About food support for families
We want to make sure no child or adult in Somerset goes hungry. Our aim is to meet the immediate need for food, and work with families to address their needs.
We are working with Foodbanks, FareShare, HIS Church, Village Agents and many voluntary and community groups across Somerset to provide food items for immediate use. We are also supporting the development of new community pantries and larders to help communities have longer term sustainable solutions in place.
Support available
We have food available for any family in need. Any family in need of urgent food supplies should contact 0300 123 2224.
Village Agents
When you contact us, Village Agents can also support you. If they receive a referral about food poverty, they can arrange a food bank voucher or help someone join a pantry scheme. They can also work with Citizens Advice to help individuals and families access the Crisis and Resilience Fund if they have experienced a financial shock.
End Child Food Poverty
The End Child Food Poverty website provides meal support to families. It also gives opportunities for businesses and groups to offer free food.
NHS Healthy Start Scheme – If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4-years-old, you may be able to get help to buy healthy food and milk.
How to offer support and donations
If you would like to make a financial donation please contact the Community Council for Somerset who will make sure that the money is used on direct food support for families. The money will be used to buy fresh local produce.