Wimborne Foodbank+
Wimborne Foodbank+ 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 Foodbank shopping list below. We also need donations of strong plastic bags.
Annual Review 2024
We’ve seen a 60% rise in the number of people needing the Foodbank over the last 2 years. Find out how your help has assisted us in supporting the local community over the last year.
Wimborne Community Garden
We are proud to support Wimborne Community Garden. Established in 2022 in association with Beaucroft Foundation School, the garden is located within the tranquil school grounds and provides a sheltered space for all gardening abilities.
A quarter of all produce grown at the garden goes directly to the Foodbank, helping to provide some of the essential nutrition needed. Find out more below.
Help and support at Wimborne Foodbank+
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 Foodbank 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 Foodbank 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.
Acts 435
Wimborne Foodbank partners with Acts 435 – a giving website that allows people to donate directly to others for a specific need. 100% of every donation goes directly to those in need.
As a registered partner, we post requests onto the Acts 435 website for specific items for individuals in our community. People then donate towards the cost of these items as they feel able.
In 2023 this incredible initiative enabled Wimborne Foodbank+ to support 63 families facing real hardship, by providing them with anything from a fridge to flooring to school uniforms. Find out more about how you can support this below…
CMA Debt Advice & 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.
Wimborne Foodbank+ FAQs
Wimborne Foodbank+ News & Events
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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.
