Referral agencies/partners
GETTING A REFFERAL FOR AN EMERGENCY FOOD PARCEL FROM SCFB
When you find yourself in a crisis situation there are various agencies you can approach for support – mainly the Citizen’s Advice and the BCP crisis team.
The advisor at these agencies will ask questions to assess the most appropriate type of support for your situation. If they decide that you are eligible for a food parcel, they will make a referral to us as your local food bank.
You can also seek a referral from local charities, churches, health visitors, social workers, doctors’ surgeries, your mental health worker and housing association.
Once you have been referred to us and have the relevant reference number, visit our premises during opening hours.
Please note:
- We will require proof of your identity
- Food parcels are limited to a maximum of 3 in 3 months, unless there are exceptional circumstances
- You must not seek to obtain food from other food banks while we are working with you
MAIN AGENCIES
BCP – Civic Centre, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH2 6DY
https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/benefits-support-and-advice/bcp-crisis-advice-scheme
Tel: 01202 096622 (This is the crisis team)
Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (Poole Office) Poole Library,
Dolphin Centre, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1QE
https://citizensadvicebcp.org.uk/get-advice/
Tel: 0808 278 7939 or 03444 111 444
Note – there are other branches, please visit your local one
CHARITIES
Help & Care – A49 Aerodrome Studios, 2-8 Airfield Way, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3TS
Tel: 0300 111 3303
St Mungo’s – 8-10 Warner Street, London, EC1R 5HA
General enquiries Tel: 020 3856 6000
Local advisor: Tel -to be added
Turning Point – 27a Morley Road, Pokesdown, BH5 2JJ
https://www.turningpointchurch.co.uk/
Tel: 07468 514739
SCHOOLS
The following schools are referral partners with SCFB. If you have a child attending one of the schools shown below, you should be able to get a referral to our food bank if necessary.
Linwood school – Alma Road, Winton
Pokesdown community school – Livingstone Road, Bournemouth
St James Primary – Pokesdown Hill, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth
St Katherine’s Primary – Rolls Drive, Southbourne
St Peter’s Primary – Holdenhurst Avenue
Stourfield Infants – Cranleigh Road, Southbourne
Stourfield Juniors – Stourvale Road, Bournemouth
CHURCHES
YOUR EXISTING CONTACTS
Which could include: Housing association, Mental health worker, Social worker.
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