News & Stories
Nourish launches Community Christmas Campaign
Nourish Community Foodbank has launched their annual Community Christmas Campaign. Mindful that many people’s household budgets are stretched this year, they are simply asking people to give what they can, to help people in food poverty in the borough this Christmas. Traditionally the charity sees...
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Ready Steady Cook for Nourish
A fantastic group of chefs lined up to go head-to-head in the hope of being crowned Ready Steady Cook Nourish Chef of the Year! Nourish Community Foodbank welcomed over 90 guests to the Old Auction House on Monday 4 November for the inaugural Ready Steady...
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Nourish appoints new Chair of Trustees and wins Kent Charity Award
Simon Vincent has been appointed Chair of Trustees at Nourish Community Foodbank and brings with him a wealth of experience from both his professional and personal life. Simon’s 25 years’ experience in the finance sector includes the last decade focused on the technology side of...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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