How our foodbank works
Our foodbank offers compassion, advice and practical support to people left without enough money to live on.
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What is a foodbank?
Foodbanks provide emergency food and practical support to people who have been left without enough money to live on.
People also get emotional support, and a reminder that they are not alone and someone understands. Our volunteers offer a friendly face and basic kindness. For many people, it’s the first time someone has sat down and listened to them – especially when they have been worn down by the way our social security system currently works.
Providing emergency food
What is a food voucher?
A food voucher is required to get help from a foodbank. Community organisations such as housing associations, GPs and advice charities can provide a referral for a food voucher, which is then exchanged for a food parcel at our foodbank.
More than food
We offer holistic support and advice to people, often at their toughest moment, in two ways: through funding advisers at our foodbank, and through other external advice services.
This wraparound approach connects people with wider support and puts more money into their pockets, making it far less likely someone will need a foodbank in the future.
Who runs food banks?
Our foodbank is run by the local community, for the local community. From trustees through to volunteers, our team is made up of local people committed to providing support across the area.
Our foodbank is an independent charity, with an independent board of trustees.