Fair Frome

Fair Frome Food Bank is now the only food distribution centre in Frome.

In order to obtain food from the food bank it is necessary first to attend one of the referring organisations, such as the Mendip CAB (10 – 2 Mon, Weds or Fri), Job Centre Plus or the Get Set Service at the Key Centre to obtain a food voucher. We are situated in Christchurch Street West at the rear of the Town Hall.

Food Bank open hours: 10 – 12 noon Mon, Weds, Thurs. Tel 01373 488578.

Address:  Fair Frome Centre, Frome Town Hall, FROME BA11 1EB

Telephone:  01373 488578

Email:  [email protected]

Furniture Bank:  Contact Victoria Gale 01373 488578 or 07718652991.

Email: [email protected]

An organisation working with local people from all backgrounds to promote greater equality

Fair Frome champions greater financial, educational, social and health equality for people living in Frome and the surrounding areas. We work alongside communities, families, individuals, volunteers, partner agencies and other stakeholders to create joined up, sustainable services, support innovation, raise awareness of the issues of poverty and increase participation across Frome.

Why the community needs us

Fair Frome works in Frome with those people most in need of help, and offers practical support, such as ensuring that everyone has access to food, kitchen equipment and clothes washing facilities. Fair Frome also aspires towards greater financial, educational, social and health equality in Frome and runs projects designed to bring people together from different backgrounds and across generations to find common solutions.

Our impact on the community

Over the last 12 months 350 households  have been supported through the Food Bank, 400+ people have attended our Community Dining events and 20 people benefited from structured volunteering and training placements with us.

Registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in February 2014, we have a small staff team, 10 active and experienced trustees from a range of backgrounds and over 30 volunteers all working together to deliver real projects which make a real difference for real people.

Trustees

Chair:  Bob Ashford

Deputy Chair:  Emma Warren

Sara Butler

Mark Dorrington

Rhian Goddard

Karen Huckle

Judith Loughlin

Karen Stewart

Mel Usher

Carole Whittard

Staff

Co-ordinator:  Wendy Miller-Williams

Furniture Bank Co-ordinator:  Victoria Gale