About
About our food bank
Chichester District Foodbank provides emergency food and support to local people in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of food banks supported by Trussell working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK
We work with frontline professionals to identify people who need emergency food and support. These professionals can give you a voucher which you can exchange for food, other essentials and support at one of our food bank centres across Chichester District.
Find out more about what we offer and how we can help here.
Our people are the heart of our mission, ensuring efficient operations and compassionate service. Their dedication directly impacts our community by distributing food, managing logistics, and building relationships. Without their skills and commitment, we couldn’t effectively fight hunger or provide essential support to those in need.
Meet our team
Sarah, CEO. Sarah is responsible for the strategic direction of the food bank. By developing community partnerships and supporting her team, Sarah provides the strong leadership we need to provide an effective emergency food and support service through direct referral or signposting, while campaigning to end food poverty in the Chichester District.
Els, Project Support Manager. Els keeps everything running smoothly across administration, IT, events, and facilities. She supports the CEO, manages our Chichester volunteers, and helps ensure the food bank runs efficiently for the community.
Emily, Rural Service Manager. Emily oversees the operation of our Midhurst, Petworth and Selsey food banks and the virtual signposting team. She works with local project teams to improve our service, raise donations and increase awareness of available support from the foodbank.
Marie, Warehouse Manager. Marie manages our warehouse and operational logistics in Chichester. She works closely with the community and local businesses to raise support, food and funds for the foodbank.
Keely, Participation Manager. Keely partners with local organisations to run groups that support our food bank customers and tackle the root causes of why they need our services. She also works closely with clients and the community to campaign for change and ensure everyone has access to life’s essentials.
Emily, Communications and Fundraising Manager. Emily leads the food bank’s creative and strategic communications, crafting visual and written content that engages the community and amplifies our mission to fight hunger. She develops compelling stories and writes funding bids to raise awareness and support for our work.
Our volunteers
Our large team of volunteers help us provide vital services to our community, and get involved in many aspects of our day-to-day operations. From sorting items at our warehouse and delivering emergency food parcels to guiding clients to support services and helping fundraise at events, our work is only possible through their dedication.
