Shipston Food Bank

I’ve been asked to post this by Shipston Food Bank. They have had to change the location of the Food Bank to provide better cover and thought this would be a good opportunity to remind people that Shipston has this service and how to access it.

The new distribution point is the Badger Valley Childrens Centre based on Tilemans Lane (access is from Tilemans Lane and it is based at the top of the Primary School playing field).

To access the Food Bank you need to get a referral voucher. These are supplied by the Medical Centre (if you ring reception – 01608 661845, they will advise you how to get one), the Citizens Advice Bureau (ring 01789 200136 and they will make an appointment for you at the Shipston CAB) or if you are a parent of a child attending Badger Valley they can issue one themselves.

Badger Valley keep limited supplies (the main stores are held by St. Edmund’s) and it is important that you ring them on 01608 664771 before attending with your voucher. Both the Medical Centre and the CAB will remind you of this when giving out vouchers.

The service is completely confidential and no referrer will provide your information to anyone else without your express permission.

Shipston Town Council has supported the Food Bank since its inception by St. Edmund’s Church a couple of years ago. Although we are saddened by the increasing need for the service, we are delighted that Andrew Coleby, the Rector of St. Edmund’s, his volunteers and the Badger Valley Centre have been able to support many Shipston families over the Christmas period.

Please share this update so it reaches as many families in need as possible.

If you wish to donate to the Food Bank (dried/tinned goods only) please contact Andrew Coleby directly on 01608 661210.

Philip Vial
Deputy Mayor