What to do if you are short of food

The cost-of-living crisis is hitting everyone, so first of all, take a deep breath and don't feel shy about asking for help. We are all human beings, and we all struggle at times in our lives.

Witney Foodbank

If you are in an emergency situation, where things have spiralled out of control, and you (and/or your loved ones) are going hungry, your first port of call is Witney Foodbank. To get a food parcel, you will need a referral, but they can give advice on how to get one. The staff and volunteers are supernice, so don't be scared about picking up the phone or dropping by. They can also help you get the advice you need to get out of your financial hole.

Opening times: Monday-Friday 10 am to 1 pm

Phone number: 07949 442342

Email: info@witney.foodbank.org.uk

Address: Cottsway House (in the back car park)
Heynes Place,
Avenue Two
WITNEY
Oxfordshire
OX28 4YG

Witney Food Revolution

If you are not in an emergency situation but are finding supermarkets too expensive and want a longer-term, more sustainable solution, the place to go is Witney Food Revolution, located behind the Methodist Church on the High Street in Wesley Walk Courtyard, OX28 6HG. There are two options: Witney Community Fridge and Witney Larder:

Witney Community Fridge is all about reducing food waste: volunteers collect perfectly good food that local businesses would have thrown away, and redistribute it to the public for free. It's open to everyone living in Witney or nearby.

Opening times:
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10am to 12pm

The Witney Larder is a membership-only opening where food surplus from a national network is given to the public. Memberships costs just £3.50 per week for individuals or £7 per week for a household/family. An individual membership provides up to 10 items of non-perishables (pasta, tins, etc.) per week plus free fruit and vegetables. For a household, it's 20 non-perishable items.

Opening time: Wednesday 3pm-7pm