News | East Grinstead Foodbank

4 Aug 25

People turn to food banks when they don’t have enough money to survive.

Bills are going up, rents are sky high, and people can’t afford things like food and toiletries. Lots of people who need food banks are in-between jobs, have health conditions or are looking after loved ones. And some people are in work that doesn’t pay enough to get by. Our social security system was created […]

3 Aug 25

Quiz Night @ Chequer Mead

We’re looking forward to our charity quiz night at Chequer Mead in a couple of weeks! The bar is open from 06:00pm, with the event kicking off at 07:00pm. To secure your ticket (individual or teams of up to 6 people), head to https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/category/agvboxllrkbz

25 Jul 25

Food parcels provided in our area

23 Jul 25

Presentation to Gav our Saxon

We wanted to say a huge thank you to Gavin for his fundraising marathon with a presentation of a blue plaque.

14 Jul 25

Waitrose Collection

Thank you again for all those who donated at our Waitrose Collection day on the 12th July. We couldn’t do this without your support. THANK YOU.

30 Jun 25

Message from Emma Revie reflecting on lobby day

It’s been just over a week since lobby day, and I am still absolutely bursting with pride. The incredible atmosphere and sound of all our voices together continues to ring in my ears – the fact that MPs could hear our lobbying in Westminster Hall from the chamber of the House of Commons is testament […]

28 Jun 25

£1,200 raised so far by Gav the Strolling Saxon Fundraiser

That’s the total amount raised for the food bank by the amazing ‘Strolling Saxon’ Gav Collins through his epic sponsored walk last Saturday It’s an incredible effort that will make such a huge difference for our clients. Thank you Gavin, and to everyone who came out to support him last week

25 Jun 25

He did it! Thank you to the Strolling Saxon

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20 Jun 25

THANK YOU: for supporting the lobby day

Thank you very much to everyone who came along to the Guarantee our Essentials lobby day yesterday. It was amazing to see more than 700 representatives from food banks, other food community organisations, other charities, and people with lived experience come together to tell MPs why no one should go without the essentials and urge […]

13 Jun 25

Local Legend

On Saturday 21 June, local fundraising legend The Strolling Saxon is walking a marathon to raise funds for the food bank Find out more and donate at the link : https://www.gofundme.com/…/the-strolling-saxon…

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