This is how people can get a referral for a food parcel.
Maybe you are still waiting for benefits? Unable to work? Only feeding the family and going without yourself? There are many reasons why people are unable to afford to eat every day. We are here to help! We understand.
We are an independent charity that aims to help people in Swindon, or the surrounding area who are suffering from financial hardship and finding it difficult to provide food for themselves, their family or dependants. We are here to help.
We are an independent food bank in Swindon and currently feed nearly 7,500 people per year, one third of these are children.
We receive donations of non-perishable, tinned or dried food and toiletries from churches, schools, local companies, community groups, supermarkets and individuals.
From these donations, food boxes are prepared for individuals, couples and families. We work with a large number of approved organisations, schools, doctors and social workers who can refer people in crisis to us. We provide food, a friendly chat and try to signpost people for further help. We have 8 distribution centres around Swindon and surrounding areas where food can be collected.
How to get food
If you find yourself in the situation where you are struggling please do not worry or hesitate about getting in touch, many of us have been there. There are many front line care professionals such as midwives, health visitors, your child's schools, Citizen Advice Bureau and social workers amongst others who you can go to, they will talk you through your current situation, giving you the best guidance for the way forward.
Once you have a voucher or text referral has been set through to the distribution centre of your choice, then come along and collect your food parcel.