How a foodbank works
How do I use the Foodbank ?
You will need to come along to the Foodbank with a voucher that you exchange for food that is appropriate for the size of your family. The family support worker at local schools, local churches and the Children's Centre are holders of vouchers. To ask any further questions call us on 01708 386323.
Where do you get your food from ?
Food is donated by schools, churches, businesses and individuals donate non-perishable, in-date food to the foodbank. All food given out by foodbanks is donated.
‘Supermarket Collections’ are one of the main ways that food is donated: These are food drives held at supermarkets where volunteers give shoppers a ‘foodbank shopping list’ and ask them to buy an extra item or two for local people in crisis.
Volunteers sort food to check that it’s in date and pack it into boxes ready to be given to people in need.
Who issues the vouchers then ?
Frontline care professionals identify people in need such as doctors, health visitors, social workers, CAB and police identify people in crisis and issue them with a foodbank voucher.
