News
25 Oct 21
A little love goes a long way!
Thank you Waitrose & Partners Partnership for your very generous donation to our foodbank based on the amount of food (by kg) that was very kindly donated by your customers via our instore donation points last year. Thank you, too, to our local store for maintaining the foodbank instore donation points and also for the ongoing generosity […]
10 Oct 21
Fresh food
We purchase a small amount of fresh food items every week to enable clients to supplement their food parcels. If you would like to support the provision of these important extras, we would be most grateful, however, we respectfully request that this is done as a financial donation. Our bank details and gift aid form […]
1 Oct 21
WE ARE HIRING!
We are seeking a dynamic, well-motivated and organised person to take on the role of: Project Lead Part-time 16 hours a week £10.30 an hour Permanent contract You will take over running our busy foodbank and managing the staff and volunteers. You will be required to work directly with clients and referral agencies and […]
18 Sep 21
Banking donations for us
Thank you to Erick and the team at our local Nationwide Building Society in Dorking for setting up a food donation point in their banking hall. And thank you to their customers for so supporting the foodbank so generously. We really appreciate it.
18 Sep 21
MindFest Dorking!
Dorking Minds is thrilled to announce the biggest local mental health and wellness event showcasing various services for adults and children that will help you get the support you need to stay well. Find out more and book online here.
18 Sep 21
We have a crisis on our hands!
In October the UK government plans to cut support for people most in need by £20 a month. If this cut goes ahead, 1.3 million people fear they won’t be able to afford to heat their homes this winter. We live in one of the richest countries in the world. This is unacceptable. @TrussellTrust are calling on people in the UK […]
11 Sep 21
SES Water – Supporting customers
If you need a little support – long term or just for now – see the SES Water website for details of their schemes: www.seswater.co.uk/hereforyou. Alternatively, just contact them directly: call 01737 785 606 or email [email protected]
11 Sep 21
Making a Difference Programme
If you’re unemployed it can be hard to overcome the challenges involved in finding a job. The Making a Difference programme offers free ‘back into work’ practical help and advice. Contact them directly for more information. Tel: 01329 559 177 or Email: [email protected]
11 Sep 21
Harvest 2021
If you are planning to hold a food collection for the foodbank this Harvest time, then THANK YOU! We have a preferred shopping list to guide you on the specific items that are key to our food parcels. And please call or email us in advance for details about when and where to deliver your […]
28 Aug 21
Wellbeing in Surrey – Survey
Surrey County Council’s Health Improvement Team would like to hear your views and experiences if either yourself, a loved one, or someone you care for has been feeling low, out of control or worried about wellbeing. They have set up a time-limited online survey If you’d like to share this information with them. You can […]