News | East Grinstead Foodbank

2 Sep 24

Bank the Food

Food banks like ours rely on the BanktheFood app to tell our donors what we need. The talented team behind the app are on a mission to ensure food banks always have exactly what they need (and not just baked beans!)

30 Aug 24

Waitrose Collection Day 21st September

We are having a collection day at Waitrose & Partners on Saturday 21st September. Our stocks are beginning to struggle to keep up with demand now so we need a little help. Don’t be shy, please come and say hello to our lovely volunteers and look forward to seeing you! You can look on the […]

30 Aug 24

Exciting News Alert!

We’re thrilled to share that this morning’s meeting with the amazing Jack Colegate at Kings18 in East Grinstead was a HUGE success! Get ready to swing into action because Kings 18 is officially hosting an incredible Indoor Golf Fundraiser for The Greenaway Foundation! Together, we’re driving towards a brighter Christmas for those in need. Mark […]

28 Aug 24

How to Donate

How to donate food and essential items at Waitrose in East Grinstead Once you’ve paid and packed, you’ll find our donation points on your way out of the store — where you can leave items for our volunteers to come and collect. Better yet, if you download the free BanktheFood app ahead of time, you […]

22 Aug 24

Your local food bank needs help!

One easy way to make a difference is to download the free BanktheFood app. Its innovative tech means that your local food bank can communicate its needs in real-time so you’ll know what’s needed, exactly when it’s needed. Together we can help those in your community who are experiencing food poverty. Find out more at: […]

21 Aug 24

Fantastic Fundraiser – Thank you

What a fantastic and generous fundraising effort by James! On Monday, James spent the day at K2 Crawley swimming 1km every hour, on the hour, to raise money for our food bank and The Trussell Trust Not only is it an incredible physical feat (rather you than us, James!), but the proceeds raised will make […]

18 Aug 24

Strategic Plan

None of us should need a charity to put food on the table. That’s why we’re working with The Trussell Trust and other food banks towards a future where everyone has enough money for the essentials. Here’s how: https://www.trusselltrust.org/about/our-strategic-plan/

14 Aug 24

Bank the Food App

Can you spare one or more of the items on this week’s shopping list? With donation points in East Grinstead Sainsbury’s and Waitrose, it’s never been easier to donate to the food bank during your weekly shop. Visit the link in our bio to download the free BanktheFood app, which lets you track our needs […]

13 Aug 24

When times are tough …

When times are tough, it can sometimes mean going without things we take for granted — like internet access. So many things are more difficult or more expensive when you can’t get online. Not to mention the power the internet has to connect you to others and the world of professional work. We believe in […]

8 Aug 24

Help us to support the local community with monetary donations

As well as by giving food and other essential items, you can help us to support the local community with monetary donations. For those who feel able to do so, donating money can often be quicker and easier than hitting the shops. We’re always so grateful for any donations we receive, no matter the size. […]

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