Tackling hardship across Horsham District

Local, practical help for people across Horsham District facing hunger, hardship and money worries – with support that goes beyond crisis.

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630
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15
Foodbank sites
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112
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Here when life feels heavy

If you are staring at empty cupboards, worried about school holidays or lying awake thinking about bills, you are not alone and you are not a failure. Life gets heavy, and Horsham Matters is here for those moments.

When you come to us, you are met with a smile, not judgment. We start with what you need right now, like emergency food from our foodbank or Hub on the Move, and then gently look at the bigger picture together. We can sit down over a cuppa, help you work through your budget, check benefits and connect you with other support so things start to feel more manageable again.

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Crisis support

Support during difficult moments, including foodbank and support

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Friendly local cafés, outreach services and ongoing help to support you moving forward.

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Help Us Fill the Foodbank This Harvest Season

Harvest Appeal

As the harvest season arrives, we’re asking our community to come together and help local people who need it most. Every tin, packet, and pound makes a real difference to someone facing hard times right now.

Can’t get to the shops? A financial donation lets us buy exactly what we’re running low on, so nothing goes to waste and nothing is missed.

Drop off your donations at any of these locations:

  • Tesco Broadbridge Heath
  • Tesco Pulborough
  • Waitrose Horsham
  • Waitrose Storrington
  • Co-op Guildford Road
  • Co-op North Parade
  • Co-op Southwater
  • Shelley’s Budgens, Coltsfoot Drive
  • Lidl Horsham
  • Sainsbury’s Local, Henfield

Every donation, big or small, will make a real difference to someone in our community. Thank you for your support and generosity.

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Help us be there when someone needs support most.

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Help and hope across Horsham District

Horsham Matters is a local charity providing joined-up support when life feels overwhelming. Through Horsham District Foodbank, we offer emergency food support across multiple weekly sessions and via our Hub on the Move mobile foodbank.

Our outreach and support team take time to understand each person’s situation, offering budgeting guidance, benefits checks and advocacy to tackle the root causes of hardship. Our Connecting Cafés provide safe, friendly spaces to talk, connect and find hope. To sustain this work, we run a thriving charity shop and online store selling pre-loved furniture, vinyl, puzzles, books and jewellery, turning donated items into vital funds and affordable options for local households.

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“I was one of your recipients last year when I got Cancer! Your help came in so handy as I wasn’t earning an income and SSP only went that far! The lovely donations to the food bank are a Godsend. Thank you to those who support this and the donations given to HM. I am forever grateful for Horsham Matters You are all so amazing! Thank you.”

Horsham Resident

“A huge difference to my life – by the time I’ve done the bills there is no money left”

Horsham Resident

“I first came to the Connecting Café a few years ago, as it was starting up. I came on my own, but I quickly made friends with the others, it’s a really welcoming environment. The food is good, and it’s great not to have to make it myself; I live alone and I can’t always be bothered with cooking. Coming here gives my week a structure: I know that every Tuesday, I need to get myself here by lunchtime; without that, it’d be easy to just stay at home all day. And it’s given me a great friendship group.”

Horsham Resident

“The foodbank’s support has been everything to us from the moment you step in you are so welcomed and loved. They offer so much support and help. Or even just a friendly chat. It all helps. My children are made to feel welcome too. The food and supplies we have had from them have been invaluable. You have helped us more thank you know. God Bless you.”

Horsham District Resident