Wimborne Food Bank+
Wimborne Food Bank+ is about more than just food. We believe community is essential and provide a relaxed environment where you can chat with the team about debt advice, budget support and other agencies who visit regularly.
You can obtain a food parcel voucher from the following referrers:
- Citizen’s Advice
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The You Trust
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Dorset Council Housing & Children’s Services
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The Centre, Trickets Cross Ferndown
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Local housing associations: Aster, BCHA & Sovereign
- Your child’s school, doctor’s surgery. health visitor or church office
You can donate food items at our donation bins located at:
- Waitrose, Wimborne
- Furzehill Village Stores
- Outside Oakley Village Butchers, Merley
- Coop in Merley, Colehill, Crown Mead & outside Walford Mill & outside A.H. Griffin Funeralcare, Broadstone
- Tesco Express, Broadstone
- Wimborne Rugby Club hold monthly collections
*Alternatively bring your donations to us at the address above.
Download our latest shopping list here.
Help and support at Wimborne Food Bank+
Emergency Food
We provide emergency food for those who need it, including fresh fruit, vegetables and fresh bread when available. Food is available for as long as you need it.
While you are coming to the Food Bank+ we will take time to support you with finding practical solutions (such as debt advice or introducing you to other support) that will help improve your circumstances so that, eventually, you no longer need us.
Anyone can access the Food Bank+ however will need to ask for a voucher from one of the referrers listed above. If you have difficulty in requesting a voucher, please speak with us.
CMA Debt Advice and Budget Support
We provide free debt advice and support with budgeting. The CMA (Community Money Advice) team can meet with you onsite or at our money advice centre ‘The Lighthouse’. Help may include speaking with creditors, to relieve that stress as well help to create a workable budget, where needed.
The team are affiliated to the national Community Money Advice network and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority so you know you are in good hands.
School Holiday Parcels
We know the holidays can be a challenge as you try to feed those extra mouths. We provide extra food for pupil premium families during the school holidays including extra treats that are tailored for children.
Recipe Bags
We are very proud of our Recipe Bags! Each bag includes the recipe and all of the ingredients needed to make a fresh, healthy sweet or savoury dish. The recipes change every week and they are a big hit with families!
Signposting
We work closely with local organisations such as The You Trust, Dorset Council Housing and Wiseability. These agencies visit us every Wednesday and are available to speak with.
Other useful links
The following organisations often visit Wimborne Food Bank+ on Wednesday mornings:
- You Trust – 01329 825 930
- Dorset Housing – find out more here.
- Wise Ability – 0300 303 3777
Wimborne Food Bank+ FAQs
Wimborne Food Bank+ News & Events
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“Going to Faithworks was the best thing - I cannot believe all the help I have been given from sorting out my debt, to getting me help when I moved to pay the rent,
Poole Food Bank+ Featured on BBC South Today
The Double Squeeze of Rising Demand and Rising Bills BBC South Today visited Poole Food Bank+ to speak with them about the double squeeze of rising demand and the increase in Food Bank bills.
The Big Reveal!
Little Victories Event 24th June 2022 A new logo and website is coming! Foundations are essential for a strong structure and so is building on these foundations. As Faithworks turns 18 this year, we
Faithworks CMA Annual Review
“Going to Faithworks was the best thing - I cannot believe all the help I have been given from sorting out my debt, to getting me help when I moved to pay the rent,
Urgent Appeal
Join our food poverty appeal campaign today. We want to see an end to all types of food poverty in the UK.
No one person should suffer the anxiety of food poverty. For just £5 a month you can support a family.
