News | East Grinstead Foodbank

3 Apr 25

Take action

The UK government has proposed huge cuts to disabled people’s social security. More than three quarters of people on Universal Credit and disability payments have already gone without essentials in the last six months. The UK government’s planned cuts aren’t about making social security better, or helping people overcome barriers to work. They’re about making […]

3 Apr 25

Trussell’s Campaign

2 Apr 25

Building our movement for change

Since launching the campaign we’ve been growing support for a social security system that protects people from going without the essentials. Food banks have been mobilising their local communities and building awareness of how Universal Credit is falling short. The general public have been taking action for a stronger social security system. Over 150,000 people signed […]

31 Mar 25

Important message to all our amazing Standing Order supporters

East Grinstead Foodbank has recently converted to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). The CIO has a new bank account: Barclays Bank Account name: East Grinstead Foodbank Sort Code: 20-88-13 Account No: 03267180 Please could we kindly ask that you transfer your standing order to our new account. You should be able to do this in […]

20 Mar 25

Our response to social security cuts for disabled people

Helen Barnard, Director of Policy, Research and Impact at Trussell, said: “We’re deeply concerned by the cuts announced to disability payments today. People at food banks have told us they are terrified of how they might survive. We welcome the positive proposals from the Department for Work and Pensions to boost the basic rate to Universal Credit […]

20 Mar 25

Positive changes undermined by record cuts to social security for disabled people.

We’re deeply concerned by the cuts announced to disability payments yesterday. The UK government put forward some positive proposals to boost the basic rate of Universal Credit and invest in employment support. But the huge cuts to disability payments risk pushing more people to the doors of food banks and will have devastating consequences for […]

19 Mar 25

Collection Day at Waitrose East Grinstead

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 […]

13 Mar 25

Cuts to Disability Social Security

You may have seen the news item on cuts to disability social security and Emma Revie has posted a video which I would like to share with you. If you feel you can support Trussell in reaching out to your MP in the next two weeks asking them to think again, this would be very […]

7 Mar 25

Almost one in five people receiving Universal Credit and disability benefits used a food bank in the last month

Trussell has published new research that demonstrates the inadequacy of social security for disabled people across the UK. More than three quarters (77%) of people claiming Universal Credit and disability benefits have gone without essentials in the last six months. Just over four in ten (43%) people claiming Universal Credit and disability benefit have skipped […]

7 Mar 25

Volunteers’ Week, 2- 8 June 2025

Volunteers’ Week focuses on celebrating and recognising the contributions of volunteers across the UK. It has been running for over 40 years, providing an important platform for volunteer leaders to thank current and past volunteers for their efforts, time, and support. From trustees to administrators, supermarket collection helpers to fundraisers, the week is dedicated to […]

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