The Trussell Trust Foodbanks

We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.

Our foodbank works using a voucher referral system.

Visiting a Foodbank: To access

Our foodbank works with a number of different agencies, such as Citizens Advice, children’s centres and health visitors. To find out more about the agencies that hold our vouchers and how you can get help, please contact us.

When you visit or call a referral agency they will take some basic details from you to complete the voucher.

Once you have been issued a voucher, you will receive 7 days of emergency food delivered to your address from Oldham Foodbank, or can redeem your voucher at Shaw & Crompton Churches Together.

Locations:

1) Shaw & Crompton Churches Together (OL2 8QY)
2) Oldham Foodbank (OL1 4ER) - no collection from this centre, only delivery*

Contact us:

Please complete this form to get in touch: https://oldham.foodbank.org.uk/contact-us/

Please phone the Crisis Hub on 0161 770 7007, or your case/key/social worker (if you have one) - who can assist with issuing a voucher for a food parcel.

We’re an anti-poverty charity and community of food banks. We work together to ensure no one in the UK needs a food bank to survive, while providing food and practical support to people left without enough money to live on. 

We also offer access a range of advice and support, including helplines and guidance on social security payments and grants that may be available to you.

To access:

In order to get help from a food bank you will need to be referred with a voucher, which can be issued by a number of local community organisations (for instance schools, GPs and advice agencies). Your local food bank can advise which agencies can help. Agencies can register with Trussell Trust for access to their e-voucher referral system.

Link to be referred for a food voucher: https://www.trussell.org.uk/emergency-food

Help Through Hardship Helpline: 08082082138

Our friendly advisers can help you get the support you need if you’re struggling to afford essentials like food, heating and toiletries. We can advise which social security payments you’re entitled to, guide you through any claims, and help you with emergency issues.