News | Hart Foodbank

11 Mar 26

Cook Well for Less: free community cooking workshop in Church Crookham

Local residents are invited to take part in a friendly, practical cooking workshop designed to help people prepare tasty, nutritious meals on a budget. The Cook Well for Less workshop will take place on Monday 30 March from 10.30am to 1pm at Christ Church Crookham on Gally Hill Road. The free session offers a relaxed […]

11 Mar 26

Shortages List 11th March 2026

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Tinned Meat* Tinned Vegetables* Long Life Milk* Washing Detergents – Liquid and Powder Household Cleaning Items – Cloths & Brushes, etc. Men’s Shaving Items Thank you, as always, your donations to the foodbank are really appreciated 🙏❤️ Items marked, if any, with * are […]

7 Mar 26

Volunteering makes a real difference at Hart Foodbank

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at Hart Foodbank. From sorting donations and packing food parcels to welcoming visitors and helping at community events, it is the time, kindness, and dedication of local people that allows us to support individuals and families across the Hart district. Volunteering is not only about providing […]

2 Mar 26

Shortages List 2nd March 2026

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Tinned Vegetables* Tinned Meat* Long Life Milk* Savoury Spreads Shampoo & Conditioner Deodorants – men’s and women’s Thank you, as always, your donations to the foodbank are really appreciated 🙏❤️ Items marked, if any, with * are currently low in stock, or with ** […]

1 Mar 26

Our Foodbank continues to support families as cost pressures persist

Foodbanks serving Hampshire communities are reporting ongoing high demand as local households continue to manage rising living costs. Volunteers at our Foodbank and neighbouring community hubs say they are regularly supporting people who are struggling with everyday expenses – including working families, pensioners, and residents experiencing benefit delays or unexpected bills. Organisers report that essential […]

27 Feb 26

Foodbanks under fresh pressure as cost-of-living strains continue into 2026

Foodbanks across the UK are reporting sustained high levels of demand as households continue to feel the impact of rising living costs, housing pressures and energy bills. New data released this winter shows that many foodbanks remain busier than pre-pandemic levels, with working families, pensioners and people in insecure employment among those most frequently seeking […]

23 Feb 26

Shortages List 23rd February 2026

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Tinned Vegetables* Tinned Meat* Fruit Squash* Coffee – small jars and packets only Tissues Deodorants – men’s and women’s Thank you, as always, your donations to the foodbank are really appreciated 🙏❤️ Items marked, if any, with * are currently low in stock, or […]

22 Feb 26

Join us at the Volunteer Fair – Saturday 7 March

We are excited to be taking part in the Volunteer Fair on Saturday, 7 March, organised by Volunteer North Hants. This event is a fantastic chance for anyone curious about volunteering to discover how they can make a meaningful contribution to our community. Whether you have a few hours to spare, specific skills you’d like […]

19 Feb 26

World Day of Social Justice: Working towards a fairer future

Every day, food banks across the UK see the reality of how injustice drives hunger. Behind every parcel is a story – of low wages not keeping pace with living costs, of unexpected illness, insecure work, rising rents, and gaps in the social security system. These challenges are not isolated incidents; they are symptoms of […]

18 Feb 26

This Lent, give back instead of giving up

Lent is traditionally a time to give something up – chocolate, coffee, takeaways or other small treats – as a way of reflecting and making space for what matters most. This year, why not consider giving back instead of giving up? If you’re planning to give something up for Lent, you could donate the money […]

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