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24 Aug 17
Planning application
The Andover foodbank has submitted a planning application to add a small extension, the size of a double garage, onto the back of its premises at Alexandra Road, Andover. The extension to our current site will ensure that we are able to continue to help local people in crisis. In the past rapid growth required […]
22 Aug 17
Vitacress sponsors Lake Run
Vitacress is the lead backer for the Andover Lake Run. In addition to sponsoring the event the local salad producers will host a Wild for Watercress stand at the event. The company will provide runners and spectators with watercress smoothie power shots and information about the health benefits of watercress. Tony Reid, Head of Marketing […]
17 Aug 17
One month to go ………
One month to go until the Andover 10K and 5K Lake Run and the race numbers. We are now busy getting race packs ready to go out.f you haven’t already signed up please do so at www.andover10lakerun.co.uk Lets try and raise as much money as possible for Andover foodbank.
4 Jul 17
A wonderful day at Longstock Water Gardens
A big thank you to all who came and supported us at the Charity Day at Longstock Water Gardens on Sunday. The weather was perfect and it was a very happy and successful day. It was a great opportunity to see old friends and to meet some new people who were interested to find out […]
11 May 17
Our warehousing
You may be aware that we are moving out of the additional space that we have been renting at West Portway. We are consolidating all our activity into our main site at St John the Baptist (RC) Church, Alexandra Road. Thanks to the volunteers who have worked and are working so hard helping us move […]
3 May 17
Charity open day – Longstock Water Gardens Sunday 2 July 2017
We are very excited to have been allocated one of the charity days at the famous Longstock Water Garden. It’s an opportunity for you to have a great day out and support your community at the same time! So keep the 2 July 2017 free, bring your friends and please do spread the word – the more […]
3 May 17
Eggstraordinary thank you
Thank you to all who generously donated chocolate eggs at Easter. We distributed more than 1000 treats to children and vulnerable adults in and around Andover! Without your support this would not have been possible.
10 Mar 17
Mother’s Day and Easter gifts
Why not give a foodbank gift this Mother’s Day or Easter? Whether it is helping us provide food and other essential items to people in crisis, providing that extra treat at special times of the year or teaching the next generation about helping their community, these gifts are a great way to make a real […]
6 Mar 17
Steve Holder to open the Lake Run 2017
We are delighted to announce that Steve Holder will open the Andover Lake Run on 17 September 2017. Steve is a Hampshire firefighter who completed 20 marathons in 2016 as an emotional tribute to his late wife who died in February 2015 after a long battle with breast cancer. Steve ran one marathon for every […]
3 Mar 17
Easter eggs 2017!
It’s time for our annual Easter eggs collection! The eggs are distributed as a treat but more importantly show local children, young people and vulnerable adults in our community that we care about them this Easter. Please donate a medium sized chocolate eggs or make a financial donation by 20 March 2017.