- Food collection
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Food (all of it non-perishable) is acquired by the Food Bank through, individual donations direct to the warehouse, collections by volunteers at supermarkets, regular and harvest collections from churches.
- Sorting and preparation
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The food is weighed in, checked and sorted by expiry date at the warehouse. A balanced nutritional mix food is then boxed and weighed out so that it are ready to go.
- Working with care professionals
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Local professionals in front line care agencies such as Citizen’s Advice Bureau, DWP, Social Services, doctors etc., will be issued vouchers. They will give a Food Bank voucher to those they deem needy and directed to a Food Bank distribution point. Potential clients cannot approach the Food Bank direct, but must come through a recognised front line care agency.
- Giving away essentials for life
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At the distribution point the person is offered a drink and chat whilst their food parcel is completed with their preferences. They may be offered help in finding other professionals who can assist them out of their crisis.
