News | Chichester District Foodbank

11 Mar 26

5,772 emergency food parcels provided in Chichester District in past 12 months

Over 5,772 emergency food parcels were provided to people facing hardship between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025, with 39% of these provided for children. This comes as new annual figures from Trussell show that 2.6 million food parcels were provided across the UK. Chichester District Foodbank has seen an 8% slight decrease […]

10 Mar 26

How Chichester District Foodbank can support families this Easter

If you’re worried about having enough food for your children during the Easter holidays, our friendly team is here to help. We know that the two-week Easter break can bring extra financial pressure for families. With children at home all day, food bills can rise, and finding free ways to keep them entertained can stretch […]

27 Feb 26

Join our creative writing taster session in partnership with Chichester University

We’re delighted to be hosting a Creative Writing for Wellbeing taster session at Chichester District Food Bank this May, delivered in partnership with the University of Chichester. As part of the National Year of Reading, this relaxed and welcoming session is designed especially for people who have used our food bank’s services and would like to explore creative writing in […]

24 Feb 26

Beyond food: how Chichester District Foodbank is helping to build stronger futures

When people think of a food bank, they often picture emergency food parcels helping families through a difficult week. Here at Chichester District Foodbank, that support remains essential, but it’s only the beginning. Through our Beyond Food: Stronger Futures programme, we work alongside people to tackle the challenges that have led them to need food […]

20 Feb 26

Fresh Eggs for Easter Appeal

This Easter, if you’d like to donate an egg to Chichester District Foodbank, we’d love fresh eggs, please! We think eggs are the original fast food – quick and easy to make, nutritious, and perfect on their own or in hundreds of recipes! Boiled, scrambled, fried, or poached – the choice is endless. A few […]

20 Feb 26

Andy’s story: the power of partnership and being heard

When Andy reached out to our food bank for support, he was facing a housing crisis. Unable to work due to serious health conditions, he was living in a private rented property with rising rent that had become impossible to sustain. The fear of losing his home — and of failing his son, left […]

19 Feb 26

Building a future without hunger – how your business can make a difference for local people

At Chichester District Foodbank, we see firsthand the impossible choices people face every day – paying rent or buying food, heating their homes or getting to work. Last year alone, we provided over 6,000 emergency food parcels and offered practical, compassionate support to local people across the district in Chichester, Midhurst, Petworth and Selsey. This vital […]

15 Dec 25

Chichester District Foodbank – Christmas & New Year opening hours

Chichester District Foodbank will be closed over Christmas and will reopen for foodbank parcel collection sessions on Friday, 2 January 2026. Last foodbank sessions before Christmas: Chichester: Parcel collection – Wednesday, 24 December, 9:30–11:30 am. (Unit 10, Chichester Trade Centre, Quarry Lane, PO19 8ET) Last deliveries on Tuesday 23 December. Selsey: Parcel collection – Friday, 19 December, 10 am–12 pm. (Selsey Methodist […]

11 Dec 25

Free and low-cost Christmas meals in Chichester & Arun

If you or anyone you know may be feeling isolated, lonely or spending Christmas Day on their own, there are a variety of free and low-cost Christmas meal options available in Arun and Chichester. This is a chance for good food, great company, and friendly social interaction. Available meals include: Four Streets Homeless Supper Club, Chichester Open 365 […]

4 Dec 25

Chichester District Foodbank launches Parcel of Hope Christmas appeal for 2025

This year has shown us just how powerful our community can be, and we are incredibly grateful for the support you’ve given. As we head into the colder winter months, many families across Chichester District are feeling the strain of rising living costs, at a time of year that should be full of warmth and […]

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