News

Welcome to our news section with the latest from our Food Bank and Trussell. Follow us on social media and keep up to date with campaigns to stop hunger.

Waitrose Collection Day 16th November

Our lovely volunteers will be on duty at Waitrose East Grinstead this Saturday! They’re collecting much needed food donations and other essential items, but are also on hand to talk about BanktheFood — the free app that helps users to track their local food bank’s needs in real time. We’re looking forward to seeing and […]

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Thank you for your generosity

All thanks to our hard working staff, volunteers and the generosity of our supporters. We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you.

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Two weeks of life-changing business support online

The course runs Monday to Friday for two weeks, starting on 18th November. Book your ticket now https://therebelschool.com/surrey  

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Bank the Food News

Did you know that in the time it takes to sip your coffee, you could download an app that supports your local food bank? Watch the brilliant Stephen Fry bring Georgie Jones’ words to life in this fabulous poem about just how little time it takes to make a difference. It takes just 32 seconds to […]

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Talk Money Week

This week is #TalkMoneyWeek, an opportunity to start building money conversations into everyday life to help us feel more confident and resilient. Today we’re sharing top tips on how to talk openly about money with your partner. If you’re worried about debt and financial difficulty, CAP – Christians Against Poverty UK and MoneyHelper are great […]

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Donate to sponsor a meal!

Local people in East Grinstead are going hungry this winter. Donate £4.65 to sponsor a meal here: https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QO0X4HK8 Thank you

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Christmas Appeal

Each year, East Grinstead Foodbank dedicates itself to creating Christmas Bags, spreading joy to local households across our local area. These bags, filled with special treats, aim to bring comfort to struggling families during the holiday season. In light of the extraordinary challenges faced this year, there has been a significant increase in households experiencing […]

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End Hunger

If you want to read more about the Trussell rebrand, and how it’s helping food banks like ours to become more accessible and boost awareness, head to: https://www.trussell.org.uk/news…/news/our-refreshed-brand

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Brand Refresh for Trussell

Trussell food banks have a brand new look Our network’s brand refresh was created by Trussell and co-designed with people with lived experience of hardship. Our new strapline, ‘Ending hunger together’, emphasises how everyone has a part to play: governments, businesses, individuals and communities. Through campaigning, volunteering, donating or using your voice to challenge the […]

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Hunger in the UK

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