News | Hart Foodbank

15 Nov 25

We’re looking for Mobile Pantry food preparation volunteers

Our Mobile Pantry is seeking new volunteers to help prepare fresh food for distribution across the Hart District. This role involves portioning and packaging items such as vegetables, cheese, butter, chicken, mince, and other donated or purchased fresh products. Volunteers should be comfortable using knives and following good hygiene practices. A Level 2 Food Hygiene […]

10 Nov 25

Shortages List 10th November 2025

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Fruit Juice** Fruit Squash* Long Life Milk* Shampoo** Washing Up Liquid** Men’s Shaving Items* Thank you, as always, your donations to the foodbank are really appreciated 🙏❤️ Items marked, if any, with * are currently low in stock, or with ** nearly out of […]

6 Nov 25

🧺 Rising need as winter approaches: Community support keeps shelves stocked

As temperatures drop and energy bills rise, more families than ever are turning to food banks for support. Across the UK, demand for emergency food parcels has increased steadily this autumn – and local volunteers are working tirelessly to meet the growing need. At our food bank, we’ve seen a steady rise in visitors over […]

5 Nov 25

Shortages List 5th November 2025

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Mashed Potato Packets** Sponge Puddings* Tinned Spaghetti** Savoury Spreads Pasta & Sauce Packets* Tinned Fruit** Thank you, as always, your donations to the foodbank are really appreciated 🙏❤️ Items marked, if any, with * are currently low in stock, or with ** nearly out […]

5 Nov 25

🎄 Preparing for winter: How to donate thoughtfully this Christmas

As the festive season approaches and the colder weather sets in, demand for food banks traditionally rises. At Hart Foodbank, we’re so grateful for the continued generosity of our community – your donations make a real difference to local families in need. If you’re planning to donate this winter, here are a few simple tips […]

2 Nov 25

Cooking up kindness: Turning pumpkins into warm Autumn meals

As the colder weather rolls in, we are encouraging everyone to make the most of their pumpkins – not just as decorations, but as delicious, nutritious food. Every year, thousands of pumpkins are carved for fun and then thrown away. This autumn, we’re inviting our community to turn those pumpkins into something warming and wonderful […]

30 Oct 25

Pumpkins, warm hearts and seasonal flavours: cooking up kindness this Autumn

This Autumn, we’re celebrating the season of pumpkins, hearty soups, and community spirit! We’re encouraging everyone to make the most of their pumpkins – not just as decorations, but as delicious, nutritious food. Instead of letting carved pumpkins go to waste, why not turn them into a warming pumpkin soup, curry, or pie? Every bit […]

28 Oct 25

Shortages List 28th October 2025

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Mashed Potato Packets** Sponge Puddings* Tinned Spaghetti** Savoury Spreads Pasta & Sauce Packets* Shampoo** Thank you, as always, your donations to the foodbank are really appreciated 🙏❤️ Items marked, if any, with * are currently low in stock, or with ** nearly out of […]

26 Oct 25

🍂 St Neot’s Preparatory School donates over 217kg to our Harvest Appeal 🍎

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to St Neot’s Preparatory School for their incredible generosity this Harvest season. The school community collected an amazing 217.84 kilograms of food and essential items, all of which will help support local families and individuals facing hardship in the months ahead. Every tin, packet, and donation plays […]

23 Oct 25

2025 Reverse Advent Calendar Appeal launch

As Christmas approaches, we are inviting the local community to take part in our Reverse Advent Calendar – Christmas Goodie-Bag Appeal. Instead of opening a door to receive a treat, participants are encouraged to give a little each day in the run-up to Christmas. By adding one festive item to a bag throughout October and […]

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