News
25 May 21
2021 Movement for Good awards
Today Ecclesiastical are launching their £1m Movement for Good awards. They’re proud to be giving back to the communities they serve and championing the issues that really matter to you, especially in this time of need – working together to build a movement for good. With your help we could win a £1,000 donation Designed […]
7 Mar 21
An Honour for the East Grinstead Foodbank Team
We are incredibly honoured to receive this unexpectedly from our MP Mims Davies this week. It’s great for our team of dedicated volunteers both past and present who have steered us through the Lockdown since April Last year and continue to do so. We cannot, of course, forget all the people of this amazing town […]
11 Jan 21
Covid Lockdown 3
Our hard-working team of volunteers working from home and on the front line ask for your patience while we transition to a revised version of the foodbank working system we introduced during Lockdown 1 more here Our e-voucher system is working and, in partnership with our usual referral agencies and our call-back team we can […]
10 Dec 20
Christmas Bag Pack 2020
211 Christmas Bags packed by 25 amazing volunteers for those in need at Christmas 2020 Packing with Ellie as Christmas DJ and Fiona wearing Rudolph! Simon a new recruit, finds out just what will fit into a bag – and knees take the strain We can only give thanks for the huge room we have […]
16 Nov 20
Waitrose Community Fund Cheque
Mike our Manager safely receiving one of three cheques handed to local causes from Lisa, the branch Community Champion at Waitrose East Grinstead for October. Thank you for your support and to the shoppers who donate food so regularly in the store – we couldn’t do what we do without you!
25 Aug 20
August Bank Holiday 2020 closure
We are closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday 31st August 2020 We will be open on as usual on Friday 28th August 2020 1pm – 3pm and Wednesday 2nd September 10.00 – 12.00. If your need is urgent call us on the crisis line 0785 686 4251 and we will try to help.
5 May 20
Thank you to…
The people of East Grinstead, you have been magnificent! Thanks also go to the following supermarkets Sainsburys – East Grinstead – We have always had great support from this store Waitrose & Partners – East Grinstead – Again, We have always had great support from this store Morrisons – Oxted – for their weekly donations […]