Elland Food & Support Drop In
Elland Food Bank and Support Drop-in every Saturday
The Elland and District Food Bank and Support Drop-in is open for the distribution of of Food Parcels to the people of HX4 and HX5 post codes.
Every Saturday morning between 10.15am and 11.45am at Southgate Methodist Church, Langdale Street, Elland.
To make a food or financial donation, or to find out about becoming a volunteer, contact Ann Mansfield (Secretary) on 01422 364620, or email to ellandfoodbank@gmail.com.
An update from Elland & District Food Bank and Support Drop-In
When we opened our doors in October 2015 we helped just one family in that first session. Now, one year later, we have 86 people registered with us and give food bags to 25 people on average every Saturday morning!
The Food Bank is open every Saturday morning at the Southgate Centre, Langdale Street in Elland from 10.15 a.m. until 11.45 a.m. As well as a bag of food, customers are also offered a warm welcome, refreshments, and a friendly chat.
Any person wishing to access the food bank just needs to come along and register. They will be asked in confidence to explain their circumstances and we will do our very best to help them. We offer help to any family or single person living in Elland and district.
We are so indebted to the management and customers of Morrisons in Elland. Every Saturday morning we collect several trays of bread and produce from the store. Morrisons donates all this food, which would otherwise have to go to waste. They also allow us to have a trolley in the store which customers fill every week, putting in a tin or two as they leave the store. We also receive many food donations from faith groups, local community groups, local businesses and individuals.
Financial donations are also important to us as they help with the running costs of the project such as building rent, insurance, packaging materials etc. The Food Bank is run entirely by volunteers and is funded solely by grant money or donations.
To make a food or financial donation, or to find out more about becoming a volunteer, contact Ann Mansfield (Secretary) on 01422 364620, or email to ellandfoodbank@gmail.com
Donate items to the Elland Food & Support Drop In
Support the people of Elland and District by donating the following items to the Elland Food & Support Drop In:
Foods
- TINS: Soup, meats, fish, veg, beans, etc.
- JARS: jam, cooking sauce, sandwich paste, etc.
- Pasta, spaghetti, rice
- Tea, coffee, sugar
- Cooking oil
- UHT milk
- Instant pasta, noodles, etc. (just add water)
- Crisps, biscuits, breakfast bars
- Pet food – dog/cat
Non Foods
- Shower gel, shampoo, Deodorant
- Toothpaste, toothbrush, Disposable razors
- Sanitary towels, Toilet roll
- Baby bath/ shampoo, Baby wipes, Nappies
- Washing-up liquid, Washing powder
Donations can be dropped off Monday to Thursday between 9am and 3pm at Compass Bridge Limited, Bridgefield Mill, Elland, HX5 0SG
For general enquiries please call Jayne Spencer on 07807 011948 or by email to jayne@jsbusinessconsultant.co.uk
Alternatively you can contact Compass Bridge Limited on 01422 311299 or by email to compassbridge@hotmail.co.uk
Volunteer’s required at Elland Food Bank Drop In
Volunteers required for the Elland Food & Support Drop In starting on Saturday 24 October at the Cartwheel Club Youth & Community Centre for 6 weeks from 10am to 12pm
Do you have?
- Good people skills
- Enthusiasm
- Good listening skills
- A desire to help people
- A ‘can do, happy to help’ attitude and able to work as part of a team
- Can you assist with the collection of milk and bread at 9.00am on Saturday mornings? (drivers with transport required)
If you think you can help, please get in touch with Jayne Spencer on 07807 011948 or by email to jayne@jsbusinessconsultant.co.uk or alternatively contact Compass Bridge Limited on 01422 311299 or email compassbridge@hotmail.co.uk
Donate to the Elland Food & Support Drop In
Support the people of Elland and District by donating the following items to the Elland Food & Support Drop In:
Foods
- TINS: Soup, meats, fish, veg, beans, etc.
- JARS: jam, cooking sauce, sandwich paste, etc.
- Pasta, spaghetti, rice
- Tea, coffee, sugar
- Cooking oil
- UHT milk
- Instant pasta, noodles, etc. (just add water)
- Crisps, biscuits, breakfast bars
- Pet food – dog/cat
Non Foods
- Shower gel, shampoo, Deodorant
- Toothpaste, toothbrush, Disposable razors
- Sanitary towels, Toilet roll
- Baby bath/ shampoo, Baby wipes, Nappies
- Washing-up liquid, Washing powder
Donations can be dropped off Monday to Thursday between 9am and 3pm at Compass Bridge Limited, Bridgefield Mill, Elland, HX5 0SG
For general enquiries please call Jayne Spencer on 07807 011948 or by email to jayne@jsbusinessconsultant.co.uk
Alternatively you can contact Compass Bridge Limited on 01422 311299 or by email to compassbridge@hotmail.co.uk
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