre in Salford. This heartfelt and humorous event brought together two of Bolton’s most beloved figures,…
Funded by: Bolton’s Fund Purpose: This project was designed to support families facing financial hardship by helping them meet the cost of compulsory school uniform items. With the rising cost of living, many parents were struggling to afford appropriate clothing for their children to attend school confidently and comfortably. The aim was to ease this…
Funded by: Bolton’s Fund Purpose: This project was introduced to support households on low incomes who were struggling to top up their gas and electricity prepayment meters during the coldest part of the year. Many families on prepayment plans are at risk of self-disconnection, particularly during the winter months when energy use is at its…
Funded by: Bolton’s Fund Purpose: The Baby Essentials project was launched to support parents of newborns who were experiencing financial hardship. Many of the families we work with face difficult circumstances such as homelessness, asylum claims, low income, or unemployment, all of which can make the early stages of parenthood even more challenging. The project…
Celebrating Community: Crescent Food Bank’s Warmth Space Lunch & Money Advice Event. We’re thrilled to share the success of our recent Warmth Space Lunch & Money Advice event at Crescent Food Bank! On Sunday, March 10th, 2024, our doors opened wide to welcome community members from all walks of life to a special gathering aimed…
Empowering Education: Crescent Food Bank’s Educational Equipment Support Project. We’re delighted to share the success of our Educational Equipment Support Project at Crescent Food Bank! In today’s challenging times, we recognise the crucial role education plays in shaping the future of our children. However, we also understand the barriers that many families face due to…