Tenterden Food Bank - Tenterden Family Food Bank helping those in need.
DONATING FOOD thank you!
There are food donation points direct to the Tenterden Family Food Bank situated here:
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St Mildred's Church, Tenterden
- St Michaels Post Office stores
- Waitrose
- Tesco
Non-perishable foodstuffs are always needed so please remember to drop a tin or a packet into the box when you are passing one of the donation points. Desperately needed: long-life milk, tinned meats, tinned potatoes, coffee, tea and jam, and also washing machine gel pods/tablets. Also nappies, baby wipes and personal hygiene products. Donated food is collected, sorted and packed into FoodBank boxes which are then distributed to local families, couples or individuals to provide emergency help for 5 (or 3) days.
If you cannot donate food, please consider giving money to the Foodbank. The best way is by Bank transfer, please use the reference “Tenterden”. Details here:
- Bank Account Name: Family Food Bank
- Bank Account Number: 23659130
- Sort Code: 60-19-04
or by Cheque made payable to "Family Food Bank" and posted to:
Unit 4, St John’s Court,
Ashford Business Park,
Foster Road,
Ashford, Kent TN24 0SJ
(please use the reference "Tenterden")
HARDSHIP - IF YOU NEED FOODThe Tenterden Family Foodbank makes available foodboxes for people who suddenly find themselves in difficulty due to late credit payments, unexpected bills, loss of job etc. Each foodbox contains balanced mix of foods to constitute 40 meals and are readily available at Tenterden
If you need an emergency food parcel the first step is to get a voucher which you need to take to the pick up point (we can also deliver to your house if you are unable to travel).
Vouchers can be obtained in complete confidence from:
- Tenterden Vicarage: 01580 761591/ 07805 840493/ 07888 998874
- Tenterden Social Hub: 01580 762882
- EC30, Recreation Ground Road (Monday to Saturday 9-4) or by calling 07805 840493)
- Ivy Court Surgery (Keeley Harris): 01580 763666
Tenterden Family Food Bank organiser: Emma Isworth
FAMILY FOOD BANK
Unit 4, St Johns Court, Ashford Business Park, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0SJ
Tel: 01233 500477
The Family Food Bank is part of the Children and Families Group.
Charity Registrations No: 1115459
Registered in England & Wales, Company No: 04615904
Registered Address: Seashells, Rose Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1AW
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