The St John’s family supports the Hart Foodbank by donating food to the various drop off points.
Last year the foodbank handed out over 3000 emergency food packages to local people in crisis.
Hart Foodbank is part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by the Trussell, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK. They provide a 3 day’s package of nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to them in crisis.
From its beginning in September 2011, with one branch in Fleet as a project of Fleet Methodist church, Hart Foodbank now has 3 centres. Life Church, Hook joined in June 2012 and St Barnabas, Darby Green in December 2012. Now an initiative of Churches Together in Fleet and Crookham, Hart foodbank continues to provide food parcels for local people in crisis and strives to help them get back on their feet. Hart Foodbank was the 100th UK Foodbank (out of over 400). As part of the Trussell Trust Christian charity, it aims to demonstrate Gods' love for all in a practical and tangible way.
The foodbank is designed to provide food in a crisis and is not an ongoing source of help. Foodbank volunteers can direct the clients towards more permanent solutions through the benefit system, organise debt counselling when appropriate and perhaps personal counselling. Food is donated by individuals, church groups and food collection days at supporting supermarkets.
For more information or for enquiries:
| Phone | 07926 806256 |
| projectsmanager@hartfoodbank.org.uk | |
 /hartfoodbank |
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| website | hart.foodbank.org.uk |
How the System Works
People in crisis can ask for a red voucher from agencies, such as Social Services, Citizens Advice, Lions Community Store, children's centres, GP Surgeries and this Benefice. They will assess the client's needs and give the voucher to exchange for food. The person then presents the voucher at the Foodbank, where food is supplied for each family member, sufficient for 3 days. The food is non-perishable for easy storage and is nutritionally balanced. Whatever the reason for the crisis, we offer non-judgemental support, a listening ear and perhaps a prayer if that is wanted.
"We have just taken delivery of our food parcel and we are over the moon with what you have found for us. Thanks is just too small a word. We cannot put into words how grateful we are."
If you need help?
If you need help see https://hart.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/
What can I do?
If you would like to donate food to the foodbanks, please see https://hart.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/. The foodbanks in the local area are now sharing food between the local foodbanks and publish a list each month of the local shortages. You can continue to drop food off at the Hook Life Church or local supermarkets.
Registered charity number: 1127326
Last updated: Jan 2023