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Foodbank vouchers

Our foodbank works using a voucher referral system. Find out more about how we work.

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. 

If you need help from our food bank there are a few simple steps to follow.

The most important step is to get a food bank voucher.

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 food bank voucher/voucher code. The local agency can also provide long term support if needed to help address some of the issues behind the reasons for your crisis.

Agencies we work with include:

Citizens Advice: 03442 451294  Foodbanks — Citizens Advice Lancashire West


West Lancashire Borough Council: 01695 577177 Food banks – West Lancashire Borough Council (westlancs.gov.uk)


West Lancashire ARK:  West Lancs ARK – ARK

  • Jan
    07826 656387
  • Barry
    07421 941324
  • Sue
    07767 055388

Many other services may also be able to help such as: housing support officers, children’s centres, health visitors, social services, some local charities and local schools.

Please ensure that you bring ID with you showing your name and current address.

Once you have been issued with a voucher code, you will receive a minimum of three days of emergency food, delivered to your door.

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

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