Emergency Food
Are you in financial crisis?
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Contact your local food bank
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Find your local food bank here.
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See below for more information on food banks in Shropshire
Not sure where to get help?
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Contact Shropshire Council
Welfare Support Team
0345 678 9078
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Operating hours:
Mon to Thurs, 9am to 5pm
Fri, 9am to 4pm
They will link you up with all the relevant support services
Are you self isolating and struggling to get a supermarket delivery?
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Contact Shropshire Council Covid Support Line
0345 678 9028
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Operating hours:
Mon to Thurs, 9am to 5pm
Fri, 9am to 4pm
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They may be able to help you access a priority slot
SHROPSHIRE FOOD BANKS
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I GO TO A FOOD BANK?
Food banks are welcoming spaces. A volunteer will sit with you and check your voucher and any dietary needs you may have. You might be offered a cup of tea whilst another volunteer makes up a food parcel for you. Volunteers are fully trained and non-judgmental. They are there to offer a listening ear, support and advice. This video with Shrewsbury Food Bank will give you a good insight into how food banks work.
HOW CAN I GET AN EMERGENCY FOOD PARCEL?
To use a food bank you will need a referral. There are many people who can issue food bank vouchers including health professionals, advice workers, housing associations and Shropshire Council. If you are not sure who to ask, please phone your local food bank and they will be able to help you.
Many Shropshire towns have a food bank. They are run by volunteers and give out food which has been donated by the community. Check the opening hours, as they tend to open for just a few hours per week.
Find out how to donate to your local food bank here.
WHERE TO GET A FOOD PARCEL
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FOOD BANK CONTACT DETAILS
Albrighton Food Bank
St Mary's Parish Centre, Vicarage Fields, off High Street, Albrighton, WV7 3EQ
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Monday to Friday 9.30 am - 4pm delivery only
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07767 390860 website
Bishops Castle Food Bank
Methodist Church Hall, Station Street
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Wednesdays from 5pm to 6pm, and Fridays from 1.30pm to 3.30pm
07549 127071
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Cleobury Mortimer Food Bank
Groundfloor, Market Hall, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 8BX
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Fridays 9.30 - 11.30
07483112290
Facebook website email
Ellesmere Food Bank
Methodist Church, Trimpley Street, Ellesmere, SY12 0AE
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Tuesday 9-10.30, Friday 9.15-10.30
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01691 671940 website e-mail
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Ludlow Food Bank
Ludlow Baptist Church, Rockspring Community Centre, Sandford Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1SX
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Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11-1pm
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07896 706189 e-mail website
Newport Food Bank
The Old Navy Club, Bellmans Yard, High Street, Newport TF10 7AJ
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Tuesday 12.30pm - 3pm
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website e-mail Facebook
Pontesbury
If you need an emergency food parcel contact the Good Neighbours Scheme 07944891953
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Shrewsbury Food Bank (Hope Church)
Hope Church, Grafton Mews, Harlescott Grange, Shrewsbury SY1 3PU
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Wednesdays 10am to 12.30pm
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01743 272 465
Telford Food Bank
78-83 Severn Walk, Sutton HiIl, Telford
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Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
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01952 380 400/01952 567 174 website Facebook
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Telford & Wrekin Interfaith Council
On call after 6PM Monday - Thursday and 24hr over the weekend to deliver emergency food parcels.
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07895 395226
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Facebook
Whitchurch Food Bank
Bargates Hall, Church Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1LR
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Tuesday and Friday, 09:30 - 11:30
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01948 663943 email
Bridgnorth Food Bank
Number Seven, West Castle Street, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 4AB
Monday 10.30-12.30
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07960 285520 website email
Church Stretton Food Bank
Parish Centre, Church Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6DQ
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Friday 2.30-4pm
No referral needed
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07561 693870 website email
Craven Arms Community Food Bank
St Andrews Church, Market Street, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9NW
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Tuesday 10am-12pm
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07508 358517 - Preferably text
Gobowen Food Bank
Preeshenlle United Reformed Church Schoolroom, St Martins Road
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Wednesday Mornings 10.00-12.00
Delivery so contact them first, no referral needed
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07907972657
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Market Drayton Food Bank
The Parish rooms, Church Street, Market Drayton, TF9 1AF
Open for donations of food and delivery of food parcels only on Tuesdays and Fridays 9-11am
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01630 654007 website e-mail Facebook
Oswestry & Borders Food Bank
56 Beatrice Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1QW
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Monday & Thursday 11-2
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01691 671940 website e-mail Facebook
Shrewsbury Food Bank (Barnabas)
Shrewsbury Foodbank, Community Projects Building, Barnabas Church Centre, Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury SY3 7DN
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Monday, Tuesday and Friday 9.30am to 12pm (Not open on bank holidays)
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0742 174 5857 website email
Facebook
Shifnal Food Bank
St Andrews Church, Church St, Shifnal TF11 9AB
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07562 384965 e-mail
Telford Food Share Project
Rampart Court Retail Park, Telford, TF3 4AS
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Monday - Friday, 2.30pm - 5pm
No need for referral, just drop in.
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07775 505434 website Facebook
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Tenbury Food Bank
St Mary's Church, Church St, Tenbury Wells WR15 8BP
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Wednesdays 10am to 12.00pm (other times by appointment)
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01584 819849 / 07456 651795 email
Facebook
Wem Store Cupboard
Call to find out how to access.
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01939 232733 Facebook
YOU CAN ALSO CONTACT SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL WELFARE SUPPORT TEAM
They can help if you are struggling with basic needs like food, gas, electricity, essential furniture items, white goods and essential travel.
Contact ASAP on 0345 678 9078 or visit their website
Please note that although most food banks have limited opening hours, you can contact them outside of these times to make an enquiry
