News
13 Sep 19
September Newsletter
Catch up on all that’s has been happening and is planned in our Newsletter September 2019!
23 Aug 19
Kate Howey, Olympian, to open the Lake Run
Kate Howey, winner of two Olympic medals in judo will open this year’s Andover Lake Run which takes place on Sunday 22 September 2019. Kate said ‘I’m very honoured to be part of this day as there are more and more families in need at this time. I’m even more honoured because I am an […]
18 Jul 19
Summer holiday bags delivered!
The Andover foodbank has distributed 144 summer bags to local primary schools ready for delivery to families. The bags contain edible treats such as hot dogs, tomato ketchup, ice pops and dried snacking snacking fruit to enable children to enjoy a picnic, movie night or BBQ with friends. This pilot summer holiday project was a […]
4 Jun 19
Annual review 2018-9
We’ve just produced our Annual Review 2018-19. You can find details of our work, the reasons that people seek support, where they live and who we partner as well as information on our future plans.
25 May 19
Summer holidays project
The holidays are fast approaching and while many are dreaming of sunny beaches and sandcastles we know that children in our community will be facing food insecurity, isolation and loneliness. In the absence of free school meals and parents struggling with reduced income or childcare costs, the summer can be a difficult time. We are […]
16 Apr 19
Eggscellent Easter!
The foodbank has now delivered more than 1150 chocolate eggs to local agencies including the Crisis Centre, Children’s Services, and Young Carers and more will go out this week. The eggs will be distributed to local children and vulnerable adults. Eggs were donated by a range of organisations including Farleigh School, Hatherden School, Portway School […]
26 Mar 19
Register for the Andover Lake Run 2019
The Andover foodbank Lake Run takes place on Sunday 22 September 2019. Last year’s event was hugely popular with nearly 500 runners for the three races. The day was opened by Katie Piper and raised over £7,000 for the foodbank from entry fees and sponsorship. We are grateful to Vitacress and other local companies for […]
20 Feb 19
February 2019 – Newsletter
Please read and enjoy our latest Newsletter You can sign up to join our Project and Appeals team here or email [email protected]
30 Dec 18
Christmas at the foodbank
December has been a busy time of year with the Andover foodbank trying to help people to enjoy Christmas rather than “survive through it”. A total 835 Christmas gift boxes were given out to agencies and schools including Andover Crisis and Support Centre, Mencap and Icknield School to give as a special treat for children […]