Get Help
How to get help
We understand how easy it is for anyone to be in crisis and struggling to get food on the table. If you need help from our foodbank there are a few simple steps to follow.
The most important step is to get a foodbank voucher.
In order to provide the most appropriate help for the circumstances of your situation we work with local agencies. If they feel you are struggling to put food on the table, they will issue you with a foodbank voucher. The local agency can also provide long term support if needed to help address some of the issues behind the reasons for your crisis.
We work with a wide range of agencies who will be able to issue a voucher for you:
Schools
Social Prescribers in GP surgeries
Midwives and Health Visitors
Housing Support (Cheltenham Borough Homes, Bromford, Guinness and Homegroup)
Children and Adult Social Services
Citizens Advice: 0808 189 6280
Help Through Hardship: 0808 2082 138
Via: 01452 223014
P3 have a drop in at Unit 1-2 Alstone Lane, Cheltenham. Monday-Friday 10am-1pm.
You can also speak to a support worker, Age UK and many community groups.
If you are struggling to know who to speak to then please call or email our foodbank we can talk through your situation and put you in touch with a relevant local agency.
They will discuss your situation and supply you with a foodbank voucher where appropriate.
Bring your foodbank voucher to your nearest foodbank centre.
You can find a list of our local centres and opening times here. When you arrive, we’ll welcome you with a warm drink and our trained volunteers will chat with you about your situation. We’ll also discuss any dietary needs you may have and exchange your foodbank voucher for a parcel of three days of emergency food. We’ll also help to support you in any other ways that we can. Most of our foodbank centres offer a cafe style environment and our aim is to provide non-judgemental support at the point of crisis.
If you have any further questions our FAQ’s page may help, or feel free to give us a call.