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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 […]

13 Jan 26

How non-food items make a big difference!

When people think of food banks, food is often the first thing that comes to mind – but non-food essentials such as toiletries, hygiene products, and household cleaning supplies are just as important. Items like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, toilet roll, washing powder, and cleaning sprays are everyday necessities. Yet for many households facing financial […]

13 Jan 26

Shortages List 13th January 2026

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Savoury Spreads Tinned Vegetables Pasta & Cooking Sauces Ketchup & Brown Sauce Household Cleaning Items Men’s & Women’s Deodorant Thank you, as always, your donations to the foodbank are really appreciated 🙏❤️ Items marked, if any, with * are currently low in stock, or […]

11 Jan 26

Behind the numbers: What Foodbank support really means

(in 2025) When we share statistics about food parcels distributed, it’s easy to focus on the numbers – but behind every figure is a real person or family facing difficult circumstances. Each food parcel represents someone who may be experiencing job loss, illness, rising living costs, family breakdown, or an unexpected crisis. For parents, it […]

8 Jan 26

BBC Radio Solent Soapbox Appeal – January 2026

We are supporting the BBC Radio Solent Soapbox Appeal, which launched on 5 January 2026, encouraging people to donate toiletries and household cleaning products throughout the month of January. Thousands of people across the South are feeling the impact of the rising cost of living. For many households, everyday essentials such as soap, toothpaste, shampoo, […]

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