Between the 22nd December and 2nd January you may find some local & national agencies & organisations closed or running reduced hours.
The following charities and agencies can provide support if you find yourself in crisis over Christmas, but may not be able to refer you for a Foodbank voucher.
Citizens Advice National Advice Line: 0800 144 8848
Age UK: 0800 678 1602
Samaritans: 116 123
Gloucestershire Warm & Well Energy Advice Service: 0800 500 3076
MIND:
If you need a foodbank parcel the following contacts may be able to provide one to you.
The Foodbank will be open on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th December. We will automatically be notified if a voucher has been issued to you and will call you once we receive it to check dietary requirements and book a delivery slot.
Available referral partners from 22nd December 2023 to 2nd January 2024
For some of these referral partners you will have to be a existing client to receive support.
Cotswold District Council: 01285 623000
P3: 01285 652 340
GDASS: 01452 726 570
Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (GARAS) (open 27th and 29th for drop-in – see website)
Your housing association (Bromford, Stonewater, Cotsway and others)
Cirencester Signpost: 07523 862777
Your GP Surgery
Your local hospital team
Health Visitors
Social Care Workers