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
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.
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