November meals more than double last year’s figure
Upward trend continues in December as Christmas adds to pressure on families in crisis. to The 3,980 meals delivered by…
Why we’re hoping for a very dairy Christmas
Long life milk urgently needed in December, along with tinned meats and festive goodies. December's list of most-needed items is…
Help us to support struggling families over Christmas
Festive plans include Aldi vouchers for Christmas dinner and return of popular Toys for Joy scheme. Churches Together in Purley and…
Big thank you for bumper crop of Harvest donations
More than 30 schools, churches and others respond to autumn food appeal. Thank you so much to the many schools, churches,…
Just under 4,000 meals delivered in October
Packing and delivery teams expanding to meet increased demand. Food for just under 4,000 meals was provided by the Food…
Squash, sugar and long grain rice most needed in November
More than 30,000 meals delivered so far this year, with busiest months still to come. Huge thanks to more than…
‘The worst situation many of us have seen in our lifetime’
Speakers at Food Hub AGM warn of harder times ahead for vulnerable local people. "We are facing really dire times. Needs…
Partner groups to speak at Annual Meeting on 18th October
Volunteers, supporters, donors and friends are all warmly invited to attend. All of the Food Hub’s volunteers, supporters, donors and friends…
Appeal goes out for standby drivers to deliver food parcels
Upsurge in demand puts extra pressure on food stocks and manpower resources. After food for 3,276 meals was delivered to…
Deadline extended to sign ‘end food banks’ plea to Prime Minister
'No one should have to turn to charity to feed themselves and their families' The deadline for final signatures for…
Promising outlook for this year’s Harvest collections
Thank you Howard Primary, Cumnor House Girls and Woldingham schools and Abbeyfield Purley. As we start the busy run-up towards Christmas…
Please keep treats for children in mind when making food donations
Milk, honey, jam and meat & fish paste among October's most needed items. Our Top Ten priority items for Food…
Morrisons raises food banks’ profile among shoppers
Community campaign promotes donations at Five Ways and Caterham stores. Morrisons’ stores at Five Ways, Croydon, and Caterham both organised…
Triathlon money to be shared with other food banks
Special thanks to youngsters who ran, swam and cycled to raise £2,200 for Food Hub. Eight of the 26 children…
‘Charitable food aid is not the solution to hardship’
Call goes out to new Prime Minister for action to end the need for food banks. IFAN, the Independent Food…
Most needed items: Tea, soup, hot dogs and meatballs
September's list includes dried potato, dessert foods, toothpaste and baby wipes. Packets of 80 tea bags, packet or tinned soup…