Our Chichester warehouse has moved to Quarry Lane

Our warehouse has relocated from John’s Hall in Chichester to a new site at: Unit 10, Chichester Trade Centre, Quarry Lane, Chichester, PO19 8ET.

Our current premises can no longer meet the growing demand for our services, and this move will allow us to better support our community while streamlining our operations.

To avoid disrupting our services during winter, which is our busiest time of year, we will continue holding our food bank sessions at 21 Orchard Street, Chichester until 2025.

Why we’re moving: The demand for emergency food parcels and essentials has tripled since we moved into St. John’s Hall in 2014. Last year, we provided over 6,000 food parcels, with 37% of those going to children. As the cost of living remains high, our services are increasingly needed, reflected in a 3% rise in food vouchers issued in the past six months compared to the same period in 2023. We are currently preparing around 1,000 kids’ lunch packs to ensure that children receiving free school meals don’t go hungry during the Christmas holidays.

How it will make a difference: At the heart of our work are the people we support. Our new, larger premises will allow us to:

• Store and manage more food and essentials to better meet our community’s needs.
• Move from a cramped, shared space to a dedicated area, enhancing what we can offer.
• Run client participation groups and host a wider range of support services in a more comfortable environment.
• Provide private areas for personalised assistance, allowing us to understand our clients’ needs better.

This change will help us offer tailored support and create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone who visits. Bringing everything under one roof will also streamline operations and eliminate the need to transport food between locations.

We look forward to welcoming you to our new warehouse soon when you drop off food donations. We also have many other collection points across Chichester District. Please click here for a full list.

FAQ

To address some common questions regarding our move:

– Where is the new facility?

Our new address at Unit 10, Chichester Trade Centre, Quarry Lane, Chichester, PO19 8ET is located just off the junction of A27 and A259 (Bognor Road). We are next door to the Quarry Lane branch of Halfords.

– What are the bus routes I can use to get there?  

The nearest bus stops are the Cathedral Park stop (700 Coastliner route) or The Peacheries (700 Coastliner and 725 routes). These are both about a 5-minute walk away from the new facility.

– Will there be free parking?

Yes, we have six designated parking spaces outside the facility and there is free on-street parking on Quarry Lane.

– Where else can I drop off food?

We have many food donation points across Chichester District. Please click here for a map.

– When will your food bank centre be moving?

Our food bank centre sessions will continue to be held at 21 Orchard Street during our busy winter season. We will keep you informed with the date of our food bank centre move. Our opening hours can be found here.

If you have additional questions, please contact us at [email protected] or phone us on 01243 773 687.

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