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Learning, connection and support groups
Chichester District Foodbank offers a range of free groups designed to help you build skills, find support, connect with others, and enjoy creative activities.
Whether you’re looking to learn something new, share experiences, or simply meet people in a welcoming space, there’s a group for you.
Stand Stronger Together: relaxed, friendly drop-in session
Come along to our relaxed, friendly drop-in session — a warm, welcoming space to meet others, share food, and enjoy creative activities. This group is all about connection, support and community.
There’s a bring-and-swap clothes rail, occasional fix-it-for-free sessions, and plenty of chances to learn new skills, or just have a chat over a hot drink and a bite to eat.
No need to book — just drop in.
🗓 Tuesdays
🕤 11.00am – 1.00pm
📍 Chichester District Foodbank, Unit 10, Chichester Trade Centre, Quarry Lane, PO19 8ET
- 17 February – Pancakes for Shrove Tuesday
- 12 May – Group trip to Bognor Regis
Mount Noddy Animal Centre vet clinic on Tuesday 24 March
We’re delighted to be working with Mount Noddy Animal Centre to offer a free clinic for dogs and cats, giving you the chance to access essential health care and friendly, expert advice for your pets.
Each dog or cat will receive:
• A health check
• Flea and worm treatment
• Microchipping
Dogs: 10:00am – 11:30am
Cats: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Appointments are 15 minutes per pet. If you have more than one pet, please book one slot per animal (for example, two pets will need two slots).
Please note that dogs must be on a lead and cats must be in a secure carrier.
Booking is essential. Please contact Keely:
Email: keely@
Phone/WhatsApp: 07300 802377
Thrive Thursdays: practical skills and wellbeing sessions
🗓 Thursdays
🕤 10.30am – 11.30am (unless otherwise stated)
📍 Chichester District Foodbank, Unit 10, Chichester Trade Centre, Quarry Lane, PO19 8ET
- 5 March – Celebrate World Book Day with storytime, free books and art packs, and make-your-own bookmarks. In collaboration with Children’s Bookfest – 4.00 – 5.00pm
- 12 March – External event at Chichester Library: Live Well for Longer for Wellbeing Month – 10.00am – 2.00pm
- 19 March – Spring salad planting session with Transition Chichester
Tea, Toast, Talk – Friday morning drop-in group with local support agencies
Pop in for a warm drink, some toast, and a relaxed chat at our friendly Friday morning drop-in. Each week a different local organisation will be on hand to answer questions and support you with everyday challenges.
If you have a foodbank voucher, you can redeem it at this session for your food parcel.
🗓 Fridays
🕤 9.30 – 11.00am
📍 Chichester District Foodbank, Unit 10, Chichester Trade Centre, Quarry Lane, PO19 8ET
- 13 February: General support from our food bank team only
- 20 February: Supporting You
- 27 February: TBC
- 6 March: Repair Cafe
- 13 March: Safe in Sussex
- 20 March: Supporting You
- 27 March: West Sussex PAT team, wellness and blood pressure checks
- 3 April: Good Friday, no group
- 10 April: Repair Cafe
- 17 April: Royal Voluntary Service
- 24 April: Supporting You
- 1 May: Hand massages with a Touch of Gentleness
- 8 May: Free hair trims with Chandler & Hall
No booking needed — just a welcoming space to talk, connect, and feel supported.
Financial advice from Barclays
Chichester District Foodbank is teaming up with Barclays Bank, Chichester to provide vital financial wellbeing support to people across the district. Visitors can chat with the team about everyday money matters, get support on budgeting, managing debt, and building financial confidence, explore Barclays Digital Wings, a free online learning platform covering everything from budgeting and saving to staying safe from scams.
- Mon 16 Feb (3-4pm): UKHarvest Community Hub, The Grange, Midhurst, GU29 9HD
Want to find out more or book a session?
Please contact Keely, our Participation Manager:
📧 [email protected]
📞 07300 802377 (phone or WhatsApp)
