Rossendale Food Group
In December 2016 we were approached by Positive Start Food Group in Rawtenstall to provide transport and volunteer drivers to collect food that the food industry have destined for waste. The food gets distributed to charities and community groups and they in turn redistribute it to more vulnerable people in society. The food is fresh, good quality and in date surplus. The difference with Food Groups and Food Banks in Rossendale is that many food banks only permit a number of uses per year and they have strict eligibility.
Rawtenstall and Accrington Food Groups allow any person or family on low incomes or those vulnerable in the community to use them as many times as they like. The food is not sold but the Food Groups will ask for a nominal donation to cover their overheads and for some who are unable to make donation due to their hardships then they should approach one of the volunteers and they will be able can get some food on the day. The Food Groups are all staffed by volunteers.
Both Positive Start Food Group and ACCROSS Food Group are able to provide a food parcel for veterans in certain circumstances, to get more information and how a veteran can get one then you need to contact the VIC office on 01706 833180 or email info@vic.org.uk
Our last regular food run was in December 2018 but we will continue on an occasional basis when existing transport is unavailable.
During the 2020 Covid 19 lockdown we again supported Positive Start with the deliveries of food bags to the vulnerable and those self isolating in Haslingden and Helmshore.
Rawtenstall and Accrington Food Groups allow any person or family on low incomes or those vulnerable in the community to use them as many times as they like. The food is not sold but the Food Groups will ask for a nominal donation to cover their overheads and for some who are unable to make donation due to their hardships then they should approach one of the volunteers and they will be able can get some food on the day. The Food Groups are all staffed by volunteers.
Both Positive Start Food Group and ACCROSS Food Group are able to provide a food parcel for veterans in certain circumstances, to get more information and how a veteran can get one then you need to contact the VIC office on 01706 833180 or email info@vic.org.uk
Our last regular food run was in December 2018 but we will continue on an occasional basis when existing transport is unavailable.
During the 2020 Covid 19 lockdown we again supported Positive Start with the deliveries of food bags to the vulnerable and those self isolating in Haslingden and Helmshore.
Example of a Food box £5.00 donation
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The food that is available at the Food Groups will depend on what the FareShare warehouse in Preston has in stock. However there is very good selection that can include;
Tin Foods Bread & Rolls Cereals and breakfast food Fruit juices Rice Pasta Sauce mixes Fresh fruits and vegetables Meats & Chilled foods |
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FareShare Preston
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Where to find Food Groups in Rossendale
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Positive Start Food Group
4 Bury Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 6AA Near the junction with Bacup Road. Open times Friday 0930 - 1030 Tea, Coffee, biscuits and cakes are available in the communal seating area which is for those who wish to stay and talk. |
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Accrington Food Group
Accrington and Rossendale College Broad Oak Campus, Broad Oak Rd, Accrington BB5 2AS Open times Wednesday 0930 - 1030 Tea and Coffee is available in the communal seating area which is for those who wish to stay and talk. |
RAFT Foundation Food Bank
In Rossendale there is also RAFT that provides a Food Bank. For further information or for the eligibility to get a food parcel contact RAFT direct.
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The Raft Foundation
Hardmans Business Centre New Hall Hey Rawtenstall BB4 6HH Distribution centre and volunteer opening hours: Tuesday: 10.00 to 12.00 noon Thursday: 10.00 to 12 noon Friday: 10.00 to 12 noon Telephone: 07874 206854 Email: info@raftfoundation.org |