Helping you run a successful foodbank

Foodbanks exist to help people in short-term financial crisis by providing nutritionally-balanced parcels of tinned and dried food, usually enough to provide meals for three days. Most food banks work with care professionals to identify those who might need help and then provide them with a food bank voucher they can exchange for food. The food is acquired by donation or collection, and volunteers check and pack it into boxes.

Many churches have taken the lead by setting up food banks or joining with other churches in the community to do so. We are receiving an increasing number of enquiries about the insurance implications of setting up a foodbank and are keen to support churches that want to offer this service to people in their community. If you are planning to operate a foodbank, please call us for advice.

You can also find information and support from the Trussell Trust.