News
19 Jan 22
Fruit on Route – one year anniversary
We love our community support! Last week was the first anniversary of Nick, at Fruit on Route’s foodbank campaign. The idea came from a suggestion by two of his customers. Nick’s customers can add a financial donation when placing their online grocery order. The money raised in donations each week (plus any balance left from […]
12 Jan 22
Items we need this week – 13 January
We are so grateful to all of our wonderful supporters, every donation makes a difference! You helped us to feed more than 1,070 people in December 2021.Booking a supermarket delivery? Let us know when to expect it.This week we have several urgently needed items: Tinned meat pies Brown sauce Powdered milk Long-life sponge puddings Cereal (no porridge or […]
9 Dec 21
Items we are running out of – can you help?
Booking a supermarket delivery? Let us know when to expect it. This week we have several urgently needed items: • Custard • Longlife fruit juice • Gravy granules / stock cubes / stock pots • Longlife sponge puddings • Tea bags • UHT milk (full fat and semi skimmed only please) • Dried pasta and […]
3 Nov 21
Donations needed for our Christmas goodie bags
We are collecting donations from this list for our Christmas goodie bags Christmas selection boxes Christmas napkins, tablecloths, tea towels Christmas puddings Savoury snacks Tinned ham Christmas biscuits Festive chocolate, sweets and treats Mince pies Packet stuffing Packet trifle mix Please make sure items do not contain alcohol as we are unable to give these […]
3 Nov 21
We are fundraising for our Christmas appeal
It’s that time of year again, we are launching our Christmas Appeal It’s been a whirlwind of a year for us so far! We know December is a time when people who cannot afford food and basics need us more than ever. Last December we supported a whopping 1,570 people in need with food, essentials and […]
30 Sep 21
Items we need this week
Female & male deodorant Powdered Milk Shaving foam Shower gel Noodles (dried egg/rice noodle or straight to wok) Squash Tinned fruit Coffee Kids toothbrushes Meat pies Sugar (500g bags, ideally) Bags for life
30 Sep 21
We are hiring….an admin assistant
Admin Assistant – Epsom & Ewell Foodbank Deadline for applications is 9am on Friday, 15th October 2021. (Interviews 2nd/3rd November) To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would be suitable for the role to [email protected] Foodbank admin assistant (with project support) – September 2021 Hours: up to 37 per […]
23 Sep 21
Harvest Appeal 2021
We have produced a short video which you are welcome to share. https://vimeo.com/606567731 Do let us know if you’d like to support us this year! Ask us for a list of what we do/don’t need Tell us when your harvest festival is Please deliver to us if at all possible and let us know when […]
26 Aug 21
Useful information about us
We know many people have questions about our services, so here’s some information you may find useful. Myth “I work, so I’m not eligible to use the foodbank” Truth “We are here for anyone struggling to afford food, whether they are working or not” Myth “I used the foodbank last month, so now I […]