News

31 Jul 23

Andover Trail Run A Big Success

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 […]

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18 Jun 23

Abbotts Ann Run – Sunday 16 July 2023

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 […]

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16 May 23

A Royal Garden Party

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 […]

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26 Apr 23

16 July Andover foodbank run – Abbotts Ann Trail Run

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

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21 Feb 23

We’re recruiting for the new role of Head of Andover foodbank – closing date Friday 10 March 2023

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 […]

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1 Feb 23

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 […]

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23 Dec 22

Test Valley Citizens Advice caseworker at foodbank every Tuesday and Thursday

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 […]

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23 Dec 22

Christmas update and closure

The foodbank is very grateful for the generous donations and support received from the community this Christmas.  We received amazing donations from groups, companies and schools and individuals, all keen to help those in need this Christmas. More than 900 hampers and over 1270 gift boxes were delivered to partner agencies to be distributed in […]

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27 Nov 22

Collection at Tesco Extra Thursday 1 to Saturday 3 December 2022

We’ll be collecting donations at Tesco Extra Andover between Thursday 1 and Saturday 3 December 2022 10:00 to 16:00 each day.   Your donations will help us to help those in need this Christmas.  Come along and meet our volunteers.

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27 Nov 22

Open afternoon Sunday 27 November 2022

The foodbank is open on Sunday 27 November 2022 between 14:00 and 16:00 to receive donations for 12 Days of Christmas.  We look forward to seeing you!  If you can’t bring your donations on 27 November 2022 please deliver them to the foodbank by the end of Monday 5 December 2022.

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