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What it does
Sustenance provides nutritious food for people experiencing food poverty, by repurposing surplus produce. Sustenance operates a weekly community kitchen and food bank in St Leonards on Sea, run by volunteers.
In its own words, from the Charity Commission's register of charities.
What its grants paid for
£36k in 2 published grants recorded
against Hastings between 2025 and 2026, from Sussex Community Foundation and The National Lottery Community Fund.
This is money awarded, which isn't always the same as money spent.
£20k from The National Lottery Community Fund
awarded Thu 2 Jul 2026 · National Lottery Awards for All England
· recorded against Hastings and Rye constituency · The grant on GrantNav ↗
£16k from Sussex Community Foundation
Funding was provided to support 6 months of Sustenance’s core costs.
awarded Wed 12 Mar 2025 · Southern Water Goodwill Fund for Hastings and St Leonards
· recorded against Hastings · The grant on GrantNav ↗