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 the surrounding area as well as a coupple of local supermarkets. Everyone who serves as part of the Eastleigh Basics Bank team is a volunteer 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 in the section below, simply click on a logo to visit their website.

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.

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.

LATEST NEWS...

Some Statistics

Last updated 6th February 2020

274 people fed so far this year - 161 adults and 113 children

2,451 people fed during 2019  - 800+ more than in 2018

18,834 people fed since we first opened in 2011

STOCK UPDATE

Last updated 13th February 2020

We really appreciate any donations, especially of the following items.  Items in most urgent need are highlighted in bold:

  • Tea
  • Instant pasta (Pot Noodles, Pasta n Sauce, Mug Shot etc),
  • Cereal
  • Tinned potatoes
  • Tinned spaghetti
  • Cold meat (ham, corned beef, spam etc)
  • Spreads (Jam, honey, peanut butter  - but no marmalade thanks!)
  • Instant coffee
  • Drinking chocolate
  • Desserts (sponge puddings, jelly etc)
  • Shampoo
  • Washing up liquid
  • Fish (tuna, sardines, mackerel etc)
  • Toilet rolls
  • Dog food (dried and tins)

While we are always grateful for any food given to us, we do have plenty of stock of some products to last us for a few months, specifically: baked beans, tinned vegetables, tinned rice pudding, tinned fruit and biscuits.  We also have plenty of feminine hygiene products and shower gel.

Stock donations can be made at:

  • The Basics Bank shop in Wells Place, Eastleigh (Tuesday & Thursday 10am - 3pm)
  • Tesco (Swan Centre, Eastleigh)
  • Sainsbury (Market Street, Eastleigh)
  • Waitrose (Oakmount Road, Chandler's Ford)
  • Goadsby Estate Agent (Eastleigh and Chandler's Ford branches)
  • Most churches in and around Eastleigh

Thank you!

CARRIER BAGS NEEDED!

Please give us your old carrier bags.

We rely heavily on recycled bags to issue food parcels to our clients and our supplies are desperately low. We'd love to have all your old carrier bags - please dig them out from under the sink and either drop them into the shop (Tues & Thur - 10 till 3) or leave them in one of our collection trollies (Sainsbury, Tesco, Asda or Waitrose). We really appreciate your help!

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