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Foodbank vouchers
Our foodbank works using a voucher referral system.
We know that anyone can find themselves at crisis point for a number of different reasons.
In order to provide the most appropriate help for the circumstances of your situation we work with local agencies, such as Citizens Advice, children’s centres, health visitors, doctor’s surgeries, local schools and churches. If they feel you are struggling to put food on the table, they will issue you with a foodbank voucher.
When you visit a referral agency they will take some basic details from you to complete the voucher. This will help them to identify the cause of your crisis and offer practical guidance. It also means we are able to prepare suitable emergency food for the right number of people.
Once you have been issued with a voucher, you can exchange this for a minimum of three days of emergency food at your nearest foodbank centre.
To find out more about the agencies that hold our vouchers and how you can get help, please contact us.
If a voucher is needed urgently please call:
Stratford District Council, Access Team – telephone 01789 267 575 or
Citizens Advice Bureau –Telephone 0808 250 5715