Hangleton & West Blatchington Food Bank

The Food Bank was formed by members of two local Christian churches, St George's RC Church and St Peter's. The aim was to support locals in the community who were in food poverty or crisis situations by directly putting the gospel message into action, to love our neighbour as he had loved us.

"On the 10th of December 2014 we opened our doors. That was a great day. It was the day two Christian churches opened their doors and hearts to their local community."

- Colm Lennon, Former food bank Chair.

The Food Bank has gone from strength to strength since opening. We have gone from supporting three households a week to an average of thirty; up to 150 people each week receive tinned consumables, toiletries, store cupboard items and fresh fruit and veg from the food bank.

In early 2017, following successful funding bids, we were able to employ our first full member of staff, a part-time coordinator. We also gained official charity status!

Our volunteer pool has also expanded beyond the two original churches and we now welcome volunteers from across the local community and beyond, from all denominations and backgrounds.