News | Chichester District Foodbank

19 Dec 24

Thank you for helping us fight hunger: 4500kg donated this Christmas!

Chichester District Foodbank would like to say a special thank you to the wonderful individuals, organisations, businesses, schools and churches who collected and contributed over 4,500kg of food this Christmas. Your generosity means we can provide over 11,000 extra meals to those facing hunger! 360 Design Axa / Taking Care Bishop Luffa School Chichester Cathedral […]

13 Dec 24

Stand Stronger Together: Celebrating 2024 and looking forward to 2025

Stand Stronger Together is a weekly community event at our Chichester food bank centre, designed to offer more than just food – it’s a welcoming space where people can gather, connect and receive support in a relaxed, friendly setting. Run by our Campaigns Coordinator, Keely, the group takes place every Tuesday during term-time and provides […]

4 Dec 24

1,848 Kilos of food collected at Tesco to support those in need

We’re delighted to share that during our recent Tesco collection from 28-30 November, we gathered an incredible 1,848.50 kilos of food – the equivalent to 4,621 meals! Winter is the busiest season for us, as rising energy bills and the added costs of Christmas put extra strain on those already struggling to make ends meet. […]

3 Dec 24

Arun and Chichester Food Partnership share free and low-cost Christmas meals

If you’re looking for free or low-cost meals this Christmas, The Arun & Chichester Food Partnership* has you covered. They’ve created a helpful list of venues across Arun and Chichester offering Christmas lunches for those who may be struggling with the costs of the season or facing the holidays alone. If you’re aware of any […]

2 Dec 24

Making a difference: November 2024 figures

As we approach the end of the year, the demand for our services remains consistently high. In November, we distributed 499 food parcels, with half of them going to children. Each parcel contains enough emergency food and essentials for three meals a day for three days – meaning we provided 4,491 meals in just one […]

28 Nov 24

Farewell to our founder: CEO Joanne Kondabeka reflects on 13 years at Chichester District Foodbank

Joanne Kondabeka, founder and CEO of Chichester District Foodbank, is stepping down after 13 years of dedicated leadership. She established the food bank in 2011, while leading community initiatives for Chichester Family Church. “I was aware of people in the local community going hungry and wanted to help by providing food parcels. In 2012, a […]

25 Nov 24

5-Ingredient Christmas Cake recipe: the perfect festive treat

As the Christmas holidays approach, many of us are looking for simple, affordable recipes that we can prepare without spending hours in the kitchen. Our simple and festive option is a 5-ingredient Christmas cake! It’s an easy-to-make treat that can be made with just a few cupboard staples, bringing the warmth of Christmas into your […]

20 Nov 24

Our Christmas 2024 closure dates

Please note our Christmas closure dates, including our last in-person food bank sessions and delivery dates. We recommend securing your food bank voucher early, especially for deliveries. Chichester: Last food bank session: Monday 23 December, 2pm – 4pm Last deliveries: Monday 23 December Midhurst & Petworth: Last deliveries: Monday 23 December Selsey: Last food bank session: […]

20 Nov 24

New statistics highlight why we need your help ending hunger in Chichester District this winter

Shocking new statistics reveal that Chichester District Foodbank provided 3,038 emergency food parcels to people facing hardship between April and September 2024. 39% of these parcels went to children, with one-third being pre-school age. Demand for our Kids Holiday Lunch Packs continues to grow, with a 7% increase from 2023 to 2024 for our Easter […]

19 Nov 24

Drop-in support available at our food bank sessions in Chichester

Did you know that you don’t have to get a food bank voucher to connect with support agencies at our Chichester food bank sessions? During November and December, we can offer you the following support at our food bank sessions, held at 21 Orchard Street, Chichester, PO19 1DD. Hyde: For Hyde residents with social housing […]

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