Nourish Community Foodbank

Nourish provides emergency, short-term food and provisions to people in crisis in Tunbridge Wells

All our beneficiaries are referred via one of around 90 frontline service providers. Each bag contains 3 days' emergency food and provisions plus vouchers to be exchanged locally for fresh meat and vegetables. We support people on an emergency, short-term basis and help them by signposting on to agencies so that the underlying issues can be resolved. Our aim is "No one need be hungry in Tunbridge Wells".

Why the community needs us

The consequences of food poverty can be far reaching, including increased crime, loss of tenancies, mental health problems and family breakdown. Nourish can help provide more positive outcomes by offering a period of respite and an opportunity for change. We strive to discourage a culture of dependency, preferring to support families and individuals in crisis until they are able to move on. Our policy is to issue a maximum 12 bags to a family or individual in any 12-month period.

Our impact on the community

We continue to see significant demand this year and Nourish currently delivers between 30 and 40 food parcels a week to families and individuals in crisis. In the year 2016/2017 we provided food for 4,614 people, 46% of these were children under 18 and we had a total of 1,963 separate referrals were made to us. This was an increase in referrals of 44% on 2015-2016.

Volunteers needed

We are looking for volunteers for Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am - 12pm shifts for packing and driving.

What your gift could provide

£5

Can help support people in crisis in Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas

£10

Can pay for a fresh vegetable and fresh meat voucher for our foodbags

£27

Can pay for an emergency foodbag containing 3 days' food and provisions

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Charity Information

Nourish Community Foodbank

Registered charity no.: 1154716