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3 Apr 26

Lent collection donation from Heath House children – thank you

We were delighted to receive a generous donation on behalf of the children at Heath House, Day Nursery, Fleet, who have been collecting items throughout the Lent period. The donation, which was dropped off at the Fleet Baptist Church, weighed an impressive 22kg – a fantastic achievement and a real testament to the kindness and […]

1 Apr 26

Universal Credit increase: a step forward, but challenges remain

From today, the standard allowance for Universal Credit has increased from £92 to £98 per week. While this rise is a positive step, and any increase is welcome, it still falls short of covering the true cost of essentials such as food, energy, toiletries, and transport. At Hart Foodbank, we continue to see first-hand the […]

30 Mar 26

Shortages List 30th March 2026

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Fruit Juice** Pasta & Cooking Sauces* Sweet Biscuits Mashed Potato Packets* Tinned Vegetables Men’s & Women’s Deodorants Thank you, as always, your donations to the foodbank are really appreciated 🙏❤️ Items marked, if any, with * are currently low in stock, or with ** […]

29 Mar 26

Easter demand highlights ongoing need for community support

As Easter approaches, we are prepared for a seasonal increase in demand, with more individuals and families needing support during what can be a particularly challenging time of year. While Easter is often seen as a time of celebration, for many in our community, it can bring added financial pressure – from school holidays to […]

27 Mar 26

Generous Easter donation from Calthorpe Park School

We are incredibly grateful to Calthorpe Park School for their generous donation of 300 Easter eggs to support our community this spring. The donation was collected earlier this week by Paddy using the Harty Mobile Van, ready to be distributed to local families. These Easter treats will help bring a little extra joy to individuals […]

27 Mar 26

New CAP Debt Help Centre launches in Fleet

We’re pleased to share positive news for our local community with the launch of a new CAP Debt Help Centre at Fleet Baptist Church. Led by Trev Cook, the centre is part of Christians Against Poverty (CAP), a UK charity dedicated to tackling poverty through free debt advice and community-based support. As the cost-of-living crisis […]

25 Mar 26

Shortages List 25th March 2026

Please find the Hart Foodbank needs list for this week below: Sponge Puddings Savoury Biscuits Savoury Spreads Mashed Potato Packets Panty Liners & Tampons Tissues 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 […]

25 Mar 26

Warehouse move successfully completed thanks to community support

This week, we successfully completed our warehouse move – a major milestone made possible by the incredible support of our volunteers and local community. The move comes after a recent urgent appeal, when we needed to vacate our overflow warehouse and safely transport large volumes of food stock to a new location. Without the right […]

22 Mar 26

Generous donation supports warehouse move

We’re delighted to share a fantastic act of generosity from one of our valued local supporters, Megan Mechanical. Following a recent appeal for support with our warehouse move, we were looking to purchase dollies to help safely and efficiently transport stock. Steve reached out to Megan Mechanical to see if they could contribute to the […]

19 Mar 26

A season of hope: welcoming spring in our community 🌼

Today (20 March) marks the first official day of spring – a season of new beginnings, growth, and renewed hope. As we look ahead, it’s a chance to reflect on what matters most to our community. At the heart of everything we do is a shared hope for: Stronger, more connected communities People receiving the […]

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