Archives
22 Sep 20
Christmas gift boxes for local children in need 2020
We need you to help make this Christmas happy for a local child by donating a filled gift box or money. Last year we sadly saw increased demand but managed through the generosity of local people, Churches, schools and companies to distribute more than 900 boxes. A Social worker who distributed gift boxes in 2019 […]
22 Sep 20
Support Resources leaflet
We have produced Support Resources leaflet giving details of local agencies who can provide help for those in need.
7 Jul 20
Summer holiday bags for families
We are delighted that the government will be providing support for families who usually receive free school meals over the summer holiday. However, we know that some will struggle to provide treats and entertainment during the holiday, especially those who have had their income impacted by coronavirus. The foodbank is planning to issue additional food […]
17 Jun 20
Cancellation of the Andover foodbank Lake Run
We are sorry to announce that the Andover foodbank Lake Run will not take place on Sunday 13 September 2020. Michael Valenzia, Chair of the Lake Run Committee, said that after carefully considering the government advice on Coronavirus and the safety of the runners, volunteers and their families, it did not consider that the event […]
7 May 20
Doorstep portrait photography!
Helen from H Jones Photography is kindly offering doorstep portraits to raise money for the foodbank. Helen is taking these whilst out on her daily exercise in and around Anna Valley. You can contact Helen at [email protected] to arrange a portrait and then make a donation to the foodbank. Helen has already raised £330! Thank […]
4 May 20
Opening hours this week
We are open Monday to Thursday this week: 9:30am to 12:30pm. We are closed on BH Friday.
29 Apr 20
Be careful – criminals are exploiting the Covid-19 pandemic to defraud people
Hampshire police have produced this advice on the to be aware of these scams
27 Apr 20
Opening hours from 27 April 2020
We are open 9:30am to 12:30pm Monday to Friday this week: Monday and Thursday for donations; and, Tuesday, Friday and after 11:00am on Wednesday to collect boxes. Thank you for your support.
19 Apr 20
Week beginning 20 April 2020
We will be open Monday to Friday 9:30am to 12:30am. To aid social distancing, it is helpful if you can bring donations in on Monday or Thursday and collect boxes on Tuesday and Friday. You can also collect boxes on Wednesday between 11:00 and 12:30pm after we have made deliveries to distribution points. Thank you.
4 Apr 20
Week beginning Monday 6 April 2020
We are open Monday 6 April to Thursday 9 April 2020. Please drop donations off on Monday 6 April 2020. We are open for the collection of food boxes on Tuesday and Thursday between 9:30 and 12:30 and on Wednesday between 11:00 and 12:30 on Wednesday. We will be closed between Friday 10 and Monday […]