Walton & Hersham Foodbank appeals for help

The foodbank is experiencing an unprecedented increase in the number of people being referred for emergency food support. Although our foodbank had anticipated a spike in demand due to the cost-of-living crisis, the number of people currently being helped is much higher than ever have predicted.

Nina Malyon, Manager of the Walton & Hersham Foodbank, says, “We are acutely aware that we cannot keep ramping up the service indefinitely which is why we are focusing on involving more support services, particularly at The Bridge, to look at ways that we can help people out of crisis."

During January 2024, the foodbank fed, on average, 128 people each week. This compares to a figure of 83 people each week in January 2023, a 51% increase.

The foodbank can only operate with the help of their team of volunteers and with kind donations of food and cash from our local community. To find out how you can help, click here.