News

12 Sep 24

Chichester District Foodbank welcomes High Sheriff of West Sussex

We are delighted to have received a visit from the High Sheriff of West Sussex, Philippa Gogarty on 9 September. Philippa brings passion and dedication to this historic role, supporting law enforcement, the courts, and emergency services, while actively promoting local voluntary groups that make a real difference in the community. During her year as […]

Read more

10 Sep 24

Looking to volunteer? Come along to our open morning in midhurst

Looking to make a difference? Join us at The Grange in Midhurst on Friday, 4th October between 9.30am – 1.30pm to learn about our latest volunteer roles!  Whether you’re interested in helping from home, supporting events, or delivering essentials, we’ve got a variety of opportunities, including: Volunteer-from-home roles Signposting to support agencies Events support Delivery […]

Read more

2 Sep 24

Prayer of the month

At Chichester District Foodbank, we’re deeply committed to supporting our community, not just through food assistance but also by nurturing the spiritual well-being of our volunteers, staff, and all those who walk through our doors. We recognise that for many of us, prayer is a vital source of strength – an essential practice for seeking […]

Read more

1 Sep 24

Making a difference: August 2024 figures

As we continue our mission to support those facing food insecurity in our community, our August figures reflect the ongoing need within our community and the critical role Chichester District Foodbank plays in providing essential support. August 2024 statistics: Adults fed: 253 Children fed: 168 Total people fed: 421 This means that 421 individuals received […]

Read more

28 Aug 24

Welcome to our new office manager, Liz Stuart

We’re pleased to announce that Liz Stuart has joined Chichester District Foodbank as our new Office Manager, bringing a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the team. As our Office Manager, Liz is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the foodbank’s office and building. This includes implementing essential policies and procedures, ensuring health and […]

Read more

27 Aug 24

Introducing CHI-Hub, our new help and information event

We’re delighted to let you know that we’re launching a new initiative in collaboration with Chichester City Council called ‘CHI-Hub’ (Chichester Help & Information Hub), which we’d love you to come along to. Our free event on 24 September will provide you with a ‘hub’ to meet with people from a variety of organisations to […]

Read more

22 Aug 24

Highlights from our picnic in the park

We’re excited to share the highlights from our recent ‘Picnic in the Park’ event, which took place in the serene setting of The Apple Orchard at Oaklands Park, just behind Chichester Festival Theatre. It was a fantastic morning full of laughter, games, tasty food, and a strong sense of community. A spread of delicious food […]

Read more

22 Aug 24

Calling all volunteers

We’re excited to announce several upcoming events where we need your help. We are seeking dedicated volunteers to assist with our efforts, engage with the community, and promote our cause.   Tesco Christmas Store, Chichester, collection Thursday 28 November; Friday 29 November and Saturday 30 November Volunteer shifts available: 9:00am – 10:30am 10:30am – 12:00pm […]

Read more

22 Aug 24

Harvest Festival: How you can support your community

As the autumn season approaches, so does the annual tradition of Harvest Festival, a time when schools, churches, and communities come together to give thanks for the abundance of the harvest and to support those in need. Chichester District Foodbank is deeply connected to this tradition, and we want to invite you to participate in […]

Read more

22 Aug 24

Help us make a difference this Christmas: Support Our Kids’ Lunch Packs

As the festive season approaches, Chichester District Foodbank is already hard at work planning our Christmas Kids Lunch Packs. Our goal is to make sure that no child in our community goes hungry during the holiday break. This year, we aim to create over 1,000 lunch boxes, each filled with a ten-day supply of lunches […]

Read more