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๐ŸŒพ 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 […]

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Whatโ€™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 peopleโ€™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 […]

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๐ŸŒŸ 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 […]

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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 ๐Ÿ™โค๏ธ Items marked, if any, with * are currently low in stock, or with ** are nearly out of stock. Please note […]

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๐ŸŒŸ 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 […]

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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 […]

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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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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 ๐Ÿ™โค๏ธ 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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