As we go about our daily work for the Okehampton Food Bank it has become more and more apparent that there is still some confusion as to our new location. This confusion perhaps shows that our communication has not been as effective as we had hoped. Hence this message.
The Okehampton Food Bank, founded in 2008, operated out of the Baptist Church and a church-owned shop until this July. Since then, the food bank has continued its work from the Ockment Community Centre in Okehampton’s North Street – the hub of the local community.
The Okehampton Foodbank offers a warm, caring welcome and support to anyone in need. We should not be confused with the Okehampton Community Kitchen, a different organisation that is not affiliated with us.
Kind Words from the Trussell Trust.
The Trussell Trust, a leading food bank charity, recently acknowledged ‘the commitment and care,’ shown by all the volunteers at The Okehampton Food Bank and that we are, ‘ offering a food bank service with a supportive referral structure, and there is evidence that this is accessible to the community. We also ‘have approaches that enhance dignity for the local community in need.’
We are open from 10.00 to 12.00 on Thursdays. Accredited referral agencies connect families with our food assistance program. Once families receive a referral, they can come collect food from us. Principally we use Citizens Advice and Community Links. Citizens Advice are located in the Ockment Centre. If you need their help be sure to book an appointment before going to avoid disappointment as they are swamped at the moment.