Donate food

We’d like to express our heartfelt thanks on behalf of all those that we are able to help because of your generous donations and support. All your donations go directly towards helping those in Medway who are struggling financially at the moment. 

Sadly, the need remains very high, whilst the ability of many to donate has reduced. This means that there are many items where our stock levels are very low. In order for us to be able to continue to offer the same level of support to those facing a time of financial crisis, we continue to need your help, but please only donate if you are financially in a position to do so.

The items that we currently urgently need are on the stock shortage or ‘shopping’ list. Because of the high level of need, the demand on our stock items often outweighs the donations of items coming into our warehouse and we have to buy stock. Anything that you are able to donate will make a real difference in the life of someone in crisis in Medway.

If you are part of a local group, church, school or business that would like to collect and donate items for us, you may wish to consider focussing on just a few items or even one item from our list. This will help your group or team members to remember the items required, and will help us to significantly improve the stock levels of those items. If you would like us to suggest particular items for your group to focus on, then please contact our office. Alternatively, look at our social media pages for our current suggested ‘Item(s) of the Week’.

We aim to provide a broad spread of basic provisions and some treats and extras where we can. We also stock non-food items such as toiletries and household/cleaning products, as these are also needed by those who come to us for help.

All donated items should be unopened, in date (e.g. more than 2 months before the “best before date” or BBD) and in good condition. Medway Foodbank only works with non-perishable items (tinned and dried goods), i.e. not fresh, chilled or “use by” dated items. These criteria help us to avoid waste and support more people.

What to donate

Warehouse donations

If you wish to deliver items directly to our warehouse or need items to be collected, please contact our office first on 01634 757057 or info@medway.foodbank.org.uk to arrange a slot. If you receive the answerphone when you call, please do leave a message and we will call you back as soon as possible. Please do not just turn up as we want to keep everyone safe and we do not want you to have a wasted journey.

To use supermarket ‘home delivery’ to purchase and deliver direct to our warehouse, please contact our office first so that you know the best delivery days/times for us before you book a slot with the supermarket.

Medway Foodbank Office and Warehouse
Unit 26,
Riverside 1
Sir Thomas Longley Road
Medway City Estate
ROCHESTER,
Kent
ME2 4DP

Please do contact the office if you have any questions or need further information. Thank you for your ongoing help, support and prayers – Medway Foodbank would not operate without your kindness and generosity.

We always welcome donations and promise to use them to provide help to people in crisis. Occasionally we send food to other nearby foodbanks to support their work, particularly if they experience shortages. This ensures your donations go to help people wherever they are in the UK. Donated items that are not deemed suitable for distribution to clients may be used to raise funds or may be passed on to other charitable organisations in Medway. In addition, surplus stock may also be passed on to organisations supporting those in need in the Medway area. If you would like more information on this then please use the ‘contact us’ section to make your request, giving your full name, contact telephone number and postal address for our response. Thank You.