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16 Dec 24
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Our second Christmas project has now been successfully completed. More than 1100 Christmas hampers full of Christmas treats have been delivered to agencies ready for them to distribute to the individuals and families they identified who would most benefit from the extra support. The hampers include items such as mince pies and custard, hot chocolate […]
3 Dec 24
Recruiting – Head of Andover Foodbank
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We’re recruiting a Head of Andover Foodbank: Location: Andover Hours of Work: 25 per week (Monday to Friday) Type of Contract: Permanent Salary: c. £26,000 (£20 per hour) As Head of Andover Foodbank you will be expected to: Lead and manage the operation and ensure it is effective in supporting those in crisis by providing food and essentials, […]
24 Nov 24
All wrapped up!
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The foodbank has now distributed 1067 gift boxes to local agencies and schools including Balksbury Primary School, Vigo Primary School, Finding Freedom and Andover Young Carers ready for care workers to pass them discretely to the families they identified as needing support this Christmas. The gift boxes project is all about people in our […]
23 Sep 24
Christmas gift boxes – ideas for different ages
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7 Sep 24
Donate Christmas hampers and gift boxes
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You can help people in need this Christmas by donating a gift box for a child or a hamper full of Christmas food. Gift boxes and hampers help to alleviate the many financial pressures and allow people to celebrate Christmas rather than exist through it. After receiving gift boxes last year a mother said: ‘It took […]
7 Sep 24
Harvest festival
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Harvest Festival is a key time for our foodbank as we welcome donations to replenish the shelves and prepare for the winter months ahead. We are always very grateful to receive your Harvest collections. If you would like to collect for us at your organisation, please see the “Most Wanted” list below for guidance on […]
20 May 24
Andover Soapbox Derby – 2nd June
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We are lucky enough to have been chosen to be the beneficiaries of Andover Soapbox Derby on 2024. The event is returning to Portway Industrial Estate with 19 racers signed up to bravely navigate the downhill course in their creations. This is a fantastic family event created by the wonderful Andover Community Events and we […]
15 Apr 24
Annual report 2023
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Read about our work in 2023 in our Annual report – 2023
8 Feb 24
Easter – chocolate eggs
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We know it feels early but Lent starts on 14 February 2024 so we are starting to collect chocolate eggs to distribute for Easter. We are grateful for your donations.