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Foodbank vouchers

We use a voucher referral system. Find out how we work and where to get a voucher.

We know that anyone can find themselves at crisis point for a number of different reasons.

In order to provide the most appropriate help for the circumstances of your situation we work with local agencies. If they feel you are struggling to put food on the table, they will issue you with a foodbank voucher. The local agency can also provide long term support if needed to help address some of the issues behind the reasons for your crisis. 

Our foodbank works with a number of different agencies, such as Citizens Advice, children’s centres and health visitors. To find out more about the agencies that hold our vouchers and how you can get help, please contact us.

We are increasingly using electronic vouchers which you can get by phone.

When you visit or phone a referral agency they will take some basic details from you to complete the voucher. This will help them to identify the cause of your crisis and offer practical guidance. It also means we are able to prepare suitable emergency food for the right number of people. If you or someone close to you cannot go to one of our food centres to collect your food, please tell the agency and they will arrange delivery wherever possible.

Once you have been issued with a voucher, you can exchange this for a minimum of three days of emergency food at your nearest foodbank centre.

If you are an agency and would like to become a registered voucher holder for our foodbank, please contact us to find out more.

The following are e-voucher holders:

GENERAL SUPPORT:
Halton Citizens Advice – 0151 257 2443
Wellbeing Enterprises CIC – 01928 589799
Refugee support: A Better Tomorrow – Facebook

HOUSING:
Weaver Vale Housing – 01606 815528
Housing First– 0151 330 1005
Halton Housing – 0151 510 5024
SHAP – 01744 454056
Halton Housing Solutions HBC – 0151 511 7268

HEALTH AND MEDICAL PRACTICES:
Brookvale Practice – 01928 718182
Castlefields Health Centre – 01928 566671
Early Intervention in Psychosis (Widnes) – 0151 422 6826
Grove House – 01928 566561
Tower House – 01928 567404
Mental Health Outreach – 0151 422 1714
Change Grow Live: Halton Integrated Recovery Service – 0151 422 1400
Recovery Team: HBC Mental Health – 01928 753968
Stroke Association (Halton) – 01928 249487
Red Cross Association (Halton) – 0151 424 7873

CHILD SUPPORT AND EDUCATION:
All Runcorn Children’s Centres – 01928 573265
Astmoor Primary School – 01928 565053
Brookvale Primary School – 01928 711401
Heath School – 01928 576664
Holy Spirit School Family Support – 01928 563148
St Bertelines CofE Primary School – 01928 719847
St Martin’s Catholic Primary School – 01928 711207
St Mary’s Primary School – 01928 565995
The Brow Community Primary School – 01928 563089
Victoria Road Primary School – 01928 574644
Westfield Primary School – 01928 572343
Woodside Primary School – 01928 564031

CHURCHES:

All Saints Daresbury – 01925 740348
Hallwood Parish – 01928 714204

FRODSHAM, HELSBY AND DISTRICT:
Frodsham Children’s Centre – 01606 555287
Helsby Health Centre – 01928 723676
Weaver Vale Practice – 01928 842861
Main Street Community Church Frodsham – 01928 735589

If you live in Frodsham, Helsby or nearby villages there is also a
CWAC Help Scheme 0300 123 7065 9am – 5pm

If you need more help or information ring 01928 577679

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