GAIL's Bakery Farnham

The Hale Community Centre is a community resource that provides a range of services, Including a Community Fridge & Cupboard. We aim to re-distribute unwanted edible food from local businesses and individual households, which can then be taken by anyone who wants to get involved with the project. This prevents the food going to waste and into landfill. We would like to become a part of the community and bring people together, whilst looking after our environment.

Brightwells Gostrey has been in the heart of the community for older people for over 30 years. We provide a warm and friendly environment for senior citizens to meet. Offering a variety of vital activities and services including door to door transport, freshly cooked meals, daily activities, exercise classes, gardening, singing, craft workshops, outings and much more. We are proud to bring a sense of belonging, companionship, fun and enjoyment to those in their golden years. We also offer a Community Meal Service, ensuring those who need it, regularly receive a nutritious freshly cooked meal and pudding. All dishes are prepared from scratch in our kitchen, including vegetarian options and diabetic requirements. Meals are delivered between 11:30am and 1pm, Monday - Friday by our friendly team of volunteers. Afternoon tea as well as frozen options are also available for the weekends. Sending our warmest and well wishes to you all during this extremely difficult time. Whilst our social centre has sadly closed for the time being, we are still very much here for the older community of Farnham. We have extended our daily meal service, delivering in Farnham and the surrounding villages. If you are interested or know of someone in need, please do call Maggie or Jess on 01252 725330 / 01252 727280

The Alex Acheampong Foundation (Registered Charity Number: 1212170) is an established charity dedicated to operating a food bank in the Hampshire area. The Alex Acheampong Foundation Food Bank is a UK-based, community-led initiative operating primarily in Farnborough, Hampshire, with a core mission to support individuals and families living in Rushmoor and surrounding areas. serving residents facing hardship, crisis, or social isolation. Our services are delivered weekly from Mayfield Community Centre, where we provide free food parcels in a welcoming, respectful environment. We do not currently offer a delivery service, all food is collected onsite. Visitors are also invited to enjoy afternoon tea, friendly conversation, and access to practical essentials such as toiletries and baby items when available. We work closely with and support several UK-based groups, including the Farnborough ESOL Team (supporting Nepali nationals), Rushmoor Young Carers, and homeless or sheltered residents in Aldershot. The food bank is expanding to accept fresh, ambient, and frozen food items, helping to reduce waste through partnerships with local food suppliers. While all food is currently funded directly by our trustees through charitable contributions, we are actively seeking UK-based partnerships with supermarkets and retailers to sustain our growing service. Referrals are accepted from UK schools, health professionals, social workers, housing officers, and self-referring individuals. We are committed to ensuring every visitor is treated with dignity, kindness, and without judgment. Our work has been recognised locally, receiving positive Google reviews, an endorsement from Julia Tedeschi (ESOL Team), and a 5-star food hygiene rating from Rushmoor Borough Council in June 2025.