Introduction
Food banks provide emergency food and support to members of the public who are not able to afford food shopping. Food is donated by individuals, organisations, religious groups and businesses. If you or someone you know is struggling to buy food, there are many food banks in Somerset you can visit to collect free food. The Trussell Trust offers support and advice to those who are in need of food – you can visit find a food bank to locate your nearest one.
Locations in the former Mendip area
Frome food bank
Contact: Bob Ashford or Lenka
Website: https://fairfrome.org
Email: fairfromeinfo@gmail.com
Phone: 01373 488578 or 07714 587129
Frome community fridge
Location: Justice Lane, Frome Market, Frome BA11 1BE
Facebook: www.facebook.com/communityfridgefrome
Phone: 01373 475574
Glastonbury food bank
Contact: Michael Cobb (Coordinator) and Mary Powell (Treasurer)
Email: glastonburyfoodbank@gmail.com
Phone: 07980 458600
Glastonbury community fridge
Location: Magdalene Street, Glastonbury BA6 9EL
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlastonburyFridge
Email: admin@glastonburycommunityfridge.com
Phone: 07886 568842
Shepton Mallet food bank
Contact: Ann Chinye
Email: sheptonmallet@salvationarmy.org.uk or Ann.Chinye@salvationarmy.org.uk
Phone: 01749 347130 or 07909 046063
Street food bank
Contact: Louise and John Melia
Email: street@salvationarmy.org.uk or John.Melia@salvationarmy.org.uk or Louise.melia@salvationarmy.org.uk
Phone: 01458 445232