We are open!
On Wednesday 11th July we opened our depot in Guildford, officially opened by the Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Mr Michael More-Molyneux and the Mayor of Guildford, Sallie Barker.
The depot doubles our capacity for food, with a large ambient, fridge and freezer capacity. The close proximity to the M25 and M3 makes food deliveries easier and additions of our frozen van and 14 tonne lorry gives us capacity to collect more.
How did we get here?
Having an additional depot has been an ambition of ours for a number of years.
At the end of 2023 it became a reality.
November 2023
We got the keys! Anand our Warehouse Manager has a blank canvas for us to get started on.
January 2024
We got to work adapting the space to fit our needs. Ensuring our ground floor level is completely accessible for wheelchairs.
February 2024
The fridge and freezers were fitted – one step closer to receiving food
March 2024
Adaptations were finished and we are ready to start recruiting volunteers and preparing the warehouse to be food-ready.
April 2024
Our forklift truck is delivered, our staff are trained and we can start accepting food.
May 2024
The first food deliveries arrive and we make our very first delivery from the depot.
June 2024
The finishing touches are added to the warehouse making sure we can work safely.
July 2024
We cut the ribbon and officially open the depot. Accepting food and making deliveries four days a week.
How you can get involved?
