News | Eastbourne Foodbank

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.

28 Oct 16

Thank you Devonshire West Big Local

At an awards evening yesterday we received a grant of £20,000 towards the refurbishment of our new foodbank building. We offer our very grateful thanks to Devonshire West Big Local for supporting us in this way.

28 Jun 16

Tesco Neighbourhood Food Collection

We will be at Tesco Extra in Lottridge Drove, Hampden Park & Langney Shopping Centre on Friday & Saturday 1st & 2nd July 2016. Please donate as you shop & make a difference.

24 May 16

Meads WI Eastbourne donate toiletries

Meads Women’s Institute Eastbourne today donated a lovely range of toiletries to make a difference to vulnerable clients at foodbank.

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