News
16 Jul 21
Bags of gratitude!
Thank you, Hiren our fantastic Tesco Express Store Manager for always supporting our foodbank. Another two boxes of bags have been donated and are ideal for packing our food parcels.
8 Jul 21
A Financial Lifeline
Many families may be struggling financially as we come out of lockdown. but be assured there is financial support available to those that need it. To find out more about the Surrey Crisis Fund, the new government scheme ‘Breathing Space’ and other options, just search www.surreycc.gov.uk/coronsvirusfinance
26 Jun 21
Please remember the foodbank this summer!
Summer is here and hopefully, there’s a lot more to look forward to this year! Unfortunately, our foodbank is still in demand which means that life possibly isn’t so bright for us all right now. Every single food donation helps and collectively we can provide food parcels to at least alleviate the stress of where […]
26 Jun 21
Dorking dogs nourished by Butcher’s!
Thank you Butcher’s for caring about our foodbank clients with a four-legged friend at home. Your hugely generous donation of dog food means that much-loved pets don’t go hungry when their owners are in a financial crisis. We can’t thank you enough! #nourisheverydog https://butchersdogfood.co.uk/
13 Jun 21
Mole Valley Family Centre – upcoming courses
Coming soon – at The Bridge Centre, Leatherhead….two courses to support parents of children under 11 years. Encouraging positive behaviour of children with SEND and Helping your child handle stress and anxiety. See this leaflet for more information.
7 Jun 21
Stepping out against food poverty
A huge thank you to Tony who set himself the challenge of walking not less than 500,000 steps in April to raise money for our foodbank. He crossed the finishing line completing just over 500,000 steps in 28 days or 17,860 steps a day, roughly 9 miles a day. And thank you to his amazingly […]
7 Jun 21
a huge thank you
Dear Dorking Area Foodbank Volunteers – a huge thank you from me for being such an amazing team. It’s such a pleasure working with you all. The foodbank is can only happen with local people all pulling together and our foodbank wouldn’t be here without you. We may not be the biggest foodbank in their […]
1 Jun 21
Dorking Area Foodbank – 6 year anniversary
The Dorking Area Foodbank first opened its doors in June 2015 when it was identified that, shockingly, there were people living in Dorking and the surrounding area who did not have enough money to feed themselves or their families. The reasons that people reach such a crisis point are many and complex but include redundancy, […]
21 May 21
May Half Term- we’re here to help!
Growing kids are always hungry! And if you rely on free school meals, we know that school holidays can be particularly challenging. But we’re here to help. Let us ease your worries about how to fill the food cupboard. Less stress, more fun. You and your children deserve it! Come and see us!
16 May 21
UK State of Hunger
The Trussell Trust’s latest report reveals the extreme poverty faced by people at food banks going into the pandemic, with just £248 a month on average to survive on after housing costs. That money needs to cover energy and water costs, council tax, food, and other essentials. This is unacceptable. Read the report here: https://www.trusselltrust.org/state-of-hunger/?mc_cid=78206dee8a&mc_eid=50a3d212da