News
Eastbourne Foodbank provides 13,459 food parcels in six months and calls for urgent action to prevent this becoming the norm
14 Jan 18
Grove Road office opens
All of our client work & town centre food distribution now takes place at 42 Grove Road. Our offices in Cornfield Lane are closed to clients. Grove Road offers a full advocacy service and will exchange red food vouchers for 3 days food.
6 Dec 17
Moving to Grove Road on 11th December 2017
On Monday 11th December our advocacy & foodbank distribution moves from Albury House to 42 Grove Road. Albury House will no longer be open to clients. The PIP clinic & Debt Advice service will also be at Grove Road
21 Sep 17
We’ve opened a foodbank satellite in Old Town
We are pleased to announce that a full foodbank service is available at St Elizabeths Church on Victoria Drive every Tuesday from 10.00am to 12.00. Our advocacy team will be available to help with any welfare benefit issues and People Matter offering CV assistance and job search help will also be on hand. […]
21 Sep 17
Open now in Willingdon Trees & Old Town communities
We are now open at Willingdon Trees Community Centre every Tuesday from 10.00am to 12.00. It is possible to exchange red vouchers for food and access our advocacy service to receive help with welfare benefits issues. This satellite opened on Wednesday September 6th & was opened by the Mayor of Eastbourne.
2 Sep 17
Mayor to open foodbank centre
Councillor Pat Hearn our Mayor will open Willingdon Trees Comunity Centre Foodbank on Wednesday 6th September 2017. You’re invited to join us. Tea/coffee & cake will be served & there will be a chance to see what we do.
9 Aug 17
We’re opening in Willingdon Trees Community Centre
On Wednesday September 6th we will be opening a foodbank at Willingdon Trees Community Centre. We will be open once a week from 10:00am to 12:00 midday every Wednesday. Alongside the food we will offer an advocacy service.
25 Apr 17
Arlington Bluebell Walk
The team from Eastbourne Foodbank will be providing the refreshments for the Bluebell Walk on Monday May 8th 2017. All the proceeds from the walk with enable us to help more vulnerable people. Artlington Bluebell Walk, Bates Green Farm, Tye Hill Road, Arlington, BN26 6SH Open from 10:00am until 5:00pm £6.00 per adult
29 Mar 17
Eastbourne Half Marathon runner raises £830.00
A good friend of Eastbourne Foodbank successfully completed the Eastbourne Half Marathon and raised a huge £830.00. Lisa Titherly expected a team to support her raise £300.00. The team didn’t materialise but Lisa pushed on & blew the target out of the water. £830.00 is totally amazing & we offer Lisa our huge congratulations and […]
6 Jan 17
Fantastic feedback
‘I am writing to say a huge thank you for the Christmas hampers. I saw most of my families and got fantastic feedback. They said they received very good quality and quantity which made a big difference for them. I just wanted to let you know that your support was greatly appreciated’ Social Worker from […]
28 Oct 16
DLA / PIP Surgery now operating twice a week
We are delighted to be able to offer a DLA / PIP surgery twice a week at our foodbank offices. Appointments are required for either a Monday from 9:30 to 3:00pm or Thursday from 12:30 to 3:00pm We can help with tribunal work also when required.