Helping you live well
Tel: 01237 476363
Poverty
Northern Devon Foodbank, Bideford
Emergency food supplies - voucher needed, which can be issued by Health & Wellbeing team in surgeries (Social Prescribers).
Opening times - Mon, Wed and Fri 10.30-1.30 at Supreme House, Pitt Lane, Bideford, EX39 3JA.
Tel: 01237 422243
East the Water Community Food Pantry
Food and hygiene items free to families in need. Open Tues, Wed and Thurs 10.00am to 1.00pm.
Tel: 07717 286 255 or East the Water Community Food Pantry on Facebook as below
The Storehouse on Grenville Street, Bideford, just before Panier Market
Helping the homeless and people in need in Torridge and North Devon. Also work in partnership with the Royal Brittish Legion Welfare Bideford helping local ex-servicemen who are homeless or in crisis.
Charity recycling centre, provides low cost donated furniture and household goods to clients, and accepts referrals from all local agencies. Can help clients find accomodation and assist clients with a variety of support.
Tel: 07936 571054
Healthy Start
If you are more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. If you're eligible, you'll be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that you can use in some UK shops and your benefit is added onto this card every 4 weeks. Enquire online.
361 Energy
Free energy advice and support to households and businesses.
Tel: 01271 599361
Government Grants
Quick and free eligibility checker to see if you qualify for a government grant for a new boiler, home insulation, loft insulation etc.
ARC - Antenatal Results and Choices
National charity helping parents through antenatal screening.
Helpline - 0207 713 7486
Bideford Bridge Trust
Grant making charity for local people - hardship grants, educational grants, taxi vouchers for ages 85+ or infirm (eg: those receiving Attendance Allowance), business start up grants, etc
Tel: 01237 871 888
The Hygiene Bank
A grass roots, community initiative giving hygiene, personal care and household cleaning products to people who can't afford them across the UK.
North Devon Co-Ordinator - Sian Barten (see website)
Harbour Community
Hot Food Drop In, Mondays and Wednesdays 9.30am-12.30pm at 7 Queen Street, Bideford, EX39 2JG.
Tel: 01237 423 891
Friday Diner
St Marys Church Bideford, every Friday, free hot three course meal, 11.15am-1.00pm
RABI The Farmers Charity
Financial support for farming families.
Tel: 0800 188 4444
Perennial
For those individuals and families working or who have worked in the horticulture industry. Offers
financial, health, career etc advice.
Helpline - 0800 093 8543
The Farming Community Network
Supports farmers & families within the farming community through difficult times.
Helpline - 03000 111 999