Stretford Foodbank - Stretford Distribution Centre

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We now operate a delivery-only service.

All requests for food support must be made via the Trafford Community Response number 0300 330 9073 (option4) or through an agency you are known to. see our website for a list of agencies working with us. 

The Stretford foodbank has been established to provide short term, emergency food to an individual or family in crisis while a long-term strategy is developed.  Normally enough food for 3 days (one voucher) should be sufficient to cover the immediate crisis, while the normal support agencies arrange to meet the client’s needs. 

 

Food is donated

All food given out is donated by schools, churches, businesses, individuals or through supermarket collections. Such collections engage the public at supermarkets where they are met by volunteers who offer shoppers a ‘foodbank shopping list’ and ask them to buy an extra item with their shop. This food is then collected at the checkout before being taken to the foodbank warehouse.

 

Food is sorted and stored

 

At the warehouse, food is sorted by volunteers according to type and 'best before date'. They also check it is undamaged (and that it can be used in a food parcel) and pack it into boxes and store it, ready for use. Food is then taken to foodbank centres, where it is made up into food parcels for clients.

 

Frontline professionals identify people in need

 

Care professionals such as doctors, health visitors, social workers, Citizens Advice Bureau staff, welfare officers, the police and probation officers, amongst others, identify people in crisis and issue them with a foodbank voucher.

 

Clients receive food

 

Clients are referred by e-voucher to a foodbank. The foodbank will contact the recipient to arrange delivery to the home address.

 

 

Clients are signposted to further support

 

Volunteers meet clients over a cup of tea or hot meal and are able to signpost people to agencies who can help resolve the longer-term problem. As foodbanks are an emergency food-provision service, it is important to get clients in touch with organisations who can help them address the underlying problem.

 

Q: I need a Foodbank voucher, where can I get one? 

 

FIRSTLY, you need to get help and advice regarding your crisis or financial situation. If you already access a support agency or support worker please speak to them about your situation. On the right are a couple of money advice agencies that you can contact to receive help and advice. (These agencies can also refer clients to a local foodbank.)

Who to contact

Contact Name
Stretford Foodbank
Telephone
07564 387209 07564 387209
E-mail
Website
Stretford Foodbank
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Parent Organisation
Age UK Trafford Information and Advice helpline blueSCI Old Trafford Wellbeing Centre George House Trust Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Shelter Greater Manchester Advice and Legal Services * Stretford Children's Centre & Early Help Hub * Trafford Carers Centre & Trafford Young Carers Trafford Children's First Response

Where to go

Name
Our Official Address
Address
The Leathwaite Centre
229 Winchester Road
Stretford
Manchester
Postcode
M32 9PT
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Time / Date Details

When is it on
Mon - Friday 9.30am - 2.30pm
Time of day
Afternoon
Morning

Who is it for?

Ages
  • 18+
Eligibility Details

Any resident who lives north of the River Mersey and within the Trafford boundary

Accessibility

Details

Cultural or medical dietary needs catered for.

Costs

Details
This is a free service to the client and to the agency issuing the voucher.

Availability

Referral Required?
Yes
Referral Details

All requests for food support must be made via the Trafford Community Response number 0300 330 9073 (option4) or through an agency you are known to. See our website for a list of agencies working with us. 

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