Emergency Food
Funded through the UKSPF Levelling Up fund, North Warwickshire BC are now working with We Care UK to provide emergency food for people who are struggling and in food crisis. We Care UK is a 100% volunteer led charitable organisation. To find out more information about We Care UK visit www.wecare-uk.co.uk
The following organisations have been approved, and if you are already in touch with them and working with them, they will be able to make an application on your behalf:
- NWBC
- Citizens Advice
- Family Information Service
- Act on Energy
- Better Housing Better Health
- Severn Trent Water
- Social Prescribers
You will not be able to refer yourself.
Once a referral is made, We Care UK will contact you direct within a few hours, so you must make sure you give the correct, or best contact details, to put on the referral form.
We Care UK will contact you to talk about making arrangements to deliver the food direct to your accommodation. Please make sure you are in at the time agreed as this may affect any future food awarded.
‘Emergency Food’ provided by We Care UK is for those that are in a crisis situation. To have access to further awards you will also need to work with We Care UK who will offer and provide money advice and support, and will signpost you to other help when it is needed.
To find out other places where you can access a food supply please visit Food Supply Help | Cost of Living | North Warwickshire Borough Council (northwarks.gov.uk)
Ediblelinks Social Supermarket
We would encourage everyone who is struggling to manage their finances to consider using Ediblelinks Social Supermarket. This is an offer that will help you to save money on your shopping bills.
The Social Supermarket aims to open 3 times per week:
Tuesdays from 09:30-12:00 at The Arcade, Long Street, Atherstone specifically for the Over 65's and Thursdays from 09:30-12:00 for individuals/couples/families.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 09:30-12:00 at Ediblelinks, Abeles Way, Atherstone for individuals/couples/families.
The service is available to those living in North Warwickshire, surrounding villages, Nuneaton & Bedworth
Customers follow a shopping list depending on their family size and choose their preferred items/brands/ flavours.
It is a CASH ONLY DONATION BASIS.
- Individual Shop £5
- Couple Shop £10
- Family Shop £20
No appointment necessary however customers are asked to bring proof of address and carrier bags each time they visit.