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We’re Recruiting: People and Culture Trustee
Help shape the next chapter of FareShare Sussex & Surrey FareShare Sussex & Surrey is looking for a new Trustee to join our Board, with experience in people and culture, HR and/or safeguarding. We are a charity with a big role to play across Sussex and Surrey....
The Inside View: Inflation rates are flatter yet longer
Following the release of this months inflation forecasts, our CEO Dan Slatter shares the Inside View on what these rates really mean: 1 in 7 UK adults live with the daily reality of food insecurity or, even worse, hunger. The price of food matters to all of us, we are...
Our visit to: Crawley Open House
Crawley Open House supports people facing homelessness, hardship and social exclusion by giving them a bed, access to advice, and food. Each night 60 people call the organisation home. A lot of visitors are referred by agencies but there is also a drop-in service...
Fantastically Fun Visit to Food and Friendship Lunch Club
As Millie and I made our way through the side door into Hove Methodist Church, a fleet of volunteers in hot pink t-shirts waved us into the space. Sat in a circle with co-ordinator and founder Caroline at the helm, the volunteers paid rapt attention as she directed...
Primary School Community Pantry provides Vital Food Support for Families
Parents and staff at Elm Grove Primary School in Brighton have partnered with FareShare Sussex & Surrey to create a novel, stigma-free solution to address the issues of hunger and poverty that affect many families in the local area. According to the 2019...
Job Opportunity: Warehouse Assistant, Brighton
Join the Fight Against Food Waste and Hunger! Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in your community? As we continue our operations across Sussex and Surrey, we're looking for an enthusiastic team player to help us expand our operations in our...
Awards for All Funding
Last week we were very happy to discover that Awards For All has again given us some funding to support our 265 strong volunteer army across Sussex & Surrey. This funding comes through the National Lottery Community Fund - so thank you to everyone who plays every...
Coldean Community Corner
“It feels like someone cares about you.” Coldean Community Corner is a bright, welcoming space in a parade of shops at the heart of Coldean Village in Brighton. The former shop now has tables & seating, a “pay what you feel” coffee bar and the Pantry, which...
Burgess Hill Pantry: Making Good Food Go Further
“We can provide a safe place and guaranteed good food.” Burgess Hill Pantry is a community fridge based in the centre of Burgess Hill, Sussex offering easily accessible and affordable food. The Pantry provides a wide range of products including fresh fruit and...
The Impact of Climbing Food Prices
“Food costs have risen by 37.2% since March 2020.” Here is a message from Dan Slatter, the CEO of FareShare Sussex & Surrey, on the rising costs of food: UK inflation may be heading in the right direction but food costs are still feeling costly! Food inflation is...