Our food bank provides three days of nutritionally balanced, non-perishable food.
Trussell has worked with nutritionists to ensure food parcels contains sufficient nutrition for at least three days worth of healthy, balanced meals for individuals and families.
A typical food parcel includes:
Breakfast cereals
Soup
Pasta
Pasta sauce
Rice
Tinned beans
Tinned meat
Tinned vegetables
Tinned fruit
Tea or coffee
Sugar
Biscuits
Snacks
Toothpaste
Feminine hygiene
Shampoo
Washing powder
Washing up liquid
Pet food
Dietary requirements
Our food bank can usually adapt your food parcel to meet your dietary needs, for example, gluten-free, halal or vegetarian. When you arrive at the food bank centre, a volunteer will chat to you about any special dietary requirements you may have.
What to expect when visiting a Foodbank
Experience a warm welcome from our volunteers who will listen to your needs and prepare your personalised emergency food parcel.
How food bank vouchers work
Learn how local agencies assess your needs and provide food bank vouchers to access emergency food support.
The Bridge Food Project
A stepping stone programme helping people move from emergency food support towards financial independence and food security.
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