Tenterden Family Food Bank

UPDATE March 2020
“The Foodbank is desperate for donations. With schools closed for an extended period many families are now struggling to feed themselves. Our parish team have delivered about 20 parcels in the last week – a steep increase in what is usually required. The Foodbank reports that demand is outstripping supply. Can you help?"

1. Please be thoughtful when you shop and continue to donate to the FoodBank collection points. Desperately needed is long-life milk, tinned meats, tinned potatoes, coffee, tea and jam. Also nappies and baby wipes.
   
   
2. If you cannot donate food, please consider giving money
   Direct Bank Transfer:  c/o St Mildreds Church account:
   Bank Account Name: PCC St Mildreds
   Bank Account Number: 01663306
   Sort Code: 30 90 28
   
   Those in need of emergency food parcels which will keep an individual, couple or family in essential supplies for 5 days are required to present a voucher at the pick up point.
   
   
3. Vouchers can be obtained from:       
   - Tenterden Vicarage : 01580- 761591/ 07805 840493/ 07888 998874 
    - Tenterden Social Hub: 01580 762882
   
   
4. Please telephone first to check availability and for information about collection of Foodboxes and personal hygiene products subject to availability.
   
   
5. Normally donations are 

• St Mildred's Church, Tenterden
• Waitrose Tenterden
• Tesco Tenterden

Non-perishable foodstuffs are always needed so please remember to drop a tin or a packet in when you are passing. Donated food is collected every week, sorted and packed into FoodBank boxes which are distributed to local families or individuals to provide emergency help for 5 days. 

If you are in difficulty you may obtain a voucher for a food parcel in complete confidence from: