News | Hart Foodbank

4 Feb 26

We will be at the Volunteer Fair – 7 March

We will be attending the upcoming Volunteer Fair, hosted by Volunteer North Hants. The fair is a great opportunity to find out more about the vital work Hart Foodbank does in our local community and how you can get involved. Whether you have time to volunteer, specific skills to offer, or simply want to learn […]

2 Feb 26

Shortages List 2nd February 2026

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Tinned Meat Fruit Squash Long Life Milk Tinned Spaghetti Packet Soups Toothbrushes 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 […]

1 Feb 26

Cook Well for Less – free community workshop

We’re delighted to promote to the local community Cook Well for Less, a free and friendly cooking workshop taking place on Monday 16 February at 10.30am at Christ Church, Crookham. This relaxed session is all about cooking together, eating together, and sharing simple, practical ways to prepare tasty, nutritious meals on a budget. Alongside preparing […]

27 Jan 26

What 2026 is already showing us

Although we are still early in the year, 2026 is already highlighting the continued pressures faced by many households in our community. For some, the challenges of winter have carried straight through from last year. Higher energy costs, food prices that remain stubbornly high, post-Christmas expenses, and delays between wages or benefits are all contributing […]

26 Jan 26

Shortages List 26th January 2026

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Tinned Vegetables Tinned Potatoes Long Life Milk Instant Coffee Deodorants (Men’s and Women’s) Washing Detergents 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 […]

25 Jan 26

When wages don’t stretch: in-work poverty and food bank use

For many people, having a job does not always mean being financially secure. Increasingly, food banks are supporting individuals and families who are in work, yet still struggling to make ends meet. Rising housing costs, higher energy bills, childcare expenses, and food prices mean that wages often don’t stretch far enough. Even small changes – […]

23 Jan 26

From referral to support: how people access help when money runs out

For many people, turning to a food bank is not something they ever expected to do. But when money runs out – because of rising living costs, an unexpected bill, delayed wages, or changes to benefits – support is available, and no one has to face it alone. How referrals work Access to the food […]

21 Jan 26

January pressures: support is here when you need it

January can be one of the hardest months of the year for many households. Higher heating costs during cold weather, rising food bills, post-Christmas expenses and the wait for wages or benefits to come through can all add extra pressure at the same time. For some families, this combination can make it difficult to make […]

20 Jan 26

Shortages List 20th January 2026

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Sponge Puddings Packets of Porridge Dog Food Toothbrushes Tissues Toilet Rolls 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 […]

18 Jan 26

Hart Foodbank welcomes new team member, Trevor Cook

We’re pleased to announce that Trevor Cook has recently joined the Hart Foodbank team. Trevor has recently trained as a Debt Coach at the Fleet branch of Christians Against Poverty (CAP UK), and has now taken the important role of Debt Centre Manager for the Fleet branch. His experience and commitment to supporting people facing […]

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