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    • How We Operate
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    • Want to Help
    • Latest News
    • Current Needs
    • Links
    • Contact Us
  • Home
  • How We Operate
  • About Us
  • Need Help?
  • Want to Help
  • Latest News
  • Current Needs
  • Links
  • Contact Us

HOW WE OPERATE

OUR VALUES

 Our values drive the way we operate. We will always endeavour to be compassionate, generous and non-judgmental. We assert that every individual is to be valued and respected regardless of their circumstances and any difficulties they may face. We respect the dignity of all our clients and for this reason we offer a discreet and confidential service to anyone who needs to use it.

OUR OPERATION

  • In common with many food banks nationally, we operate a referral system through a variety of agencies; there are more than 80 such agencies in Fareham and Gosport. If you need food support, a good way to get a referral is through Citizens Advice in Fareham or Gosport.


  • However, in the current situation, if you, or someone you know, need urgent food support and you can’t get a referral, please talk directly us or text us; for Gosport the number is 07826 305900 and for Fareham the number is 07708 305795. Please leave a message if there is no answer and we will get back to you as soon as we can. We will also signpost to qualified professionals who can offer appropriate advice and support to underlying issues such as benefits.  We do not judge and we will never refuse support when needed. 


  • In supporting people, we have always sought to ensure that we do not create dependency and therefore operate policies that aim to prevent this, which includes monitoring the number of referrals per client. If there is a need we will always put the needs of the individual first.
  • In order to operate in a Covid secure way which protects the health and well-being of our clients and volunteers we will deliver food directly to those who need it.  
  • As we have aways done, we will give seven days food support plus toiletries. It’s a free service - there’s no cost.


MORE INFORMATION

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