Food Bank donations and help
How to receive food
If you are facing a crisis situation and you need food and toiletries but can’t afford to buy them, then the first thing you need to do is to phone one of the agencies below. They will ask you about your situation and then complete a ‘virtual voucher’ for you and email it to the Food Bank. If food is available, they will deliver your parcel to your home address. Strict social distancing will be observed.
Some of the agencies to contact in a crisis:
Citizens Advice: 01920 459 944
One YMCA: 01279 838068
Follow them on Facebook (@bsfoodbank) to keep up to date with Food Bank notices, updates, urgent requests etc.
How to donate food
You can donate foods in most local supermarkets after purchasing your weekly shop, there is a box for food donations which is easily accessible. Supermarket collections are one of the main ways that food is donated to help those in crisis. You can also drop off your donations directly to the food bank - but ensure you check their website before you travel as they may have specific drop off times and locations.
Local food banks and support
Hertford and District food bank
Foodbank have created a specific page for local advice around Hertford. To learn more about the local Hertford and District food bank including donation times and how they work then visit the Hertford and District foodbank website.
Jedidiah
They offer a free food pantry at lunchtime in Hertford. Find out more on their website.
Bishop's Stortford food bank
www.bishopsstortfordfoodbank.com
Email: bsfoodbank.coordinator
Telephone: 07432 785976
c/o Bishop's Stortford Methodist Church
34b South Street
Bishop's Stortford
Hertfordshire CM23 3AZ
Manager: Helen Kenny: enquiries@bishopsstortfordfoodbank.com
Food support nationally
Asda
Children aged 16 and under can get a hot or cold meal for £1 at any time of day in Asda cafés across the UK, 7 days a week, with no minimum adult spend.
Morrisons
Morrisons are offering a free meal for 1 child under 16 when buying an adult meal with a value of £4.99 or over at in-store cafés.
Iceland
They are offering a weekly discount over 60s 10% off on Tuesdays.
