EASTLEIGH BASICS BANKWho 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 can if appropriate issue you with a e-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 refered we will call to arrange when you can collect your food from the Eastleigh Basics Bank shop. There you recieve enough food and essentials to last up to 7 days for the number of individuals stated on the refferal. 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 get in touch 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 can refer you to us for support.
LATEST NEWS...Some StatisticsLast updated 6th August 2021 The coronavirus attack is having a huge impact on all our lives and as we find ourselves in lockdown once again, hundreds of people in our area are experiencing job insecurity, illness and isolation. Shopping, even online, is not an option for many. Demand for our services rose dramatically during 2020 as a result of the pandemic and by the end of the year we had provided food for 5,110 people - more than double any year in our history. Demand has continued at a similar level though 2021 and so far this year we've provided food for 2,832 people in 2021 - 1,592 adults and 1,240 children. People and organisations in Eastleigh have been incredibly generous and we continue to receive donations of both food and money to keep our shelves well stocked. We've fed 26,555 people since we first opened ten years ago in May 2011. |
STOCK UPDATELast updated 16th September 2021 We really appreciate any donations, especially of the following items. Items in most urgent need are highlighted in bold:
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, biscuits, pasta, soup and tinned tomatoes. We also now have plenty of nappies, Stock donations can be made at: our Basics Bank shop in Wells Place, Eastleigh (Tuesday & Thursday 10am - 3pm) or any of these places:
Thank you!
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