News
13 Dec 20
ALTON & SURROUNDING VILLAGES SHOW THEIR KINDNESS
The whole community in Alton and the surrounding villages has once more demonstrated its kindness and generosity this Christmas season. We have received generous donations from schools, colleges, churches, companies and individuals all motivated by a desire to help their neighbours in need. So far in December, we have distributed over 2 tonnes of food […]
6 Nov 20
ALTON FOODBANK IN MARKET SQUARE REMAINS OPEN
The Alton Foodbank will continue to stay open as normal on a Saturday from 10:30-12.00 and a Wednesday from 12:30-2.00 during the national lockdown. We will continue to supply food, household goods, toiletries, nappies and pet food to people referred to the foodbank. Our team of volunteers are ready to give a warm, Covid safe […]
15 Sep 20
Alton Foodbank recognised for service during the pandemic
The Alton Foodbank has been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for its service during the crisis. The Alton Lions presented the award to the foodbank in recognition of how the foodbank has worked and supported the community at a time of crisis. The presentation took place in the Alton Public Gardens on September 12th. The […]
31 Jul 20
Alton Foodbank opening times Wednesday 12.30-2.00, Saturday 10.30-12
Effective August 1st the Alton Foodbank opening times will be Wednesday 12.30-2.00 and Saturday 10.30-12.00. For those people who cannot collect please contact Alton Mutual aid on 0800 066 3697 between 10.00-2.00 to arrange a home delivery.
15 Jun 20
Alton Foodbank in Market Square Reopens
The Alton foodbank has now reopened to the public. The foodbank will be open on Tuesday and Wednesday 12.30-2.00 and Saturday 10.30-12.00. Safety measures have been put in place and only one family at a time will be allowed in the foodbank as we seek to follow government advice on social distancing. We will however, […]
29 May 20
SEE WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING AT ALTON FOODBANK – CLICK TO WATCH OUR VIDEO
The Alton Foodbank has been working hard to keep supplying food to families in need during the Covid-19 crisis. Have a look to see what has been happening. Video courtesy of Cutting Edge Media, Four Marks who are volunteering as our delivery drivers at this time
24 Mar 20
ALTON FOODBANK MOVES TO HOME DELIVERY
The Alton foodbank in Market Square is now closed. If you have a paper voucher please text a photo to 07773 034447 and we will deliver the food to you. Agencies can refer people to us by email and we will deliver food parcels to peoples house on a Wednesday or Friday morning
17 Mar 20
ALTON FOODBANK – EMERGENCY UPDATE
The Alton Foodbank is going to continue to open as normal on a Wednesday 12.30-2.00 and a Saturday 10.30-12.00 to help folks referred to the foodbank. We will be distributing pre-packed bags dependant on family size. We expect demand to go up as the reality of no pay impacts those folks who are laid off […]
1 Jan 20
HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES
The Alton Foodbank will next be open on Saturday January 4th at 10.30am. Happy New Year to you all
8 Dec 19
Getting ready for Christmas
December is always a busy month in the food bank. Not only do we distribute extra food parcels containing Christmas items, but we often see schools referring families whose children normally receive free school meals but have to cope without them during the school holidays. Thankfully we have been supported by lots of the local […]