Food/Hygiene Poverty 

Who can issue Foodbank Vouchers:

· Schools

· Health Visitors

· Citizens Advice by calling 0808 27 87 999 and advising you need a foodbank voucher or visit their website online:  https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/food-bank/using-a-food-bank/

· North Devon Council by calling 01271 327711

· Ilfracombe Centre on a Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Location: The Lantern Ilfracombe Courtyard, High Street, Ilfracombe

How It Works: Donate food, take what you need, or swap items! The only thing they ask is that in the interests of hygiene that there is no fresh food (bread, milk, fruit, veg etc).

A project to support those who are affected by poverty, low income and/or inequalities. They apply for funding which they use to buy essentials to distribute locally to those in need. They produce FREE care packs/dental packs and period product packs, as well as packs tailored to suit specific needs. These packs can sometimes be collected from Ilfracombe Town Council but I would be wary to publish this on a website as they aren't always there (if that makes sense?) It may be worth E-mailing them on combekindnessproject@gmail.comto see what they say? 

They have a Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Combe-Kindness-Project/61571407061961/?_rdr

There are also apps like Olio and Too good to go that can be really helpful. 

Belle's Place offer a host of different services: https://bellesplace.co.uk/services-2/

They offer hot meals, drinks, emergency toiletries 10-2pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.