Chichester District Foodbank

About

This is an independent service, which is not run by the NHS or WSCC.

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Chichester District Foodbank provides a non-judgemental service to people who find themselves in crisis. We provide 3 day emergency food parcels and support to individuals and families who find themselves in crisis due to debt, benefit delay and changes, low income, sickness etc. Clients must obtain a voucher which they bring to one of the foodbank centres (Chichester, Midhurst, Selsey and Petworth) where they can exchange it for food and support. Clients can have 3 vouchers in a 6 month period.

What we do

• We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity so when clients arrive they are given a drink and a piece of cake and the opportunity to talk to someone about their situation without being judged.
• Food parcels meet dietary needs eg gluton free
• Clients where possible will be signposted to other agencies that can help them.
• On Fridays in Chichester a CAP Job Club advisor is available for a drop in session.

Age range

0-upwards

Wheelchair accessible

Yes

Free to use

Yes

Requires referral

Yes

Our users say

My husband left me unexpectedly and the bedroom tax took too much money out of my benefits. Without this place (Chichester District Foodbank) I don't know what I would have done. It takes a lot of guts to come here.