Helping Hyndburn - Give a little change a lot

Aim

To bring a little happiness to people in our community who are struggling financially.

Why are we crowdfunding?

For the past five years, our Food Pantry has been at the heart of our community, supporting more than 400 households every week across our three open days. We are entirely volunteer-led, with no paid staff, and we’re incredibly proud that our team is made up of dedicated local people who want to give back. We even have a waiting list of volunteers, showing just how strong the community spirit is around our project.

We know that what we do makes a meaningful difference. Families on low incomes, people on zero‑hour contracts, older residents, those living with long‑term health conditions, refugees, asylum seekers, and anyone struggling to balance food and bills turn to us for support. Alongside access to low‑cost, healthy food, we also provide budgeting sessions, reduce social isolation, and offer a positive, welcoming place where people feel they belong.

Our vision

Our vision is simple: that no one in our community faces hardship alone, and that families can enjoy dignity, stability, health, and togetherness.

How we’ll spend the money raised

Every pound donated will directly support our community. Funding will allow us to:

• Run budgeting workshops that help families stretch their income further
• Ensure everyone has access to an affordable food shop, helping households manage rising costs

We supplement all our work with donations from local businesses, who run food drives on our behalf. This initiative grows every year, gaining momentum through local media and social media support, helping us stretch resources even further. We also regularly attend and host fundraising events, with every penny raised going back into the Food Pantry.

Impact

Your support will help us do more than provide food. With your help, we will:

• Relieve pressure on families during financially challenging times
• Reduce stress and isolation by ensuring people feel valued and supported
• Strengthen community ties by creating a space grounded in solidarity and care

Your contribution will directly help us turn a difficult time into one of dignity, warmth, and community for hundreds of families.

How you can help

There are three simple ways to support our project:

1. Make a donation

Every pledge — big or small — brings us closer to our goal. Early donations help build momentum and inspire others to give.

2. Spread the word

Share our project with friends, family, neighbours, workplace groups or community pages. The more people we reach, the greater the impact.

3. Volunteer with us

If you’d like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you. You can contact us through the “Contact” section using the subject line:
 “I want to volunteer my time or expertise.”

 One of our volunteers is 80 years old and is one of our most reliable volunteers and says that the Pantry has given her  anew lease in life and made her feel wanted and valued again.

Several customers who visit our free community café comment that we are the only place they can go to due to lack of funds that gives them someone to talk to and makes them feel part of the community. This helps prevent social isolation and gives people a reason to come out and meet people.

We also sit and chat with our customers and help with any troubles they have even if its just listening to their concerns they feel heard.

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made