News

11 Jul 22

New Deal Foodbank Mobile Number

You can now contact us by call, text or message on our new Deal Foodbank mobile number Monday to Friday  0900-1600 Saturday  0900-1300 Please leave a message if no answer 07926 599439 or on 01304 728428

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21 Feb 22

Food Distribution Sessions Restarting from 1st March 2022

We are pleased to be able to announce that our distribution sessions will be restarting from 1st March 2022 St Richards Church, 165 Mill Hill, Deal, CT14 9JR – Tuesdays 12.00 till 14.00 Trinity Church, Union Road, Deal, CT14 6EA – Fridays 10.00 till 12.00 The ‘Community Matters’ Mobile Foodbank will be starting service from […]

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16 Feb 22

Exciting News – Project ‘Community Matters’ our Mobile Foodbank Goes Live from 1st March 2022

We have recently bought a large van and had it converted to create a Mobile Foodbank. This has been funded by very kind financial donations alongside some large grants – for which we are very grateful. Thank you one and all. This will allow us to travel out to all parts of our local area […]

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7 Jan 22

Household Support Fund – help with food, heating and energy needs

Household Support Fund DDC have allocated money to Deal Foodbank to help people in our local community who are struggling financially over the Winter months to afford food and energy for their family. This is a grant to cover mainly food, warmth, energy. You need to apply for assistance through our linked agencies/referrers Citizens Advice 01304202442 (if […]

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31 Dec 21

Changes to Foodbank Operation due to Covid

Due to the current Covid situation Deal Foodbank has decided to return to a delivery only service. This is to keep our volunteers and those using the Foodbank as safe as possible. This will start from 1st January 2022 (Happy New Year to you all). You will still need to obtain a Foodbank voucher … […]

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23 Dec 21

Sainsbury’s Collection Update

We would like to say a massive thank you to so many people for your generosity, Christmas and community spirit ! Thank you to Sainsbury’s Deal for hosting us, Thank you to Sainsbury’s customers and people that came down to see us, Thank you to all of our volunteers, Thank you to Pam and Keith […]

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23 Dec 21

Christmas/New Year Update

Please contact Deal Foodbank on 01304 728428 for assistance over the Christmas and New Year period when our normal referral agencies are not open (please leave a message if no answer and we will get back to you). No Foodbank session at St Richards next week (Tue 28th) but there is a Foodbank session at […]

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8 Dec 21

THANKS to all our supporters from large and small businesses in the Deal area

Sainsburys Coop Aldi Deal With It Men’s Style by Aaron Maxteds Barkened Hut 55 Margheritas Walmer Fish and Chips Pop up Cafe We are also so grateful to the local churches in Deal and Sandwich, who maintain their donations throughout the year We are now able to give phone vouchers to those who are unable […]

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3 Dec 21

You’re Not Alone

We are trying to publicise what we do as a Foodbank and to show more up to date relevant local information for people who may benefit from it. Many people are finding themselves in a difficult financial position as a result of the COVID Pandemic. The Foodbank is here to help you – please don’t […]

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3 Dec 21

Reopening Today – Friday 3rd December – Trinity Church Distribution Centre, Deal

We are delighted to announce that the Trinity Church Distribution Centre, Deal is reopening today from 10.00 till 12.00 This will now be open every Friday 10.00 till 12.00 Please feel free to share this information via social media or by contacting local friends and family. Vouchers can be obtained by phoning any of the […]

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