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, schools, social services and some local charities.
1. GET IN TOUCH WITH US.
If you call or email our foodbank we can talk through your situation and put you in touch with a relevant local agency.
2. ARRANGE A VISIT TO THE REFERRAL AGENCY OR CONTACT THEM BY ‘PHONE.
They will discuss your situation and supply you with a foodbank voucher where appropriate.
3. NORMALLY YOU WOULD NEED TO BRING YOUR FOODBANK VOUCHER TO YOUR NEAREST FOODBANK CENTRE.
At the moment our foodbank centres are closed and we are delivering supplies direct to each household. The referral agency will send the voucher direct to the foodbank and the foodbank will then contact you about the delivery.
Please note – our delivery centres are closed and the foodbank will contact you about delivery once we have received your voucher from the referral agency, do not go to any of our distribution centres. (You can find a list of our local centres and opening times here. When you arrive, we’ll welcome you with a warm drink and our trained volunteers will chat with you about your situation. We’ll also discuss any dietary needs you may have and exchange your foodbank voucher for a parcel of three days of emergency food. We’ll also help to support you in any other ways that we can. Most of our foodbank centres offer a cafe style environment and our aim is to provide non-judgemental support at the point of crisis.)
If you have any further questions our FAQ’s page may help, or feel free to give us a call.