News | Andover Foodbank

3 Dec 24

Recruiting – Head of Andover Foodbank

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!

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

7 Sep 24

Donate Christmas hampers and gift boxes

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

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

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

Read about our work in 2023 in our Annual report – 2023

8 Feb 24

Easter – chocolate eggs

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.

30 Jan 24

Could you be a foodbank Committee member?

Would you like to contribute to your local community by joining the Andover foodbank Committee? To find out more about this volunteering opportunity please email [email protected] by Monday 12 February 2024

12 Jan 24

Abbots Ann Trail Race – Sunday 7 July 2024

Thinking of starting a Couch to 5k? Already love running and looking for a local race to join this year? Muddy Runners Abbots Ann Trail Race on Sunday 7 July 2024 is a great community event that supports our cause. A lovely family atmosphere, with the choice of 5 or 10k distance plus a children’s […]

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