Poole Food Bank - Faithworks Wessex

Project that seeks to help people in their time of need by providing food and signposting on to further support. Poole Food Bank vouchers are issued to families in need, voucher holders are given a free parcel of food, enough to see them and their family through the next three days. At the same time, volunteers provide a listening ear and, where appropriate, advice about other forms of support.
All of the food is donated by local churches, schools and individuals - tinned and dried food is provided to ensure easy storage. Vouchers are held by churches and professionals in the health and Social Care sectors who are working with people who may be in crisis.
If you need emergency food and have no money, please speak to your usual referrer. If this is your first time using a Food Bank please phone BCP Council on 0300 123 7052 (Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm).
Venue/Contact Details
- Name
- Poole Food Bank
- Address
-
Jimmy's Place
St James's Church Centre
Church Street
Poole
Dorset - Postcode
- BH15 1JP
- Telephone
- 01202 672694
- poolefood@faithworkswessex.org.uk
- Website
- https://faithworkswessex.org.uk/
- Contact Name
- Gill Payne
- Contact Position
- Manager
- Directions
- See Journey Planner on right-hand side of this page, where you can view bus, car and train routes from your location.
- Area coverage
-
Poole
Times, Age & Costs
- Times Available:
- Tuesdays to Thursdays 9:30am – 12:30pm. Fridays 9:30am – 12:00pm.
- Further Opening Details:
-
Please note that we are unable to provide a delivery service – all food must be collected from the Food Bank.
- Availability:
- All Year Round
- Costs:
- This is a free service.
- Booking Information:
- Contact by telephone or email
Cultural & Additional Needs
- Cultural Provision:
- Christian
- Referral Criteria:
-
By Invitation Only
Via Social Services
Via GP or other health professional
By Appointment Only - Referral Procedure:
- From Social Care, Family Outreach Service, Poole Housing Partnership, Poole Resettlement Services and other local agencies.
Policies
- Are your staff DBS Approved?
- Yes
- Do you have Public Liability Insurance?
- Yes
- Recognised As (Scheme):
- Free Activity