Uncategorised | Andover Foodbank

5 Jan 22

New Year update

It was a very busy Christmas period for the Andover foodbank but with generous donations from the community and the hard work of volunteers over 1180 Christmas gift boxes were distributed to children via care workers at local agencies including Children’s Services, Andover Young Carers and a number of primary schools. In addition, more than […]

4 Dec 21

Give a foodbank gift this Christmas

Our virtual foodbank gifts are available again this year and we’ve added something new! Each of our family Christmas hampers (as well as our standard food boxes all year round) contains a £5 voucher for the Andover market allowing families to buy fresh produce to help them over the festive season. So if you are […]

19 Nov 21

Christmas gift boxes delivered!

A team of volunteers worked hard this week to ensure that the foodbank was able to distribute over 1100 Christmas gift boxes to care workers at agencies, including Children’s Services, Andover Young Carers, Andover Mencap and a number of local schools, who then discretely pass the gift boxes on to families in time for Christmas. […]

4 Oct 21

Christmas 2021 at the foodbank – gift boxes and hampers

The Andover foodbank needs your help to support those in need in our community this Christmas by donating Christmas gift boxes or Christmas hampers. Last year the foodbank distributed over 1000 Christmas gift boxes full of toys and gifts to care workers at agencies, including Children’s Services, Yellow Brick Road Projects and Andover Young Carers, […]

19 Sep 21

Are you concerned about the impact of the cut in Universal Credit?

If you are concerned how the upcoming cut in Universal Credit will impact you or have other financial worries there are various options for getting advice or increasing financial skills. For advice on benefits and debt you can contact Test Valley Citizens Advice by calling 01264 723641. This is a call back service so wait […]

13 Jul 21

Visit by Khalid Aziz, Hampshire Deputy Lieutenant

Khalid Aziz, Hampshire Deputy Lieutenant, who supports Nigel Atkinson the Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, visited on 13 July 2021 to thank the team for the tremendous support that they have given to those in need since March 2020. During his visit Khalid found out more about the work of the foodbank from Jamie Symington, Chairman, […]

8 Jul 21

Graham & Co complete SAS trek for the foodbank

The team at Graham & Co Estate Agents, based in Andover & Whitchurch, recently completed a gruelling 24 km day trek up Pen-y-Fan in the Breacon Beacons, following in the footsteps of highly trained SAS soldiers. The team of 7 from Graham & Co, including directors Wayne Turpin and Guy Somerville and their team […]

18 May 21

Warehouse Supervisor

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Warehouse Supervisor to manage the day to day warehouse operation including stock management and delivery. You will coordinate volunteers in the warehouse and help ensure that we provide a reliable, accessible, and compassionate service of food and associated support for clients. The role is 12 hours per […]

28 Mar 21

Office Administrator

We’re looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and resourceful individual to join our team on a temporary basis. This is an office based role and includes: Helping to manage day to day administration Updating and managing agreements with partner agencies Managing donor stewardship Supporting the transfer to e-vouchers For more information please read the role description […]

16 Mar 21

Gardener – foodbank garden

The foodbank has a small garden that it uses to grow fresh fruit and veg to distribute to clients. We aim to grow things that are quite straightforward but perhaps pricier in the shops, eg strawberries, raspberries, green beans and tomatoes. These are items that we can’t put in our boxes but are appealing to […]

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