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9 Oct 23
Ideas for Christmas gift boxes
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18 Sep 23
Give help this Christmas
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The Andover foodbank needs your help to support those in need this Christmas. You can help by donating a Christmas gift box or a Christmas hamper. Last year the foodbank distributed over 1250 Christmas gift boxes and bags full of toys and gifts to care workers at agencies – more than in any previous year […]
4 Aug 23
A wonderful thank you email
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We received this lovely message from Sarah* to thank us for helping her recently, and we wanted to share, to show the difference a little help can make to an individual going through a difficult time. Sarah had never used a foodbank before and originally reached out to us via Facebook asking if there was […]
31 Jul 23
Andover Trail Run A Big Success
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A big thank you to all those who came to our recent Trail Run. The event, organised by the brilliant Muddy Runners team, was a great success with over 120 runners crossing the finish line, having completed a 10, 5 or 2K. The weather was kind to us, staying dry with a good breeze making […]
18 Jun 23
Abbotts Ann Run – Sunday 16 July 2023
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It’s four weeks to our run in Abbotts Ann! There is a 5k, 10k and 2k fun run. The first race is scheduled to start at 11.00am. This year we have chosen to reduce the cost of entry to the 10k and 5k events and there is no charge for children’s 2k event – instead please […]
16 May 23
A Royal Garden Party
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As an awardee of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2022 (now King’s Award for Voluntary Service), we were offered two places to a Royal Garden Party. We held a ballot for our fabulous volunteers. Frid and Janet won and had a wonderful day at Buckingham Palace. Here they comment on their day out: ‘What […]
26 Apr 23
16 July Andover foodbank run – Abbotts Ann Trail Run
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We are delighted to be partnering again with the Muddy Runners at the Abbotts Ann Trail Run! The event is on Sunday 16 July and there is a 10k, 5k and 2k fun run to choose from. Find out more and register
21 Feb 23
We’re recruiting for the new role of Head of Andover foodbank – closing date Friday 10 March 2023
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We’re extending the closing date for the role of Head of Andover foodbank until 17:00 on Friday 10 March 2023. Are you passionate about helping those in need? We’re looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and resourceful individual to join our team as Head of Andover foodbank leading the project, and setting and delivering the vision […]
1 Feb 23
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Jenny LeLean the current Foodbank Manager will soon leave her Foodbank role, to become Head of Caritas for the Diocese of Portsmouth. This is a wonderful opportunity for Jenny and the foodbank thanks her for her huge contribution to Andover foodbank’s success. Jenny’s move has given us the opportunity to review our staffing structure, particularly […]
23 Dec 22
Test Valley Citizens Advice caseworker at foodbank every Tuesday and Thursday
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The foodbank is really pleased to announce that from Tuesday 3 January 2023, we will have a caseworker from Test Valley Citizens Advice here at the foodbank. Clients can access support on a Tuesday and Thursday between 10-12 midday. No appointment is necessary to access the support, please just come to the foodbank at St […]