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Referral agencies
Farnham Foodbank works using a voucher referral system. 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.
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| Financial Advice | ||
| Confidential debt, benefits advice, fuel poverty, etc |
Frontline Money Advice call 01252 560752 e-mail [email protected] Counties Money Advice call 07766 765041 email [email protected] |
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| Citizens Advice | ||
| Domestic Abuse, Employment, Claiming Benefits, Paying Bills, Housing Problems, Relationship Issues |
Farnham: 0344 848 7969 www.waverleycab.org.uk/enquiry-form Ash: 08082 787 888 www.ca-ga.org.uk/get-advice/forms |
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| Schools | ||
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All local nursery, primary and secondary schools can request a food parcel University of Creative Arts |
Contact the Home School Link Worker or Headteacher at your child’s school UCA Welfare Officer – Andrea Beattie (for existing students) |
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| Churches | ||
| All local churches of any denomination can request a food parcel on your behalf you do not need to attend the church | There are many local parish and other churches in and around Farnham who can help you access the foodbank – contact any local church for help and advice | |
| Housing Welfare and Rough Sleepers | ||
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Support for existing residents struggling with rent or other bills Support for Rough Sleepers – if you see a rough sleeper and want to help please go to www.https://www.streetlink.org.uk |
Vivid Homes Welfare Team 0800 652 0898 Waverley Borough Council Housing Support Officer – 0330 119 3000 Waverley Borough Council Rough Sleeper Support Officer – 07919 292581 |
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| Children’s and Family Support Services | ||
| Support and advice for families with young children |
Waverley Family Centre 01252 714555 Surrey Children’s Services [email protected] 0300 200 1015 (ask for the local offer team) Hale Community Centre – 130 Upper Hale Road, Farnham GU90JH 01252 722362 www.halecommunitycentre.org.uk Homestart 01252 737453 www.homestartwaverley.org |
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| Doctor Surgeries and Health Centres | ||
| All doctors surgeries are able to request a food parcel for registered patients | Please do not contact your doctor purely for a food parcel request – use an alternative referral agency or contact us direct | |
| Services for Older People | ||
| Support advice for older people particularly those living alone | Age UK Surrey https://www.ageuk.org.uk/surrey 01483 503414 | |
| Drug and Alcohol Services | ||
| Specialist assessment support and treatment for people in Surrey who want help with their drug | i-access 0300 222 5932 SMS texting for people who are deaf or hard of hearing: 07717 989 024 | |
| Young People’s Support | ||
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Working with young people who need support for a variety of needs, in different areas of their life Support for young people leaving care |
Targeted Youth Support Surrey https://familyinformationdirectory.surreycc.gov.uk/ Surrey Care Leavers Service https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/children/support-and-advice/youth-voice/care-leavers |
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| Mental Health Services | ||
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Guildford & Waverley Mental Health Locality Team Surrey Health Community Mental Health Recovery Service |
If you are receiving support from any Mental Health service provider or charity, they can help you to access the food bank should you need to do so. Contact your key worker for more information |
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| Domestic Abuse Services | ||
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Domestic Abuse Outreach South West Surrey – a friendly, approachable, professionally trained team who will listen to you, believe you and support you. Our service is free and confidential and we offer you practical help and ongoing emotional advice and support. |
T: 01483 898884E: [email protected] Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Any domestic abuse service you contact for help and advice will also be able to access the foodbank for you. This a confidential service and they do not need to give us your name or address |
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| Carers Support | ||
| A range of support for those caring for others at home | https://www.carersuk.org/carers-support-waverley | |