News | Chichester District Foodbank

29 Jan 25

Volunteer voices: Penny’s journey to the food bank

For Penny, volunteering at Chichester District Foodbank isn’t just about lending a helping hand – it’s a way of giving back the kindness that once gave her the courage to rebuild her life. Her story is a testament to the difference that community support can make in times of need. “A change in personal circumstances […]

23 Jan 25

Welcome to our new CEO, Sarah Adams

As 2024 came to a close, Chichester District Foodbank bid a heartfelt farewell to its founder and CEO, Joanne Kondabeka. Taking over as CEO is Sarah Adams, who has been a key part of the food bank team for over five years, first as Warehouse Manager and more recently as Operations Manager. Sarah joined […]

16 Jan 25

Support our Kids Lunch Packs initiative this Easter

As Easter approaches, Chichester District Foodbank is preparing to pack essential Kids Lunch Packs to distribute to children across the district. Our goal is to ensure no child goes hungry during the holiday break. This Easter, we’ll pack around 1,000 lunch packs, each filled with a ten-day supply of lunch items and store cupboard essentials. […]

14 Jan 25

Midhurst food bank relocates to new premises thanks to generous support from Cowdray Estate

Chichester District Foodbank has moved its Midhurst food bank centre to a new location in the heart of the community. Since 2017 we have been fortunate to operate rent-free from a property in Market Square provided by Cowdray Estate. This generous gesture began as a short-term arrangement but has extended far longer than anticipated, for […]

13 Jan 25

Get support from Connor, our Citizens Advice Adviser, at Chichester food bank sessions.

We’re pleased to welcome Connor, our new Citizens Advice Adviser to Chichester District Foodbank. Connor provides tailored, compassionate support at our Chichester food bank sessions to individuals facing food insecurity. He offers advice on welfare benefits, housing, debt management, employment rights, immigration and more, empowering clients to improve their circumstances and achieve greater stability. Connor […]

13 Jan 25

Meet Andrew Dicker, our new Operations Manager

We’re delighted to introduce Andrew Dicker as our new Operations Manager for Chichester District Foodbank. Andrew is replacing Sarah Adams, our previous Operations Manager, who has moved into the role of CEO after the recent departure of our Founder Joanne Kondabeka. Andrew will be overseeing the smooth running of our food bank centres, leading a […]

10 Jan 25

Looking back: April to December 2024 at Chichester District Foodbank

From April to December 2024, we supported 4,657 people, with 39% of them being children. Demand for our food parcels grew by 2.8% compared to 2023. These numbers tell a lot about the challenges people in our community are facing. Let’s break it down: What the numbers mean A rise in unique households: There’s been […]

9 Jan 25

Veganuary Recipe of the Month: Tasty carrot & lentil soup

We’re celebrating Veganuary at Chichester District Foodbank by bringing you this delicious, easy-to-make and affordable carrot and lentil soup! It’s packed with immune-boosting ingredients like turmeric and carrots, making it a perfect pick-me-up during the colder months. We’ve also suggested simple swaps between fresh or tinned ingredients. Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped […]

9 Jan 25

Drop-in support at our Chichester food bank centre – January and February 2025

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 January and February, we can offer you the following support at our food bank sessions, held at 21 Orchard Street, Chichester, PO19 1DD. Citizens Advice: For advice on benefits, housing […]

8 Jan 25

The Mayor of Chichester’s Charity Concert starring The Selsey Shantymen

Ahoy, music lovers! Get ready to be transported to the high seas with the rousing and heartwarming tunes of The Selsey Shantymen! Chichester City Council and the Mayor of Chichester are hosting a night of sea shanties in aid of Chichester District Foodbank, to raise vital funds and help us continue our mission to end […]

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