Romsey Foodbank

Romsey Foodbank Emergency food for local people in crisis In Romsey today there are families and individuals struggling to put food on the table.

For many people a sudden crisis, redundancy, benefit delay or even an unexpected bill – can mean going hungry. The number of people in our area requiring emergency food provision has increased in recent years as well as nationally. Romsey Foodbank provides emergency food and support for local people in crisis. All food is donated by the public and is non-perishable and in-date. Food is then sorted

by volunteers. Frontline care professionals such as doctors and social workers identify people in crisis and can issue a food voucher. Clients receive three days of nutritionally balanced, non-perishable food in exchange for their food voucher. The Romsey Foodbank was created because we think it is important that local people provide for the needs of their local community: for almost 10 years the Andover Foodbank has provided food for those in need in Romsey. How a Foodbank works
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1. Non-perishable food is donated by the public, maybe at a supermarket collection, harvest festival or drop off point across the town.
2. Volunteers collect the food and sort it at the warehouse.
3. Frontline care professionals, including Health Visitors, Social Workers, Connexions staff, CAB advisors, and many other organisations, give foodbank vouchers to people in crisis who they are working with.
4. Foodbank vouchers are then exchanged for 5-7 days of food at the foodbank distribution centre.
5. Foodbank takes time to listen and signpost clients to further support. How to donate food:
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Our shopping list of the items currently needed most is posted from time to time on this page and on our website. As well as the collections that various schools, churches and other organisations make, you can bring donations to collection points at Waitrose and The Abbey. If you are part of a school, church, community group or company and would like to organise a food collection on our behalf please contact the Romsey foodbank manager by email ([email protected]) or by phoning 07761 405870

Sponsors and supporters
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Romsey Foodbank has been supported by:
* Churches Together in Romsey
* Mens Shed
* Oasis Bookshop
* Waitrose
* Lemon & Jinja
* Braishfield Bees
* Southern Co-op
* Rivermore

Romsey Foodbank is part of The Trussell Trust's UK-wide foodbank network. Romsey Foodbank Charity Number 1154422

Here’s our latest shopping list. We’re particularly low on UHT milk and, oddly, tinned spaghetti. Thanks for your suppor...
15/04/2026

Here’s our latest shopping list. We’re particularly low on UHT milk and, oddly, tinned spaghetti. Thanks for your support.

Here’s our latest shopping list. We’re also running a bit low on treats, like sweets and chocolate (excluding Easter Egg...
31/03/2026

Here’s our latest shopping list. We’re also running a bit low on treats, like sweets and chocolate (excluding Easter Eggs!). Thanks for your support 😀

A big thank you to Powell & Sons Commercials for their amazing donation of 120 Easter eggs 🤩
26/03/2026

A big thank you to Powell & Sons Commercials for their amazing donation of 120 Easter eggs 🤩

Thank you for your generous donations of Easter Eggs, which will be distributed to local families accessing the Foodbank...
24/03/2026

Thank you for your generous donations of Easter Eggs, which will be distributed to local families accessing the Foodbank. 😊

Here's the list of items we currently need, plus a few we don't!
18/03/2026

Here's the list of items we currently need, plus a few we don't!

Can you help with donations for our 2025 Christmas Hamper appeal? 🫶🙏❄️🎄🎅🎁 We run hamper making events the week before Ch...
14/11/2025

Can you help with donations for our 2025 Christmas Hamper appeal? 🫶🙏❄️🎄🎅🎁

We run hamper making events the week before Christmas - where 150 families experiencing extreme hardship in our community get to come in and make up a bag of goodies to take home with them.

Romsey Foodbank is part of the work of Freedom Church Romsey. As an organisation we are committed to the safeguarding of...
13/11/2025

Romsey Foodbank is part of the work of Freedom Church Romsey. As an organisation we are committed to the safeguarding of children and adults with care and support needs and to ensuring their well-being 🫶

Sunday 16th November is a national day to raise awareness of the importance of safeguarding. We will be reminding people of those who are responsible in our church and how you can refer any concerns.

Sim Dendy is our SG lead, Ben Tanton is deputy,  Catherine Adomah is our SG administrator & Amanda Jones is our Trustee responsible for safeguarding.  All can be approached in person or by writing with concerns.

Our church is affiliated with a Christian charity called 31:8 who get their name from this verse in proverbs “Speak out on behalf of the voiceless, and for the rights of all who are vulnerable”.

They aspire to:
- Equip society with the skills to create safer environments
- To empower society to respond appropriately to those who are vulnerable, or who have experienced abuse
- To encourage society to stand against oppression and exploitation by informing legislation, and striving to raise the standards of safeguarding practice

If you have any questions or concerns please get in touch.

We couldn't do what we do without this incredibly generous community ❤️Your harvest donations help ensure we can continu...
13/11/2025

We couldn't do what we do without this incredibly generous community ❤️Your harvest donations help ensure we can continue providing essential food services in this area for another year. You have helped re-stock our bare shelves!

We are excited to help launch this new group starting at the Elim Church…
21/10/2025

We are excited to help launch this new group starting at the Elim Church…

Struggling with the cost of living?

Join our FREE CAP* Life Skills group – a friendly, relaxed place to gain practical tips for everyday life, boost your wellbeing, and connect with others over tea, coffee & cake!

📅 Starts Tuesday 4 Nov, 10:30am–12:15pm
📍 Elim Church, Romsey, SO51 8HL
📩 Book now: https://freedomchurchuk.churchsuite.com/events/plj5fow1
📞 Contact Pat: [email protected] | 07542 340562

*Christians Against Poverty

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11/10/2025

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Worrying about money isn't just numbers. It's the sleepless nights, stress and emotional toll that comes with facing hardship.

Over HALF of people turning to food banks are struggling with a mental health problem.

It's not right. We look forward to a day where everyone can afford the essentials they need to survive, thrive and live with dignity 💚

Thank you to all the walkers on behalf of the Romsey Foodbank team too! For more information about the new home we are h...
01/10/2025

Thank you to all the walkers on behalf of the Romsey Foodbank team too! For more information about the new home we are hoping to build - please see the Freedom Church website: https://www.freedomchurch.uk/buildingfreedom

A big thank you to Rotary club of Romsey Test too for organising such a wonderful event - Walk the Test Way

CONGRATULATIONS!!

A huge well done to all the groups that walked the Test Way today! What an incredible achievement🥳
Thank you for raising money for Building Freedom, getting that one step closer to a new church building and community centre in Romsey!

Address

Freedom Centre, Unit 6 Greatbridge Business Park, Budds Lane
Romsey
SO510HA

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 12:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+447761405870

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