St Albans & District Foodbank: A Lifeline for Our Community

Our Mission
St Albans & District Foodbank is dedicated to preventing and relieving poverty across St Albans District and surrounding areas. We ensure that no one in our community faces the crisis of hunger by providing essential support during difficult times.

Why the Community Needs Us
No one should have to face hunger, yet rising living costs are driving more families into crisis. In 2023/24, we saw a 19% increase in the number of food parcels distributed, reflecting the sharp rise in financial hardship across the district. Our Foodbank provides three days of nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people referred to us in crisis, helping them through their toughest moments.

How We Help
Clients are referred to us by partners such as Citizens Advice, health professionals, and local schools. With their referral, they can access:

• Three-day emergency food parcels provided through our 9 distribution hubs across St Albans District.

• Essential non-food items like hygiene products, cleaning supplies, fresh produce, and eggs when available.

• Specialist support and advice from representatives of Citizens Advice and our dedicated Wellbeing and Engagement Coordinator, who help clients access benefit advice, specialist services, and mental health support.

How Your Donation Helps
Your donations make all the difference. Financial contributions enable us to:

• Operate our warehouse, hubs, and delivery van.

• Support essential volunteers/staff to run and our services.

• Purchase food and non-food items when donations fall short.

Thank You!
Your support directly impacts families who need us, providing not just food but hope and a much-needed cup of tea. In the past year, your generosity has allowed us to distribute thousands of food parcels to those who needed them most.

Everyone should be able to afford the essentials. Together, we can make this happen.