Bexhill & Battle Foodbank Summer Picnic Project 26

Aim

Help us to provide picnic packs to all our families this summer to ensure all children have a good meal despite not being in school.

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We're thrilled that local company Penn Elcom have agreed to match funding for this project, up to £2500. So every £1 you give goes further!

Who are we and what do we do?

Established in 2012, the Bexhill and Battle foodbank provided food to 7087 people in 2025, a great many of whom were families with school-age children. With the long summer holiday approaching, many families will be wondering how they can keep everyone fed without the certainty of a hot school meal. We want to help...

We can all enjoy a picnic....

We want to ease the burden on all our clients by offering an extra bag of picnic provisions (in addition to their regular food parcel), so all the family can have a nutritious and enjoyable lunch together - maybe even outside if the weather is fine!

As well as picnic supplies - sandwich provisions, cartons of juice, cereal bars, crisps etc, we want to provide sun cream and some fun outdoor toys so the children can all enjoy their time in the sun, getting fresh air and enjoying the many free activities in our local area. 

Family Time & Increased Mental Wellbeing

By providing picnic provisions, we will help families to spend time together (no matter the age differences) as they can go somewhere free, like the park or the beach and enjoy fresh air and some fun exercise together playing ball games, skipping or having a water fight. We believe this opportunity for families to get outside and spend time together without the worry of how they will afford it will improve mental well-being for adults and children alike.

If you are (or someone you know is) having to make the impossible decision of whether to buy enough food or pay an essential bill...

Tell them to get in touch with us. We are available to everyone in crisis in Bexhill, Battle & the surrounding rural villages (not served by another foodbank).

Please tell them to come along when we are open, or contact us at [email protected] // 01424 736515 // 07866 570468

We see clients from all walks of life, and everyone is treated with the same respect:

"Foodbanks gives us confidence that no matter the situation, we are not alone, and with their kindness, we can overcome any challenge." a recent client of the Bexhill branch.

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 2nd July 2026 at 4:30pm