If you’re struggling to afford food, Okehampton Food Bank is here to help.
We provide free food support to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship across Okehampton and the surrounding communities.
Our friendly volunteers offer practical assistance with kindness, dignity and respect, without judgement.
Every Thursday
9:30 am – 12:00 noon
The Ockment Centre
31 North Street, Okehampton
EX20 1AR
Citizens Advice can provide confidential advice on benefits, debt, housing and financial difficulties. They can also help arrange a referral to Okehampton Food Bank if you need emergency food support.
Community Links South West provides local support through its Mental Health Hub. You can speak to their team about your circumstances and ask for help arranging a referral to Okehampton Food Bank.
Once you have been referred to Okehampton Food Bank, you can visit us during our Thursday morning opening hours, between 9:30 am and 12:00 noon.
Our friendly volunteers will welcome you and help you choose from the food and essential items we have available. We operate a choice-based food bank, allowing you to select suitable products for yourself and your household, subject to availability.
Unable to collect food yourself?
If you are unable to visit in person, please contact us beforehand so we can discuss alternative collection arrangements.
All food and essential items are provided completely free of charge.
Fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, cheese, butter, eggs and other chilled food essentials, subject to availability.
Tinned foods, pasta, rice, breakfast cereals, soups, sauces and other everyday food essentials, subject to availability.
Toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, deodorant, period products and household cleaning essentials, subject to availability.
If you or anyone in your household has a food allergy, intolerance or special dietary requirement, please tell your referring organisation and our volunteers before selecting food.
We will do our best to help you choose suitable products from the supplies available. However, we cannot guarantee that specialist dietary products or allergen-free foods will always be available.
Important Food Safety Information
Please always check the ingredients and allergen information on food packaging before consuming any product. If you have a severe allergy, be particularly careful with products that may contain traces of allergens.
Our volunteers are happy to assist you, but the final decision about whether a product is suitable for your dietary requirements must be made by you or your carer.
We understand that financial hardship can affect many aspects of everyday life. As well as providing emergency food and essential items, Okehampton Food Bank can help you find other organisations offering practical advice and support.
Advice and Financial Support
Our volunteers can signpost you towards local services, including Citizens Advice and Community Links, for assistance with benefits, debt, housing difficulties and other concerns.
Community Fridge
The Community Fridge at the Ockment Centre may also provide access to surplus food when supplies are available. This operates separately from Okehampton Food Bank.
We’re Here to Help
If you’re unsure where to find the support you need, please speak to one of our volunteers. We’ll do our best to point you in the right direction.
If you have any questions about food support, referrals or collection arrangements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Our friendly volunteers are here to help and will respond to your enquiry as soon as possible.