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8 Sep 25

Shortages List 8th September 2025

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Packet Flavoured Rice** Bottles of Fruit Squash** Fruit Juice* Sponge Puddings* Savoury Biscuits** 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 […]

7 Sep 25

UK Food Banks: The reality behind the rising demand

1. Emergency support is surging-1 parcel every 11 seconds In the year from April 2024 to March 2025, UK food banks distributed 2.9 million emergency food parcels, which works out to one parcel every 11 seconds. That’s a 51% increase compared to five years ago. 2. Families with children are most affected Over 1.8 million […]

5 Sep 25

📸 A snapshot of community support

Yesterday, we took some photos of the Pantry team just before opening, capturing the tables and shelves stocked and ready to welcome our clients. It was a record day, with a total of 22 clients supported. That included 17 Pantry members and 5 clients referred from Hook Foodbank. Each number represents a household finding a bit […]

3 Sep 25

Breaking Myths – Food banks are broader safety nets

Food banks are often misunderstood. While many picture them as a last resort for people who are unemployed or homeless, the reality is far more complex. Here are some of the most common myths-and the truths behind them: Myth 1: “Only unemployed people rely on food banks.”➡️ Truth: Increasingly, food bank users are working families-people […]

2 Sep 25

Shortages List 2nd September 2025

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Packet Flavoured Rice** Bottles of Fruit Squash** Packets of Mashed Potato** Jellies and Packet Desserts* Baby Wipes* Nappies – Sizes 5,6 & 7* Thank you, as always, your donations to the foodbank are really appreciated 🙏❤️ Items marked, if any, with * are currently […]

31 Aug 25

Back to school brings extra strain on UK food banks

As children across the UK prepare to return to school, food banks are bracing for a surge in demand from families struggling to cover the rising costs of uniforms, packed lunches, and school supplies. Charities report that August and September are among the busiest periods of the year, with many parents forced to choose between paying […]

22 Aug 25

🐾 National Dog Day: Supporting pets as part of the family

It’s National Dog Day, Monday 25 August, and we’re celebrating the love, loyalty, and companionship that dogs bring to so many lives. For many of our clients, pets provide vital comfort during challenging times. But just like families, pets also feel the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. At Hart Foodbank, we know that pets are […]

20 Aug 25

🌟 Volunteers needed for the Hart Community Mobile Pantry! 🌟

Following the successful launch of the Hart Community Mobile Pantry in Hook, we need more enthusiastic and compassionate volunteers to help us deliver fresh, chilled, frozen, and ambient food to families and individuals across our community. Your time and energy will directly support people in need, and together we can make this project an even […]

18 Aug 25

Shortages List 18th August 2025

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Vegetarian Meals Treats – Chocolate etc. Longlife Milk (not skimmed) Detergents/Soap Powders Men’s Grooming/Deodorant* 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 with ** nearly […]

17 Aug 25

Harvest season: Supporting each other through tough times 🌾💚

If you’re going through a tough time and you need some support, we’re here for you. Contact us if you need emergency food support. Our team and volunteers are ready to help, no matter the situation. As harvest season approaches, it’s also the perfect time for communities, schools, churches, and local groups to get involved. Harvest […]

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