News
16 May 23
Katy Harris on Surrey Hills Radio
Listen to our Project Lead Katy Harris speaking on Surrey Hills Radio about a variety of foodbank-related topics, from 45 minutes of the recording – https://www.mixcloud.com/surreyhillsradio/the-lunchbreak-20-apr-2023/
5 May 23
Thank you UNUM of Dorking
Our grateful thanks to UNUM of Dorking for their massive donation to the foodbank at Easter. Such a wonderful gift to the community and very timely to see us through a very busy period. Thank you so much!
21 Dec 22
THANK YOU
Dorking Area Foodbank would like to wish all our donors and volunteers a very merry Christmas and all the very best for the New Year. A big thank you for all your support throughout 2022.
21 Dec 22
Christmas help for local people
Earlier this month, we delivered over 220 Holiday Boost Bags, packed with extra essentials and Christmas goodies, to help local families through the expensive holiday period. In addition, we have been distributing blankets and hot water bottles to all our clients to help keep them warm this winter. We have been thrilled with the generosity […]
21 Dec 22
UNUM gifts
Local company Unum pulled out all the stops this year with their Christmas appeal. The team donated money to fill over 40 Christmas hampers, which they then beautifully wrapped. We were delighted to collect this fantastic gift from their Dorking headquarters. THANK YOU UNUM
5 Apr 22
Family ‘Boost Bags’ for the Easter Holidays
Our volunteer team recently distributed almost one ton of essentials to local families via schools, nurseries and family centres. These bags provide some extra essentials (plus a few treats!) to help 180 local families through the holiday period, which can often be difficult. Huge thanks to those involved in this mammoth effort!
6 Mar 22
Food insecurity, psychological disctress and shame research
There is the opportunity to take part in some important research that looks at the link between food insecurity and mental wellbeing. If you or anyone you know has not always had enough food then please consider taking part. It involves completing a very short online survey. Please click on this link to participate: https://lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/…/SV_1LDEadCziDGxxk2 […]
23 Feb 22
Fuel Drop-In
Do you live in the Dorking area? Are you struggling to pay your energy bills? Working in partnership with ‘Warmth Matters’ from Surrey Community Action, we have opened a Fuel Drop-In at the Foodbank. If you need: energy advice help with tackling your bills help with your prepayment meter Please come down to Dorking Area Foodbank […]
8 Feb 22
Thank you, Stowe Family Law
“Stowe Family Law are very proud to be supporting Dorking Area Foodbank with a donation towards their wonderful work in the local community. We would wholeheartedly encourage other local businesses to get involved and support them where possible.” – Stowe Family Law Reigate Stowe Family Law are a team of compassionate family solicitors serving clients in […]
8 Jan 22
Thank you!
Ashcombe School Box Hill School Cadburys Christ Church Individual drop-offs at The Christian Centre and warehouse Cash donations CTS Dental Supplies Q Underwriting, Leatherhead Rawlinson and Hunter Sainsbury’s Dorking St Andrews Box Hill St James Abinger St Johns St Josephs St Mary’s Headley St Mary’s Holmbury St Mary St Michaels Mickleham St Paul’s Church Dorking […]