News

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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10 Oct 22

Harvest Festival

Harvest Festivals always help to remind us of the amazing generosity of our community. Once again here at the Foodbank we have been bowled over by the donations received so far and it’s only just begun. Both churches and schools in the local area have created collections as part of their Harvest Celebrations for the […]

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1 Oct 22

Tesco initiative helped raise an additional 450kg!

It’s amazing what can happen following on from one conversation.   One of our fantastic volunteers Christine Edwards recently had a conversation with two Community Champions at Tesco Sarah and Shannon, regarding the Food Bank and the food items that we were short of currently.   From this the wonderful staff at Tesco’s Ware took […]

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20 Sep 22

Harvest 2022 Shopping List

Foodbanks rely on your support and goodwill. We thank you in advance of any donation that you are able to give.  We are currently in need of the following items this autumn: Tea & Coffee (small jars) Fruit Juice in cartons UHT Milk Rice Jars Cooking sauces Pasta Pasta Sauces Tinned Soup Tinned Tomatoes Tinned […]

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12 Aug 22

MP Julie Marson held a cost-of-living surgery at the Foodbank

MP Julie Marson has held a cost-of-living surgery at the Hertford & District Foodbank to support local people who are experiencing financial hardship. Mrs Marson met with four people last week by appointment at the bank located in Hertford United Reformed Church. Her team is now double checking whether the four are receiving all the […]

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17 Feb 22

Currently needed in Spring 2022

Tinned tomatoes,  Tinned meat, Tinned spaghetti, Tinned fruit, Cooking sauces (Curry, Sweet n’ Sour, Chilli), Instant mashed potatoes, Jars of pasta sauce, Baby wipes, Bars of soap. Toilet rolls. Thank you.

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13 May 21

Complaints policy

COMPLAINTS POLICY INTRODUCTION   This document aims to help you understand the complaints procedure managed by Hertford & District Foodbank.   WHAT CAN YOU COMLAIN ABOUT?   If you think we have failed to provide a satisfactory standard of service, please let us know. Your complaint may be about the quality of the facilities, safety […]

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