We are a community project and registered charity (no. 1153791) providing emergency (three-day) food parcels to individuals and families in short term financial crisis across the Canterbury District (Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay and surrounding villages). 

Do you need a food parcel?

We have made it even easier to receive a food parcel when facing a financial crisis.  If it is your first visit you can now self refer to one of our distribution cafes and when we issue the food parcel we will also help with signposting.  We have a Citizens Advice worker at the distribution cafes in Canterbury as well who can give advice and issue a voucher.

For more information please give us a call or send an email. 

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Our operating objectives are to:

• Build a regular and sustainable supply of food and financial donations to enable the provision of emergency food parcels, education and support;
• Provide education and advice to assist those in need, including, but not limited to, cooking, diet, food safety and budgeting;
• Build strong on-going relationships with local agencies and other relevant organisations to provide support and resources;
• Recruit and maintain a team of dedicated and trained staff and volunteers from the local community;
• Ensure all infrastructure – including required facilities, vehicles and materials – is in place and within budget;
• Ensure a strong governance structure and supporting communication channels are in place to enable the successful running of the Charity and to ensure the charity status is maintained;
• Contribute to the wider debate on the cause and effects of poverty and hunger in the district.