News | Hart Foodbank

24 Sep 26

🧵 Stitching together support for Hart Foodbank

A local sewing teacher and her group have been putting their skills to good use, creating reusable fabric shopping bags for Hart Foodbank. 💚 After seeing an appeal from the Foodbank, Lareen decided to organise a charity sewing event at her sewing studio, bringing together a group of people who wanted to do something practical […]

23 Sep 26

Why are people turning to Foodbanks? New report examines hardship across the UK

A new report exploring hardship across the UK highlights the pressures facing households who are struggling to afford everyday essentials – and the reasons why people can find themselves needing support from foodbanks. The report, Hardship in the UK, published in September 2026, brings together evidence from the Living Costs in Context webinar series. It […]

21 Sep 26

Shortages List 21st September 2026

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Milk Coffee (small jars) Squash Men’s Razors Washing -Up Liquid 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 ** are nearly out of stock. Please […]

20 Sep 26

🌾 Harvest Festival: Sharing our harvest and supporting our local community

As Autumn arrives, communities across the UK are preparing to celebrate Harvest Festival – a time traditionally associated with giving thanks for the food we have and sharing our harvest with others. For many schools, churches, community groups and families, Harvest is also an opportunity to turn that thankfulness into action by donating food to […]

17 Sep 26

What’s the difference between Hart Foodbank and the Community Pantry?

At Hart Foodbank, our aim is to stop hunger in our local area so that the Foodbank will no longer be needed. We provide different types of support because people’s circumstances and needs can be very different. You may have heard of both Hart Foodbank and the Hart Community Pantry, but what is the difference […]

16 Sep 26

🌟 Volunteers wanted: Could you help support Hart Foodbank, our Community & Mobile Pantry?

Could you spare a few hours to help people in your local community? At Hart Foodbank, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. From sorting and organising donations and preparing food parcels to supporting our services, volunteers make it possible for us to be there for local people when they need us […]

14 Sep 26

Shortages List 14th September 2026

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Custard Porridge Sponge Puddings Men’s Razors Deodorant 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 ** are nearly out of stock. Please note […]

13 Sep 26

🌟 Volunteers wanted: could you give a few hours to your community?

Could you spare a few hours to help people in your local community? At Hart Foodbank, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. From sorting and organising donations to preparing food parcels and supporting our services, volunteers make it possible for us to be there for local people when they need us […]

11 Sep 26

When there simply isn’t enough money

People on the lowest incomes already know where every penny goes. They know how much the rent costs. They know when the energy bill is due. They know what the weekly food shop costs and how much is needed for travel, school expenses and other essentials. For people living on a very tight budget, careful […]

9 Sep 26

More than food: how your local foodbank supports the whole person

What do people think foodbanks do? Provide food. And yes, providing emergency food is an important part of what we do. But Hart Foodbank is about so much more than the food in a parcel. When someone comes to us during a difficult time, they aren’t simply given a bag of groceries and sent on […]

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