Bring hope this Harvest season

As the Harvest season approaches, we are calling on schools, churches, businesses, and community groups to come together to support those in need across our district.

This year, our shelves are at their lowest levels in five years, and with winter fast approaching, the demand for food and essentials is growing. We’ll also be preparing around 1,000 lunch packs for children on free school meals to ensure no child goes hungry over the Christmas holidays.

Your kindness can help us restock and be ready to meet this growing need. Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference, and we are deeply grateful for your support.

What we need

Food:

• Tinned meat/fish, vegetables, and fruit

• Pasta & rice

• Cooking sauces

• Long-life UHT milk and fruit juice

• Biscuits, cereal bars & cereal

• Jam, peanut butter & other sandwich spreads

• Instant mashed potato & pot noodles

Other essentials:

• Baby food & nappies

• Toilet paper & kitchen roll

• Laundry detergent & cleaning products

• Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel & hand wash

• Cat and dog food

Special dietary items:

• Gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan products are always appreciated.

Important notes:

• Only non-perishable, unopened, in-date items can be accepted.

• Due to “Natasha’s Law,” we cannot accept homemade food or items without a full ingredients list.

Can you host a collection?

We’d love for you to get involved by hosting a collection. We can provide:

• Branded donation baskets

• Crates to help store and transport donations

• Collection of donations from your location

We also have free downloadable resources to support your efforts, including:

• Food collection posters

• Social media graphics and suggested wording

• Harvest activities for children

• Harvest church service materials

Delivery & collection

Drop-off:
Please deliver donations directly to our warehouse if possible:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
Unit 10, Chichester Trade Centre, Quarry Lane, PO19 8ET (next to Halfords)

Collection:
We can arrange collection on Mondays or Thursdays – please give us plenty of notice as our volunteer team is small.

To organise a collection, contact Marie, Warehouse Manager, on 07765 915357 or email: [email protected]

Financial donations

If you prefer, you can make a financial gift via Bankuet. This allows us to purchase food at cost price and buy exactly what is most needed.

Every tin, packet, and donation helps feed people facing hunger in our community. Your generosity brings hope, comfort, and security this Harvest season.

With gratitude,

The Chichester District Foodbank Team

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