About Us
As a registered charity, we are dedicated to providing emergency food assistance to those in need throughout Crediton and its surrounding villages. In our community, many families struggle to put food on the table due to unforeseen circumstances such as job loss, benefit delays, or unexpected bills. Amidst these challenges, our mission remains steadfast: to ensure that no one goes hungry.
Upholding confidentiality and compassion, we offer not only food support but also a range of additional services, including financial advice, referrals to other agencies, and support for children in receipt of Free School Meals. Our commitment to accountability is unwavering, as we remain transparent to both the Charity Commission and our esteemed Board of Trustees. Join us in our mission to nourish hope and foster community resilience in Crediton
HOW WE HELP
Food Parcels
Our Food Bank parcels have been created to provide a household with enough food for 5 days’ worth of meals, adjusting the amounts for the number of children and adults within the home.
Debt Advice
CHAT offers Debt and Money Advice providing free, unconditional, fully confidential advice and practical support. The Foodbank is very pleased to have this service based here in Crediton; a local Community Money Advice Centre.
Energy Advice
Exeter Community Energy is a community-owned organisation providing practical energy advice and support with the aim of helping as many residents save money and stay warm in their homes.
Cafe
Our Friday morning Cafe at Crediton Congregational Church is an opportunity for all in the community to come together to connect and offer support.
Springboard Initiative
Our dedicated Community Support Advisor supports households in our community to move out of poverty, prevent homelessness & unmanageable debt, improve health & wellbeing and enable people to rebuild their lives.
Housing Advice
Accommodation and housing in Crediton can sometimes be hard to find. We can assist with connecting those needing housing with the appropriate organisation.
Referring Others
Are you aware of people in our community facing challenges? We can offer support and interventions to reduce the pressure and stress many individuals and families are experiencing.
Other Support Networks
We can’t solve every problem ourselves – but we probably know a network or organisation that helps in every situation!
HOW CAN I HELP?
The Foodbank is completely funded by donations and receives no monetary support from council or government. The amazing community of Crediton is the lifeblood of our organisation, and we would love for you to get involved.
Our Latest Articles
A History of the Crediton Foodbank
This article was supplied by Chris Parsons, current Chairperson of the Crediton Foodbank. Crediton Foodbank has been based in The Manse at Crediton Congregational Church ever since it started in 2011. It was then part of the church community outreach. My involvement...
Research Reveals Drivers of Hunger and Food Bank Use Among Disabled People
At Crediton Foodbank, we are committed to understanding and addressing the underlying causes of food insecurity in our community. The Trussell Trust, in collaboration with the Scottish Centre for Social Research, released a groundbreaking report titled “Disability and...
Our Constant Dichotomy: We Are Always Working To Make Ourselves Obsolete
At Crediton Foodbank, we face a constant paradox: we strive to eliminate the need for our existence. This mission drives our efforts every day, as we work towards a future where no one needs a foodbank because everyone has food security. It’s a beautiful goal, isn’t...