Foodbanks
Foodbanks and local charities are seeing an increasing number of people turn to them and can really help put a meal on the table when you need it most. Some offer further support with things like white goods for the home, fuel vouchers and clothing.
The Trussell Trust:
The Trussell Trust is a national charity that has a list of foodbanks in your area. Get in touch and you will be given any vouchers or codes you may need. To find your nearest, go to: www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/ or call: 01722 580 180.
Horsham Matters:
In the Horsham District, Horsham Matters can provide emergency food parcels to residents of Horsham District, and can sometimes offer a fuel voucher, if available. Contact Horsham Matters by emailing info@horsham-matters.org.uk,
or call them on 300 124 0204.
Community Fridges
Community fridges are independent charities that work like a foodbank, providing food parcels to those in need. Here are a few:
Horsham Community fridge
London Road Methodist Church, London Road, Horsham, RH12 1AN
Tuesday 10 - 11am
Thursday 1 - 2pm
Steyning Community Fridge
The Church Cottage, Vicarage Ln, BN44 3YQ
Monday 6 - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 12pm
Uckfield Community Fridge
The Source/ Hub garden, Civic Approach, Uckfield TN221AL
Tue, Fri & Sat: 10 am - 12 pm
Wednesday: 4 pm - 5.30 pm
Southampton Monty’s Community Pantry
59 Montague Ave, Sholing, Southampton SO19 0QB
Tel: 07493 306046
More Community Fridge pop-up locations are being added all the time, so
please check the Community Fridge website for more details:
www.faredivide.org.uk or call 0300 030 9376.
Helpful apps for your phone
If you have a smart phone, there are a few apps that can help you stretch your budget that little bit further, with discounted or free food, and price comparisons on fuel. Here are a few of the best:
OLIO:
OLIO connects neighbours with each other and with local businesses, so extra food can be shared and not thrown away. This could be food nearing its sell-by date in local stores, spare home-grown vegetables, bread from your baker, or the groceries in your fridge when you go away. For your convenience, OLIO can also be used for non-food household items too. For more information go to www.olioex.com or visit the app store on your phone.
TOO GOOD TO GO:
TOO GOOD TO GO is another anti-food waste app which lets you rescue delicious, unsold food from businesses to save it from going to waste. For more information go to: www.toogoodtogo.co.uk/en-gb/consumer or visit the app store on your phone.
PETROL PRICES:
There’s no free fuel here, but this helpful app does let you know the prices of fuel in your area so you can find the cheapest! Go to www.petrolprices.com or download the app.
