Food Banks and Cost of Living Help in Horndean

Which food bank serves Horndean?

The food bank that serves Horndean is the Horndean and Clanfield Foodbank, run from Horndean Baptist Church in partnership with Horndean Churches Together. East Hampshire District Council's food banks and community pantries page lists it, and the church's own foodbank page describes it as providing a short-term, free, emergency food supply for families in crisis. Its parcels, the church says, give enough nutritious basic ingredients to make several meals, and it is stocked by donations from people in Horndean and the surrounding area.

The council's page gives a telephone number of 07914 504715 and an email of foodbank@horndeanbaptistchurch.org.uk. It lists opening hours as Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 4pm. It says you contact the food bank by telephone to request delivery of a parcel, and that this is for clients living in Horndean and Clanfield only. Anyone needing an urgent delivery must call before 12 noon. Check the church page or the food bank's Facebook page before relying on these details, since volunteer-run services change.

How does a food bank referral work in Horndean?

The church page says anyone wanting a food parcel should call 07914 504715. It also invites statutory agencies, such as other support services, to refer a client using a referral form that it publishes on the same page. The council page says that if you are making a referral, you should contact the volunteers by email. The service is for people in Horndean and Clanfield, so ask the volunteers about anything else when you call.

Is there a food bank in Lovedean, Catherington, Blendworth or Rowlands Castle?

East Hampshire District Council's list names no separate food bank for Lovedean, Catherington or Blendworth, so people there should contact the Horndean and Clanfield service and ask whether they are covered. The parcel delivery service is stated for Horndean and Clanfield addresses only.

The East Hampshire list names no provider for Rowlands Castle. Havant Borough Council keeps a food banks and community food support page that lists services across its area, and asks organisations and residents to contact askcommunity@havant.gov.uk with updates, so that address is the place to ask. That page lists a Leigh Park food bank at Leigh Park Community Centre, Dunsbury Way, Havant, PO9 5BG (self-referral) and Beacon Food Bank at 69-73 Meridian Centre, Havant, PO9 1UN (referral needed), among others.

Are there other food banks in East Hampshire?

East Hampshire District Council's list also names food banks in Alton, Bordon, Headley Down, Liphook, Liss and Petersfield. The Petersfield food bank takes referrals at referrals@pactfoodbank.org.uk, and Liphook's says it does not ask for a referral. None of these is in Horndean, so they are listed for completeness rather than as the first place to try.

Are there community pantries or fridges near Horndean?

East Hampshire District Council's list names no community pantry or community fridge in Horndean, Clanfield, Catherington, Lovedean or Blendworth. That list names pantries and cupboards in Bordon, Alton, Petersfield and Four Marks instead. Closer to Horndean, Havant Borough Council's page lists the Growing Places Community Pantry at Mill Hill, Mill Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7DB. The council describes community pantries as letting you pay a small fee to join and then buy weekly groceries at a reduced price, and says you do not need a referral to use one. Contact Growing Places for opening times before visiting.

What cost of living help is available from the council?

East Hampshire District Council's page on the Crisis and Resilience Fund says the fund was launched by the Government in April 2026 and helps low-income households facing a financial shock, such as a sudden loss of income, an unexpected essential bill, a benefit delay, illness or a family emergency. To be eligible for a crisis payment, the council says you must live full time in Hampshire, be facing hardship, have an immediate need, and either have an adult in the household on a means-tested benefit such as Universal Credit, or have a low income after essential costs. You must also have limited savings, which the council defines as less than £6,000.

You will be asked for bank statements from the last month, photo ID and proof of address, and proof of the crisis, such as a repair quote or redundancy letter. The council says most payments are made as vouchers that can be exchanged for cash at the Post Office or used through PayPoint. A related housing payment replaces discretionary housing payments from 1 April 2026, and the council's benefits page also covers council tax support and housing benefit. Check the council's Crisis and Resilience Fund page for the latest details before you apply.

How do I apply through Citizens Advice East Hampshire?

The council says to apply by contacting your local Citizens Advice service. Citizens Advice East Hampshire lists an Adviceline on 080 8278 7901 for East Hampshire residents, open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. It also takes enquiries through an online form and says its offices are open for pre-booked and drop-in appointments. Its site has a "location and opening times" page with the office addresses.

Quick answers

How do I get a food parcel in Horndean? Phone the Horndean and Clanfield Foodbank on 07914 504715. The council lists it as open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 4pm, with delivery for Horndean and Clanfield addresses.

Do I need a referral? The food bank asks you to phone to request a parcel, and publishes a referral form for statutory agencies. Ask the volunteers if you are unsure.

Is there a community pantry in Horndean? Not on East Hampshire District Council's list. The Growing Places Community Pantry in Waterlooville is listed by Havant Borough Council and needs no referral.

Where can I get cost of living help? Apply for the Crisis and Resilience Fund through Citizens Advice East Hampshire on 080 8278 7901, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.