News

6 Sep 23

Harvest Festival

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 […]

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31 Aug 23

We are recruiting – New Volunteers needed

Ever wanted to volunteer for the Foodbank? We currently have roles available for a Tuesday afternoon to be part of our picking and packing team. If this sounds like something you might be interested in please check out the role profile below and get in touch with us at: [email protected] We’d love you to join […]

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2 Aug 23

Kids eat for less or free this Summer in Hertfordshire

We all need a little help from time to time. This summer there are a number of retail outlets across the county that are offering free or reduced fee meals for little ones. Some of them are detailed below. If you are finding that you don’t have enough for the essentials and are worried about […]

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6 Jul 23

Tesco Summer Food Drive – Saturday 8th July!

We are delighted to be able to say that with the support of Tesco, Hertford we are holding our annual Summer Food Drive on Saturday 8th July between 10-4pm. Pop into store and meet some of our wonderful volunteers, pick up a shopping list and buy a couple of bits for the Foodbank. Donations keep […]

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27 Apr 23

The Big Help Out – A coffee morning hosted by the Foodbank & URC Church

Monday 8th May between 10-12 Join us as our Foodbank Volunteers give you an insight into the working life of the Foodbank, PLUS enjoy free tea, coffee and cake! Ever thought about what volunteering involves? Maybe you’ve wondered what happens behind the scenes of the Foodbank? How are all your donations organised, packaged and handed […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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