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Add an extra item this Christmas – support your local foodbank

As the festive season approaches and many of us begin our Christmas shopping, now is the perfect time to help support local families who may be struggling this winter. A small act of kindness can make a big difference. If you’re out picking up your Christmas essentials, why not consider adding an extra item or […]

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🎄✨ Come along to the Cook Well for Less – Christmas Workshop! ✨🎄

For a lot of us, budgets are still tight, so we’re inviting you to join us at Christ Church Crookham on Saturday 13 December, for a festive, friendly workshop filled with practical tips, budget-friendly recipes, and plenty of encouragement to enjoy the festive season well and spend a little bit less. 👩‍🍳 Learn how to […]

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Shortages List 2nd December 2025

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Fruit Juice ** Sponge Puddings* Pasta & Cooking Sauces* Fruit Squash* Toilet Rolls** URGENT Washing Detergent* 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 […]

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Help us create 100 Christmas Dinner Hampers for local families

This year, we are preparing 100 Christmas Dinner Hampers for local households who visit our Community Pantry sites in Hook and Fleet. Our aim is simple: to ensure every family in our community can enjoy a festive meal and experience the joy of Christmas just like the rest of us. These hampers will include a […]

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Shortages List 24th November 2025

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Long Life Milk ** URGENT Sponge Puddings* Fruit Juice ** Sweet Spreads – Honey, Chocolate Spread, Peanut Butter, etc. * Shower Gel* Men’s Grooming* Thank you, as always, your donations to the foodbank are really appreciated 🙏❤️ Items marked, if any, with * are […]

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Our Christmas & New Year opening hours 2025

As we approach the festive season, we want to ensure that everyone has the necessary information about our opening hours over Christmas and New Year. Please see below for our 2025 holiday schedule for both the Foodbank Centres and the Warehouse. 🎄 Foodbank Closing Days Christmas closure:🛑 All Foodbank Centres will be closed on Thursday, […]

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Hart Foodbank receives a major donation from Parsley Box

We are delighted to share some fantastic news –  this week, we received a large delivery of ready-meal products generously donated by Parsley Box. A full pallet arrived containing three different meal varieties, with an incredible 900 portions of each: 🍽️ Mac and Cheese🍽️ Cumberland Pie🍽️ Chicken, Tomato & Rice This donation will make a […]

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Thank you to Techpoint Ltd for their generous donation

We would like to express our sincere thanks to Techpoint Ltd, Basingstoke, for their recent generous donation. Techpoint kindly provided five large shelving units (1.4m wide x 0.6m deep) along with a sturdy crate trolley, all of which will make a significant difference to the organisation and efficiency of our warehouse operations. These additions will […]

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Shortages List 18th November 2025

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below:  Long Life Milk ** URGENT  Porridge – packets and tubs  **  Fruit Juice *  Tinned Fruit *  Cleaning products – sprays, bleach, cloths, and pads *  Men’s Shaving – Razors, Shaving Foam, etc. * Thank you, as always, your donations to the foodbank are really […]

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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 […]

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