News | Chichester District Foodbank

16 Sep 24

Paws for a cause: Raising funds at the Mounty Noddy Dog Show and Fete

We had a great time fundraising for Chichester District Foodbank at the RSPCA Mount Noddy Animal Centre Fun Dog Show and Fete on 14th September. We’re so grateful for the pet advice and support our foodbank clients receive from the RSPCA and enjoyed getting to meet our community and your well-behaved four-legged friends! Every kind […]

13 Sep 24

Looking for your next challenge? Apply to be a foodbank adviser

At Chichester District Foodbank, we do much more than provide emergency food parcels. We also support people who are locked in poverty, guiding them to services they can access to help them out of crisis. It’s part of our long-term strategy to end the need for foodbanks in our district. To help us achieve this, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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