EASTLEIGH BASICS BANK

Who are we?

Eastleigh Basics Bank was set-up by the churches of Eastleigh to support those who are experiencing financial difficulty and need short term support through the provision of food.

Support comes with a mix of tins, packets and boxed food as well as fresh produce when we have it available. We ask clients at the time about any special dietary requirements and try to meet those needs as far as our limited stock allows us to.

The bulk of our food is donated by the generous people of Eastleigh and surrounding region. Everyone who serves as part of the Eastleigh Basics Bank team are volunteers and they are on hand to offer a cup of tea and a chat to those who want it while their food parcels are being prepared.

Do you need our support?

If you are in need of support and a week's supply of food will help, you will need to get yourself referred to us. There are many local agencies that hold our vouchers and can if appropriate issue you with a voucher to get some food. Choosing the best agency to go to depends on your situation. A helpful list of links is on the top of this page.

Once you have been given one of our food vouchers you can bring it in to the Eastleigh Basics Bank shop on any Tuesday or Thursday between 10am and 3pm. There you can exchange it for up to 5 days of food for the number of individuals stated on the form. While you wait for your food to be sorted you can sit and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee served by our friendly volunteers.

If you have any questions please do contact us and we will be happy to guide you as best we can, we understand it takes courage to ask for help.

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Some Statistics

Last updated - 21st September 2017

1,280 people fed so far during 2017

1,475 people fed during 2016

13,806 people fed since we first opened in 2011

 

Need to find a referral agency?

Below are just some of the organisations that hold our vouchers. Click on the link to go to their website.

STOCK UPDATE

Last updated 21st September 2017

We would really appreciate any donations, especially of the following items.  Items most urgently in need are highlighted in bold: tinned potatoes, instant noodles, kidney beans, biscuits (sweet and savoury), custard, desserts (rice pudding, jelly, Angel Delight, steamed puddings etc.), deodorant, washing up liquid, cook-in-sauces, corned beef, tinned ham, cereal, sugar, soft drinks, jam and porridge oats. 

While we are always grateful for all donations of food and toiletries, we do have plenty of stock of some foods to last us for several months - specifically tea, soup, tinned tomatoes, baked beans, long grain rice and dried spaghetti.

Media

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