At the January Council meeting, councillors unanimously agreed to continue their support for the vital work of the Edenbridge Foodbank. To assist their incredible efforts in helping local families, the Council will:
- Provide free use of Rickards Hall every Tuesday morning, offering a warm, accessible space for their services.
- Allow the Foodbank use of council land for its storage shed, ensuring they have the resources to stock and distribute food effectively.
The Council is proud to support the Edenbridge Foodbank as it makes such a positive impact in our community. Together, we’re building a stronger, more caring Edenbridge.
Edenbridge Foodbank is run as part of the Trussell UK network of foodbanks and supported by all the churches of Edenbridge.
Dave White, Edenbridge Foodbank Project Manager, said: “We are so grateful for the support of the Council and of the local community in so many ways.”
He added: “The foodbank has had another successful year of operation. We work with a number of local referral agencies, such as Citizens Advice, Crosslight, West Kent Housing and Edenbridge Primary School. Clients must obtain a food voucher from one of these agencies before coming to the foodbank centre. If someone doesn’t have a voucher, we will help them and will connect them with an agency to provide ongoing support. In this way, it is hoped that all clients can receive appropriate support and be able to move on from their difficult situation.
“We regularly have representatives from financial advice/money management agencies (eg Crosslight), the Samaritans, Citizens Advice and others on site to give direct support to clients at the centre.”
