News
27 Sep 21
Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival is a traditional annual event held in many countries to celebrate the successful gathering of the year’s crops. It is a time for feasting, sharing food with those in need, and giving thanks. Harvest Festival in the UK takes place on the Sunday nearest to the appearance of the harvest moon (the full […]
2 Jul 21
Our centres are reopening!
NEW: Lighthouse is now open on Wednesdays We are delighted to confirm that most of our foodbank centres are reopening from 5 July 2021. These include the Lighthouse in Woking (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday) as well as our centres in Byfleet (Wednesday) and Sheerwater (Wednesday). We hope to reopen in Sythwood (Tuesday and Friday) within […]
5 Jan 21
We especially need these…
We are very low on certain items in the warehouse. We are very grateful for all donations, but if you are able to donate certain specific items, that would really help us to meet the current demand for these. Please see the regularly updated list on the “Give Help/Donate Food” page. Thank you!
27 Dec 20
Warehouse closure
The Foodbank warehouse at the Lansbury Estate is closed for donations until the 4th January 2021.
17 Dec 20
Holiday opening hours
Our delivery service will be closed from 25 December. Deliveries will start again on 5 January, for referrals made on 4 January. We have various walk-in sessions available: 24/12: 11.30am – 12.30pm The Lighthouse, Woking 30/12: 12.30pm – 2.30pm Byfleet Methodist Church 31/12: 11.30am – 12.30pm The Lighthouse, Woking At the Lighthouse, vouchers will […]
27 Nov 20
We especially need these…
We are very low on certain items in the warehouse. We are very grateful for all donations, but if you are able to donate any of the following items specifically, that would really help us to meet the current demand for these: Crisps Shower gel Deodorant (men’s and women’s) Sponge puddings Peanut butter Jam Marmalade […]
25 Nov 20
Lighthouse opening times on 26 November
On Thursday 26 November only, opening hours at the Lighthouse will change slightly. It will be open from 12.30-2.00. Normal times (10.30-12.30) will resume the following week. See the Locations tab for details.
22 Nov 20
Our New Warehouse on the Lansbury Estate
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we have had to change the way we serve our clients. The foodbank is now mainly operating as a delivery service. As a result, we have upgrading our storage facilities and have moved to a new site on the Lansbury Estate. We have closed the warehouse at Titan storage, […]
13 Nov 20
Christmas 2020
We are excited to be sharing our Christmas shopping list and reverse advent calendar for 2020. Christmas Shopping List 2020 Woking Foodbank Reverse Advent Calendar 2020
31 Oct 20
Lighthouse Foodbank Reopening 5th November
We are pleased to announce that the Lighthouse will reopen on Thursdays between 1030 and 1230. See the Locations tab for details.