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.
You can also get advice and learn more about food banks on Using a food bank – Citizens Advice
Locations
There are various foodbanks across the county that distribute food to people in need. Find your local support on the Spark Somerset Food Resilience Map.
Frome food bank
- Contact: Lenka
- Website: Fair Frome
- Email: info@fairfrome.org
- Phone: 01373 488578 or 07714 587129
Frome community fridge
- Location: Justice Lane, Frome Market, Frome BA11 1BE
- Facebook: Community Fridge Frome
- Phone: 01373 475574
Glastonbury and Street food bank
- Contact: Michael Cobb (Coordinator) and Mary Powell (Treasurer)
- Email: info@glastonburyandstreetfoodbank.org.uk
- Website: Glastonbury and Street food bank
- Phone: 07980 458600
Glastonbury community fridge
- Location: Magdalene Street, Glastonbury BA6 9EL
- Facebook: Glastonbury Fridge
- Email: admin@glastonburycommunityfridge.com
- Phone: 07762 299441
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
Wells food bank
- Contact: Sarah Mechen
- Email: foodbank@wellsstorehouse.co.uk
- Phone: 07587 125228