News | Hart Foodbank

29 Sep 25

Shortages List 29th September 2025

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Bottles of Fruit Squash** Jams, Marmalade, Sweet Spreads** Women’s Deodorant* Kitchen Rolls* Washing-Up Liquid** Washing Detergent* 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 […]

28 Sep 25

Huge harvest donation from Hook Infant School – thank you!

We are delighted to share that a fantastic 280.65kg of food was collected last week during the Harvest Festival at Hook Infant School. This generous contribution will go directly to supporting families across the community who are experiencing hardship. The donation comes at a crucial time, with demand for food parcels continuing to rise. A […]

25 Sep 25

Boosting Foodbank donations with the BanktheFood App 📱🥫

We’re excited to highlight a brilliant way you can support local foodbanks more effectively – the BanktheFood app. Here’s how it works: 📍 The app uses your location to help you find foodbanks nearby. ⭐ You can then follow a foodbank to get updates. 🔔 When that foodbank posts a needs list, you’ll receive a […]

24 Sep 25

Harvest Festival season is here! 🌾🍎

The Harvest Festival season has begun, and we’re excited to be receiving lots of generous donations once again. If you’ve had a bumper crop of homegrown produce, don’t forget that we can make good use of it! Fresh fruit and vegetables are always welcome for our Community Pantry, both our mobile pantry, Harty, and our static pantry in […]

23 Sep 25

Shortages List 23rd September 2025

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Savoury Biscuits* Bottles of Fruit Squash** Noodles* Jams, Marmalade, Sweet Spreads** Kitchen Rolls Washing-Up Liquid** 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 […]

22 Sep 25

Sweet Success: Bake sale at STI Hook raises £243

A huge thank you to Sheila and her colleagues at STI Hook for their generosity and team spirit. Their recent Bake Sale was a great success, raising an impressive £243 in support of our foodbank. We are so grateful to everyone who baked, bought, and supported the event – every slice and every contribution makes […]

21 Sep 25

A pear-fect gift: Crookham village resident shares harvest with Hart Foodbank

We want to express our gratitude to a kind resident in Crookham Village who donated a bumper harvest of pears from their garden tree. This year’s strong fruit yield has provided a welcome boost for both the Foodbank and the Community Pantry, ensuring that fresh, locally grown produce can be shared with families who need […]

17 Sep 25

We welcome fresh food donations!

We are now able to accept fresh food donations, expanding the range of support offered to local families. While long-life products such as pasta, tins, and cereals remain essential, the ability to accept fresh food means clients will have access to a greater variety of healthy, balanced meals. Since fresh items have a short shelf […]

11 Sep 25

UK food insecurity hits new highs, Trussell Trust report shows

Recent research by the Trussell Trust reveals that food insecurity in the UK is intensifying, with more people than ever struggling just to get by. The landmark Hunger in the UK report uncovers who is affected, how, and why urgent changes are necessary. Key findings 1 in 6 households (around 16%) across the UK experienced […]

10 Sep 25

Urgent call for mobile pantry volunteers!

Our mobile pantry service urgently needs volunteers to help keep this vital community lifeline running. The pantry operates from the Fleet warehouse and travels to Hook. With demand growing, extra hands are desperately needed. Volunteers are asked to support with: Preparing and packing food Loading the van with supplies Setting up the pantry “shop” at […]

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