News
13 Apr 23
10 Years of the Hertford & District Foodbank
This week we mark the 10 year anniversary of the Hertford & District Foodbank. The Foodbank first opened back in April 2013 and all began with a small group of people at a church meeting who identified a need within our communities. From here, these dedicated individuals researched and reached out to other Foodbanks […]
4 Apr 23
We wish Howard and Kathy Farewell
Nearly 10 years to the day when the Foodbank opened its doors for the first time on Monday 8th April 2013, the Foodbank Trustees, management Committee and Volunteers met to show their appreciation and gratitude to Howard and Kathy, as Howard fully retires from his role as Foodbank Stock Controller on 31st March 2023. The […]
2 Mar 23
We’re calling on the UK government to Guarantee our Essentials
The Trussell Trust, alongside the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, has launched a new campaign, calling on the UK government to Guarantee our Essentials. We live in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, and yet people here in Hertford & the local District are going without the essentials we all need to get by. Everyone’s […]
13 Feb 23
Honour Lent differently this year… start a AdLent Calendar!
Wondering what to do for Lent this year? Why not use our #AdLentCalendar to inspire you instead! Lent is the period of six weeks (40 days not including Sundays) leading up to Easter, one of the most important festivals in the Christian calendar. During Lent it is quite common to find that people give up […]
7 Feb 23
New Permanent Donation Point
We are delighted to say that Natwest Bank in Hertford now has a permanent donation point which can be found next to the enquiries desk on the lefthand side as you enter the building. If you are in town and hoping to donate an item or two to us please pop into the branch and […]
17 Jan 23
Get Healthy and Donate to the Foodbank!
We are delighted to be able to say that Panshanger Parkrun are now regularly collecting food for us on the 3rd Saturday of every month, and our wonderful volunteers will be there to receive the donations (the next event is on the 21st January 2023). In November donations amounted to 125kg which was hugely appreciated […]
19 Dec 22
Christmas Opening Hours
We’re open as usual until Friday 23rd December. Over the festive period we are closed from December 24th until January 3rd 2023. We will however be opening on Friday 30th December for any emergencies. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
30 Nov 22
Tesco Winter Collection 1st – 3rd December
With the need for food banks soaring as people struggle to cope with the rising cost of living, we are urging shoppers to donate to this year’s Tesco Winter Food Collection. From Thursday 1 to Saturday 3 December, customers will be encouraged to pick up an extra item or two as part of their weekly […]
24 Nov 22
Christmas Appeal
We are expecting one of our busiest Decembers this year at the Foodbank. Our incredible volunteers are busy supporting all those facing crisis this winter but we can’t do it without you. If you are able and want to, please do donate one of the below items before December 15th to allow us time to […]
10 Nov 22
Warm and welcoming spaces in Hertford
As the cost of living crisis rages on we are increasingly finding that people are choosing between heating and food this winter. But, as always we are bowled over by the community in Hertford and delighted to be able to share news of Warm and Welcoming spaces that are available to everyone this winter. Please […]