News & Stories

Nourish seeks new Treasurer

Press Release

Nourish Community Foodbank Ltd is a registered charity operating in the Borough of Tunbridge Wells, South Tonbridge and surrounding areas. We provide emergency food and provisions to people in crisis. Since 2012, we have provided over half a million meals to local people in need....

Nourish Annual Review reports busiest year in the charity’s history

Nourish Community Foodbank has published its Annual Review for the financial year 2022-2023, which highlights a sharp increase in referral numbers, regrettably meaning it was their busiest year ever. The charity supported 17,099 people in crisis in the borough of Tunbridge Wells, south Tonbridge and...

Donate an Easter Egg or text EASTER to 70480 to help Nourish support local children

Nourish Community Foodbank is asking local families, schools, places of worship and businesses to help them support children living in food poverty this Easter with a small donation to ensure they don’t have to feel different to their peers. Donors are being asked to either...

Alison’s Story

Alison* had been earning enough to cover her costs and feed her children, but her income dropped when she started maternity leave. Her relationship broke up, so there was no other earner in the home, and she was in real difficulties as the school summer...

Monika’s Story

Monika* was long−term homeless when she was referred to us by the Bridge Trust, who were providing supported accommodation until she could get back on her feet. We provided her with a starter parcel (toiletries, cleaning products, cupboard essentials) plus a slow cooker (with supplies...

Mohammed’s Story

Resettled to the area by the UN High Commission for Refugees, Mohammed* was referred to us as an emergency case. When he found employment, he had been temporarily left with almost no income, due to the change−over between benefits. Mohammed had financial commitments like paying...