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2 Oct 26
We Welcomed Local MP Josh Dean to Discuss Community Challenges
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On Friday 25th September, we were pleased to welcome Josh Dean, the MP for Hertford and Stortford, to the Hertford Centre of our Foodbank. Mr Dean spent 45 minutes meeting with several of our trustees. Rather than a flying visit, he took the time to truly listen to our team, actively engaging with our current […]
7 Sep 26
Looking Ahead to Winter: Thank You for Standing With Us
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As we look towards the autumn and winter months, we want to start with one simple message: Thank you. đź’› Throughout 2026, the support from our local community has been incredible. Every donation, every fundraising event, every volunteer hour and every collection organised by a school, church, business or community group has helped us support […]
19 Aug 26
Harvest 2026
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A Time To Share Harvest is a time when communities come together to celebrate the food we have, give thanks for what we often take for granted, and think about those who may not have enough. For foodbanks, Harvest is always a particularly meaningful time of year. It reminds us that food is something we […]
30 Jun 26
Summer Appeal
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Help Us Support Local People This Summer Summer can be one of the most challenging times of the year for many of the people we support. While donations often decrease during the holiday season, the need for emergency food and essential household items continues. That’s why we’re asking our amazing community to support our Summer […]
1 Sep 25
Harvest 2025
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Harvest Festival has always been a time where we come together and show gratitude for the food we have to eat. It is also a time where traditionally gifts of food are brought for charities who support those in need. This Harvest we’re asking you to help support local people in crisis by collecting tinned […]
2 Apr 25
Easter Opening Hours
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As we think about celebrating Easter please note the changes to our opening hours below.
14 Nov 24
Christmas – Reverse Advent Calendar
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We are expecting to be busy again this Christmas 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, why not complete our reverse advent calendar or simply donate one of the below items before December […]
4 Jun 24
Volunteers Week
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Volunteers are the unsung hero’s that keep Foodbanks running. Without them we simply wouldn’t exist. This week we want to take the time to acknowledge and thank all our volunteers for the work they have and continue to do. We have 48 wonderful volunteers here at the Hertford and District Foodbank, working across 2 sites […]
21 May 24
Trussell Trust End of Year Stats
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On Wednesday 15 May 2024, trussell trust released their stats on the number of emergency food parcels that Foodbanks within the group provided April 2023 and March 2024. The worrying new end of year figures revealed that we have provided 4468 emergency food parcels to people who couldn’t afford the essentials in Hertford and Ware […]