About
How foodbanks work
Providing emergency food to people in crisis.
Every day people in the UK go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income. A simple box of food makes a big difference, with foodbanks helping prevent crime, housing loss, family breakdown and mental health problems.
Food is donated
Schools, churches, businesses, supermarkets and individuals donate non-perishable, in-date food to a foodbank. Large collections often take place as part of Harvest Festival celebrations and donated food is also collected at supermarkets.
Food is sorted and stored
Volunteers sort food to check that it’s in date and pack it into boxes ready to be given to people in need. Over 40,000 people give up their time to volunteer at foodbanks.
Professionals identify people in need
Foodbanks partner with a wide range of care professionals such as doctors, health visitors, social workers and police to identify people in crisis and refer those people to the foodbank for additional support. This video explains the process we follow when working with referral organisations
Clients receive food
We have three collection points for clients to come and pick up their parcels. This will be arranged during a call with our foodbank Project Manager as to the most convenient place and time for you from the following options:-
Victoria Hall
Civic Way, Middlewich CW10 9AS
Collection Day/Time: Tuesday and Friday 11.45am – 1.45pm