Harvest Time 2026

As the summer recedes and we head into autumn, our thoughts turn to celebrating harvest.

This year, given the challenging dry and hot weather conditions, many farmers had to bring their harvests forward.

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board stated it is the earliest harvest since their records began 20 years ago!

Yet, despite the challenges this year, taking time to give thanks for what food we have continues a centuries old tradition in the UK.

This year, the Harvest Moon, which has traditionally brightened fields at night for collecting the crops around the autumn equinox, will rise on 26 September. It will be joined by Saturn too!

According to Discover Britain, the word harvest is from the Old English word ‘hærfest’ meaning ‘autumn’. And, its states on its website that a Cornish vicar, the Rev. Robert Hawker, was instrumental in reviving the harvest festival for his Christian and Victorian congregation in 1843.

Nowadays, the harvest season also provides an opportunity for people to help others in need.

For Newquay Foodbank, it is vital in supporting our stock levels.

Community groups, schools and churches kindly encourage their community to donate food and essential personal care products to us.

We are very grateful for this help.

One example this year, is Indian Queens Methodist Chapel whose donation of 78kg of items is the (approx.) equivalent of 156 meals.

Follow us on our social media channels to discover more about the fabulous people who are sharing their ‘harvest’ with us.

If you would like to do so too, head to newquay.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/. 

You can also check out how to fundraise for us at newquay.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/community-fundraising/

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