Chelmsford Foodbank

Part of @trusselltrust UK network of foodbanks, giving out nutritionally balanced emergency food to people in crisis.

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Here is our February 'shopping list', thank you for your ongoing support.

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Thank you to Essex Police who bought in £170 worth of food to donate to Foodbank! We were also so grateful to two families who spent their £150 council tax rebate on food for us and bought £300 worth of food into the warehouse this week.

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Former nurse *Sarah’s tells Chelmsford Foodbank how, when her health declined, she fell into food poverty. "I was so isolated, but Foodbank cared about me. They even packed me the food that would be good for my diabetes." *name changed. Full story
at https://t.co/4sJk68qeJj.

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At Chelmsford Foodbank we rely on the support from the local community to help people facing hardship. Volunteer Gary went along to collect all this food from Asda South Woodham Ferrers. A big thanks to all customers who donated and the store for running the food drive

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The Essex ActivAte Summer Half Term programme is for primary and secondary aged children (5-16 year olds) who are eligible for benefits based free school meals, as well as those from low income working families https://t.co/51QLxVvgQU

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Essex has lots of blue & green spaces to utilise. From walking groups & cycling initiatives, to recreation in local parks & activities on the water, #FindYourActive & @ActiveEssex show affordable ways for residents to get active outside. https://t.co/vwMYR2mJIV

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Mental Health Awareness Week runs until Sunday 15th May. This year’s theme is loneliness. Mid Essex IAPT services is providing residents and organisations with a free programme of online activities - https://t.co/H3QZcYqmEs - IAPT has a stall TODAY at High Chelmer, Chelmsford

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Here is our May 'shopping list', thank you for your ongoing support.

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Many who use Foodbank struggle with a mental health issues. Here are some helpful contacts: Mind Info line 0300 123 3393; Adult Mental Health Wellbeing Team 033303 22958; Live Well Link Well Social Prescribing [email protected] You're not alone #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

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IT'S being reported we may be experiencing the biggest cost of living crisis since the 1970s. Call Chelmsford Citizen's Advice on 01245 205579 or Essex Child and Wellbeing Service, 0300 247 0014 who'll be able to issue a voucher to be exchanged for food at one of our centres.

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Please be advised we are closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.

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In mid-2020, 72% of people referred to a #foodbank in our network were suffering from poor mental health.
Talking about mental health is important and can be a gateway to further support.
Find out how to start a conversation this #TimeToTalk day at 👉
https://t.co/GuADqfmctM.

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Tomorrow is Time to Talk Day - the nation’s biggest mental health conversation.
It’s an opportunity for friends, families, communities and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives. Get involved at #TimeToTalk and keep an out tomorrow for more information!

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We're excited to partner with Beaulieu Community Centre in opening Chelmsford Foodbank’s newest outlet North Chelmsford. Open to redeem foodbank vouchers every Friday afternoon 4-5:30 in the centre. #BeaulieuCommunityCentre #beaulieu #cultureofkindness #FoodBankFriday #foodbank

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November is here and our Reverse Advent Calendar for The Foodbank begins! We've devised the calendar if you'd like to take part, you can put it together through the month so we can have it ready at the beginning of December to ensure we can get it to people in time for Christmas

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Will you help us protect more people from needing the #foodbank later this year? The UK govt is planning to cut #UniversalCredit by £20 a week - but it doesn't have to be like this. Will you let our local MP know you want them to help #KeepTheLifeline? > https://t.co/BZNvUf5U0i

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Are you on or have you been on #UniversalCredit? Your voice matters. The govt is planning to cut £20 a week from Universal Credit. We need to show why they must choose to protect people & #KeepTheLifeline. Do you want to share your story? https://t.co/hjA8DHJaPu

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We need your help. The UK govt is planning to cut #UniversalCredit by £20 a week - more than a million people say they are very likely to need a #foodbank if this cut goes ahead. We don’t want more people to need our support. We need to #KeepTheLifeline > https://t.co/BZNvUf5U0i

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In addition to our recent list, we would also appreciate donations of Ladies/Mens Deodorants, and washing up liquid.
Many thanks.

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If you're looking to donate we're low on: single sachets of powdered potato, sachets of custard powder, cuppa soups, long life fruit juice, sml washing powder, liquid or gel to Beehive Lane warehouse. Items can be placed in the brown box if no staff are onsite. Thank you 🙏

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The UK govt is planning to cut #UniversalCredit payments by £20 a week. Last year our #foodbank gave out a staggering 6,200 parcels & if this cut goes ahead we’re concerned this will increase again. RT if you agree we need to #KeepTheLifeline > https://t.co/BZNvUeOj8K