West Cheshire Foodbank

Who we are

1. Background

Established in November 2012, West Cheshire Foodbank (WCFB) is part of the Trussell Trust’s UK network of over 1000 Foodbanks, which provide food to people in crisis in their local areas. 

2. Our Purpose is:

1. to provide relief to individuals and families in crisis in Chester, Ellesmere Port, Neston and surrounding areas, within Cheshire West, through the provision of emergency food supplies. 

1. to provide practical, mental and spiritual support either directly or by referral to approved partner agencies to enable individuals and families avoid future crises. 

1. to raise awareness of the causes of food poverty and to encourage both policy-makers and local people to take action.