Food Banks
CBF donates books to Chichester & Bognor Food banks every month.
Supporting Food Banks
At Children’s BookFest we are devoted to putting brand new books into the hands of all local children, despite their circumstances, which is why we provide books to five food banks all year round!
Every month we select 170 children’s books, to suit all ages, from picture books to young adult titles. This increases to 250 books for both November and December. We stick our specially designed book plate inside each one and hand deliver them to Chichester and Bognor food banks where they are gratefully received.
“The partnership with Children’s BookFest has made it possible for us as a food bank to provide books for children whose families are finding it hard to afford the basics and where a book is seen as a luxury. It’s lovely to see the faces of the children who are able to choose a book and take it home with them. Thank you Children’s BookFest for all the joy you have brought to the many children that have come through our doors at Chichester district food bank.”
— Jo Kondabeka, CEO Chichester district food bank
Feed The Mind
Children’s BookFest is inviting local schools and businesses to donate new children’s books to foodbanks through their ‘Feed The Mind’ initiative. If your school or business would like to get involved please contact jen@childrensbookfest.org.
Support the BookFest
From sponsorship and donations to opportunities to fundraise there are many ways to get involved. Each year Children’s BookFest ensures that thousands of local children are gifted new books. Your support makes all the difference!