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Shortages List 7th September 2026

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Fruit Squash Tinned Vegetables Tinned Meat Washing Up Liquid Toothbrushes 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 stock. […]

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Could you make a difference? Come and meet us at our Volunteer Open Day!

Have you ever thought about volunteering in your local community but wondered where to start? Hart Foodbank and Hart Community Pantry are inviting local people to come along to our Volunteer Open Day on Saturday 10 October, where you can discover more about volunteering and the difference you could make. The event will take place […]

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National Foodbank Day: Helping our local community

Friday 4 September 2026 is National Foodbank Day – an opportunity to recognise the vital role foodbanks play in supporting people experiencing financial hardship and to think about how we can all help our local communities. At Hart Foodbank, we see every day how quickly circumstances can change. Rising household costs, unexpected bills, changes in […]

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Back to school: helping families face the cost of a new school year

As the summer holidays come to an end and children prepare to head back to school, many families will be thinking about the costs that come with a new school year – from uniforms and shoes to PE kits, stationery, travel and packed lunches. For families already struggling to make ends meet, these extra costs […]

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Financial hardship is delaying life milestones for young people

New research from Trussell has highlighted the growing impact that financial hardship is having on young people across the UK, with many being forced to delay important milestones and cut back on everyday essentials. A survey of more than 4,700 people aged 16 to 25 found that financial pressures are affecting everything from moving out […]

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Come along to our volunteer open day!

Are you interested in volunteering and making a real difference in your local community? Hart Foodbank and Hart Community Pantry are inviting local people to come along to our Volunteer Open Day on Saturday 10 October, from 10am to 4pm at Unit 18a, Hart Shopping Centre. The Open Day is a chance to find out […]

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Shortages List 25th August 2026

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Fruit Squash** Milk Fruit Juice** Toothbrushes Washing Detergents Household Cleaning 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 stock. Please note […]

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💚 National Senior Citizens Day: Supporting older people in our community

Today, 21 August, is National Senior Citizens Day – an opportunity to celebrate older people in our communities and recognise the valuable contribution they make to family and community life. It is also a chance to highlight the challenges that some older people can face, particularly when household budgets are under pressure. When making ends […]

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📢 August Bank Holiday closure notice

Please note that Hart Foodbank and Community Pantry will be closed on Monday 31 August for the August Bank Holiday. Our centres will reopen as normal on Thursday 3 September. If you are planning to visit Hart Foodbank or the Community Pantry, please make sure you check the opening arrangements and plan accordingly. We apologise […]

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Shortages List 17th August 2026

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Fruit Squash Milk Tinned Fruit Fruit Juice Toothbrushes Household Cleaning 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 stock. Please note […]

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