Foodbank

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If you or somebody you know needs our help please contact us about the referral process and how to obtain a ‘foodbank voucher’.

We work other organisations, churches and individuals and also receive support from the County and Borough Councils to provide three days of emergency food to people in need. Those in need are often identified by and referred to us by these organisations and local care professionals. To help solve longer term issues, we work with other appropriate agencies.

You can support this project by donating money or items of food.

If you’d like to make a food donation please ensure that it’s non-perishable and has a long use by date.

When Is the foodbank open?

Food parcels can be collected between 9.00am -3.00pm Monday to Friday. You will need to have a foodbank referral from a registered organisation to collect a food parcel. These can be obtained via CAB, Social Services, Children’s Centres, Support Workers, Probation etc.

Where can I drop off food donations?

Food can be dropped at our Dettingen Way office between 9.00am -3.00pm Monday to Friday. We also have collection points in Waitrose and the CO-OP (Out Risbygate)

What food do you take?

All food must be non-perishable (tinned or packets), with at least three months’ date left on and unopened. See our shopping list for more details.

Want to know more?

If you’d like to know more about our Foodbank and how we can help and what we can offer, then please do contact us.

Or if you’d prefer to phone us, you can contact us by calling 01284 754967

The people we help

What they say, in their words

The Council put me in touch with Gatehouse because I needed a washing machine. I ordered one and a couple of blokes turned up in the van and fitted it for me. They arrived when they said they would, and there were no problems.

Foodbank user

I volunteered for Gatehouse after finding out there was a foodbank in bury St Edmunds, I didn’t even know it was here , the people that work here do a brilliant job , whilst being friendly, helpful and caring.

Jane Hodges

Foodbank volunteer

I have been aware of the work undertaken by Gatehouse in supporting the most vulnerable in Bury St Edmunds. Having recently retired I was pleased to be given the opportunity to join this band of caring enthusiastic workers and volunteers in helping with their good work