Vibe's Christmas Foodbank Campaign

In the run up to Christmas, we will be highlighting five foodbanks in the Watford area who are in need of donations.

If you are interested in making a donation, this article includes lists of items that each charity is in need of this festive season, as well as when and where you can drop it off.

Demand for food is a lot higher than the supply that foodbanks are receiving, and it is likely that more people will be in need over the winter as the cost of living crisis continues.

Each charity does great work supporting people in need in Watford and any donations you make will be greatly appreciated by whichever foodbank you choose to support. Thank you for your generosity and Merry Christmas from all of the Vibe 107.6 FM Team!

Watford Foodbank
The foodbank warehouse at The Empire Centre, Imperial Way, WD24 4YH is open from Monday to Saturday from 10am until 1pm where people can drop donations. Below is the list of items that Watford Foodbank have requested:

• Long Life Milk

• Tinned Meat

• Tinned Fish

• Rice Pudding

• Custard

• Tinned Fruit

• Jam

• Mashed Potato

• Tinned Potatoes

• Pasta Sauces

• Tinned Tomatoes

• Soup

• Baked Beans

• Tinned Vegetables

• Pasta

For more information about the work of Watford Foodbank, check out their website: https://watfordfoodbank.co.uk/  

Food for All Meriden Foodbank
Donations are accepted every Friday from 8:30am until 11am at the Meriden Community Centre, Garsmouth Way, Watford, WD25 9ET. Below is the list of items that Food For All Meriden Foodbank have requested:

• Any non-perishable food

• Tinned vegetables

• Tinned chickpeas and pulses

• Baked beans

• Tinned tomatoes or tomato passata

• Pasta sauce

• Pasta

• Rice

• Milk (plant based are welcome as well)

• Juice

• Cereals and/or porridge oat

• Baby food 

• Baby wipes and baby toiletries

• Toiletries

• Cleaning products

• Nappies from size 4 to size 8

• Any Christmas goodies are welcome too

Manna Foodbank
The donation drop off point is at Watford Elim Church Hall, Leavesden Road WD24 5ED (building is opposite house 7 Leavesden Road) Tuesdays to Fridays between 10am and 12pm. 

The foodbank will also open their doors on Christmas Eve for people to collect food, toiletries, clothing and toys. The church hall will have two sessions, one from 2pm and another from 7pm and all in need are welcome to go along. 

Below is the list of items that Manna Foodbank have requested:

• Cupboard staples

• Rice

• Pasta

• Tins

• Cleaning products

• Toiletries 

One Vision Food Programme
Donations are accepted Monday to Saturday at Penfold Park, St Albans Road, Watford, WD25 0GB. Below is the list of items that One Vision have requested:

• Canned vegetables and fruits

• Dried or canned pulses (lentils, chickpeas, beans)

• Rice, pasta, and whole grains

• Cooking oils and spices

• Fresh fruits and vegetables 

• Tea, Coffees & Sugar 

For more information about what the One Vision Food Programme does, visit their website: https://www.onevisionproject.org/programmes/food-programme/  

Foodbank St James
The foodbank is open every Monday from 8am to 3pm for people to drop things off at St James Road Baptist Church Hall, 23-27 St James Road, Watford WD18 0DZ. The hall is just down the road from the church and the foodbank has asked that people ring the door bell at the front entrance. Below is the list of items that Foodbank St James have requested:
Non-perishable Food:

• Long life milk

• Salt

• Oil

• Breakfast cereals

• Packets of dried grains, beans, pulses, pasta, tea, sugar, seeds and nuts.

• Tins and jars of tomatoes, fruit, sweetcorn, peas, carrots, mixed veg, beans, pulses, pasta sauce, instant coffee, jam and honey.

• Fruit juice and squash

• Biscuits

• Snacks for school kids like raisin packs 

• Christmas chocolates and biscuits would be super too!

Toiletries:

• For men and women:

• Shower gels / body wash

• Shampoo

• Hand wash / soap bars

• Shaving gel

• Razors

• Sanitary products, especially pads

Household:

• Laundry detergent

• Washing up liquid

• Cleaning products for kitchen and bathroom

• Toilet rolls