service
Free
Our foodbank is a project founded by local churches and community groups, working together towards stopping hunger in our local area.
- Food & drink
- community
What is this service?
If you need help from our foodbank there are a few simple steps to follow.
The most important step is to get a foodbank voucher.
In order to provide the most appropriate help for the circumstances of your situation we work with local agencies. If they feel you are struggling to put food on the table, they will issue you with a foodbank voucher. The local agency can also provide long term support if needed to help address some of the issues behind the reasons for your crisis. Agencies we work with include: Citizens Advice, housing support officers, children’s centres, health visitors, social services and some local charities.
If you are in financial crisis and live in England or Wales, please call **[0808 2082138](tel:0808 2082138) **for free (open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) to talk confidentially with a trained Citizens Advice adviser. They can help address your crises and provide support to maximise your income, help you navigate the benefits system, and identify any additional grants you could be entitled to. If needed, they’ll issue you with a voucher so you can get an emergency food parcel from your local food bank.
Good to know
- Cost: Free
- Additional information: Foodbanks use a voucher referral system. Clients will need a voucher issued by local agencies. To find out more about the agencies that hold our vouchers and how you can get help, please contact us. For vouchers and contact 07385 921 627 (10am - 1pm) or 0808 208 2138 (9am - 5pm)