News | Eastbourne Foodbank

20 Jan 25

Foodbank appeal smashes target thanks to community support

The people of Eastbourne have overwhelmingly supported Eastbourne Foodbank’s debt advice and welfare support by donating more than £20,000 to its festive appeal. Eastbourne Foodbank launched its first ever Christmas fundraising appeal at the beginning of December at the lights switch-on in Terminus Road and the charity says it has been blown away by the […]

10 Dec 24

Be the Life Changer – Eastbourne residents urged to back fund-raising appeal

A major new fund-raising appeal will benefit Eastbourne people who urgently need advice and support to help lift them out of poverty. Eastbourne Foodbank has launched its first ever Christmas Appeal and hopes to raise thousands of pounds to fund the vital debt advice, advocacy and welfare support the charity provides. The “Be the Life […]

26 Sep 24

Foodbank founder hands over the reins

Eastbourne Foodbank founder and chief executive, Howard Wardle MBE, has stepped back after 13 years at the helm. Howard started the foodbank from a small Portacabin on the Bridgemere estate in 2011. He said: “In those early days, my wife and I would just go to the supermarket and fill up a trolley to help […]

21 Aug 24

Sarah – Just one story.

This is the story of just one of our clients. We are helping her turn her life around. Sarah is not her real name, we have changed it to protect her identity. After losing her job very abruptly, and subsequently her home, this single mum-of-two had no choice but to visit Eastbourne Foodbank. The 42-year-old […]

27 Jun 24

Packed hustings puts Eastbourne poverty top of the agenda

Eastbourne election candidates face questions from foodbank clients.

A packed question and answer event organised by Eastbourne Foodbank gave members of the public the chance to quiz the town’s election candidates on issues such as the cost of living, the shortage of social housing, and the need for welfare reform. The event was held at St Elisabeth’s Church on Tuesday (25 June) and […]

18 Jun 24

Election candidates put in the spotlight by Eastbourne Foodbank

Residents will get the chance to quiz the town’s general election candidates at a public event organised by Eastbourne Foodbank. The hustings event has been arranged by foodbank to give everyone, including foodbank clients struggling with hardship, the chance to grill the general election candidates. The lunchtime event takes place at St Elisabeth’s Church in […]

7 May 24

Eastbourne Foodbank urges residents and businesses to “Join Us”

Eastbourne Foodbank has launched a major new fund-raising campaign and is calling on residents and businesses across the Eastbourne area to join it in supporting local families in crisis. The foodbank, which provides emergency food as well as financial advice and support to thousands of local people each year, has launched “Join us – to […]

17 Apr 24

Impact report shines spotlight on Eastbourne Foodbank’s year

Visual of the Eastbourne Foodbank Impact Report for 2023

More than 28,000 food parcels were provided for families in crisis in the Eastbourne area during 2023 and residents were helped to manage over £170,000 worth of debt. These are among the headlines of the Eastbourne Foodbank 2023 Impact Report, which was published this week. The report is an overview summary of what the foodbank […]

2 Apr 24

New support service for vulnerable families in Eastbourne

Faith and Lara unveil the new Baby Basics service for the Eastbourne area.

A project providing essential support to vulnerable new families has been launched by Eastbourne Foodbank. The Baby Basics project will help families who for many reasons struggle to meet the financial or practical challenges of looking after a new baby. Part of Eastbourne Foodbank, the new Baby Basics project is affiliated with the national Baby […]

6 Mar 24

Changes at Foodbank from the end of March

Eastbourne Foodbank has praised a local community centre and all those who have played a part in its success, as it makes changes to its foodbank satellite operation. As one of seven foodbank satellites, the foodbank has been providing a service at the Willingdon Trees Community Centre on a Wednesday morning since 2017 and has […]

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