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Free debt help available with CAP (Christians against poverty)

We are pleased to highlight a valuable service available in our community: free, confidential debt help from Christians Against Poverty (CAP). If you’re feeling overwhelmed by debt, you don’t have to face it alone. CAP offers a proven, compassionate approach to tackling financial difficulties. Through a network of local debt centres-including one serving our area-you […]

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Rising need for food bank support as Summer begins…

As Summer begins, we are seeing increased demand, with more individuals and families turning to us for support due to rising living costs, school holiday pressures, and ongoing economic uncertainty. With schools soon breaking up, many families who rely on free school meals will face additional strain putting food on the table. We are preparing to […]

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Shortages List 7th July 2025

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Fruit Juice Cartons* Fruit Squash* Longlife Milk* Savoury Spreads (Marmite etc.) Savoury Biscuits Women’s Sanitary Products 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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Celebrate World Chocolate Day by donating a treat to to our Food Bank 🍫💚

World Chocolate Day is on Monday, 7 July, and while many of us enjoy indulging in our favourite sweet treat, it’s also the perfect moment to spread a little joy to others. This year, we’re encouraging everyone to donate a bar (or two!) of chocolate to the food bank. While we always welcome donations of […]

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Hook mobile pantry a fantastic success this week!

We’re thrilled to report another fantastic day at the Hook Mobile Pantry at Life Church, Centre this week! With volunteer drivers Shaun and Tony behind the wheel (and on a steep learning curve!), and support from our incredible team, including Carla, Lorraine, and Ian, Harty was fully stocked and ready to roll by 8.10 am […]

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Harty delivers big!

It’s been a busy and successful few weeks for Harty, our mobile food pantry van, which has collected over 300kg of food donations from generous benefactors, including local supermarkets. In that time, Harty has helped deliver much-needed supplies, including to both Lifehouse in Fleet and Fleet Phoenix, supporting vital community services. In June alone, we’ve […]

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Shortages List 30th June 2025

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Fruit Squash, all flavours Fruit Juice* Longlife Milk* Sauces/Condiments (Ketchup/Mayonnaise, etc) Shampoo* & Conditioner** 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 […]

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Thanking our amazing volunteers with a summer BBQ

On Sunday, we said a heartfelt thank you to our incredible team of volunteers with a special Summer BBQ celebration! 🌞🍔 Taking place on Sunday 29th June 2025 at the Spice Merchant in Crookham Village, the event was a small gesture to recognise the time, compassion, and dedication our volunteers give each week to support those […]

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Country Food Trust donation boosts community meals

We’re pleased to announce a very generous donation from The Country Food Trust, supporting our mission to provide nourishing meals to those in need. The charity has recently delivered 5 boxes (100 pouches in each) of both Pheasant Curry and Partridge Curry meals. These high-protein, ready-to-eat pouches will be distributed to individuals and families facing food insecurity. The Country Food […]

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Shortages List 25th June 2025

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Fruit Squash, all flavours** Sponge Puddings* Tinned/Carton Custard* Tinned Vegetables Tinned Fish Treats, chocolate, etc 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 […]

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