Coronavirus: Urgent appeal to stockpilers in Lewes, Newhaven, Peacehaven and Seaford

The Sussex Express has teamed up with Lewes District Council to support this campaign.

Over the last week, many anxious shoppers have stocked up on food supplies.

The latest estimate is that Britain has about £1billion worth of food now lying in kitchens, cupboards, and spare bedrooms.

Thankfully, supermarkets have responded brilliantly and the shelves are re-stocking nicely. However, our local foodbanks are now in desperate need of your support.

They are running out of tins and packets at a frightening rate.

Please think about your extra supplies and consider donating a few of them.

People in the Lewes district rely on foodbanks to get them through the week.

Please show your support for them at this critical time.

Please support our campaign via your social media channels by using the hashtag #supportfoodbanks

The current list of desperately needed products, and where to drop them, is listed here but we advise you to check with individual food banks for the latest information on drop-off and collection arrangements:

UHT milk

Tins of fruit, vegetables, meat, tuna and soup

Biscuits, tea, coffee, sugar

Fresh fruit and vegetables

Pasta and sauces

Cereal

Feminine hygiene products

Basic toiletries

Cleaning products

Drop-off locations are:

Lewes

Christ Church - Prince Edward’s Road (Wednesday - 2pm-5pm & Monday - 9:30am - 1pm)

Nationwide – 59 High street

Landport Community Room, Horsfield Road

Newhaven

Information and Advice Hub, 31a High Street, Newhaven

Newhaven Town Council offices

Denton Island Community Centre

Peacehaven:

Peacehaven Information Office, Meridian Centre

Seaford

Contact Seahaven Storehouse on 07921 844930