Food banks react to their community’s needs to provide help and support to local people in crisis. Due to this, the services provided by food banks may vary from area to area.
Don’t struggle alone, contact us, and see how we can help 03303909100 or speak to your key worker.
Who can use a food bank?
Anyone who is struggling to afford food may be able to get help from a food bank.
Who do I contact?
The referral process may vary from food bank to food bank so please check with your local food bank who in your area can refer people to them. You can also speak with your Quays key worker to find out more details on banks in your area.
Below we have listed the banks that we work with on a regular basis,
Oldham Food Bank, Unit J, 100 Shaw Rd, Oldham OL1 4AB
tel: 0161622 1061 For Parcels within OL1 area.
Note you will need to be set up as a referrer(Staff member) to get a Food Parcel, please speak with your key worker. Food Parcels are delivered to the scheme. If you order by 2pm you get it the same day.
Light Church Jermyn Street, BD1 4EL, Bradford
St. Mary’s Food Bank Haughton Green, St. Mary’s Church, Meadow Ln, Haughton Green, Denton, Manchester, M34 7GD, 07479 256785
The Salvation Army Openshaw Community Church, First floor, Lime Square, Unit 14 Ashton, Old Rd, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1DA, 0161 371 5044
The Coracle – Westbourne Villas, Hove and 3 Lower Rock Gardens, Brighton
All service users are eligible, food vouchers are required to use this service please speak with your key worker to be set up.
You can search for local food banks in Trafford using the Trussell Trust interactive map.
How do food banks work?
Each food bank differs in the services it offers and how you access them. You will usually need a food bank voucher from a professional or organisation working with the food bank. This might be a health or social care worker such as a GP or nurse, or a local charity.
Please check with your local food bank who in your area can refer people to them.
All food banks receive donations of non-perishable, in-date food by the public at various points, including schools, churches, businesses, and supermarket collection points.
This means you can receive a minimum of three days’ nutritionally balanced food from your local food bank.
Some food banks may be able to help with emergency pet food. If you need pet food as well, talk to your local food bank staff and see if they can help. You can also search for local pet food banks in your area or speak to your local Citizens Advice or animal charity for additional sources of help.
Depending on your situation, some food banks may be able to refer you to other local organisations for further help.
You can find more information about food banks on the Trussell Trust website.
Where to find food banks in your area
What you can expect when you go to the food bank
To make sure that you are provided with a food parcel that meets your needs, you’ll be asked for your food bank voucher.
Food bank volunteers will then use your voucher to prepare your food parcel. They will check the number of adults and children the food parcel needs to support, the ages of the children, and any special dietary requirements you may have.
Whilst your food parcel is being prepared, a volunteer will chat to you about your situation and refer you to additional help and support if needed.
You can find more details on what to expect on the Trussell Trust website.