News
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 […]
20 Feb 21
Mother’s Day gifts and Easter Eggs
You can support the foodbank and by buying a gift from our range of Mother’s Day gifts. We are also collecting chocolate eggs to distribute to children in time for Easter Sunday. If you would like to support this project, please donate eggs before 19 March 2021 to allow us time to distribute them. Thank […]
10 Feb 21
Market voucher scheme
Read all about are new market voucher scheme in this article in the Andover Advertiser