Welcome to Thrapston Food Bank
We are a food bank that provides parcels of food, toiletries, cleaning products and fresh produce to those facing financial crisis.
We are not a long term solution but aim to work with individuals to resolve financial challenges and provide food and household support during that time.
Get Help
Thrapston Food Bank operates on a self referral basis. You do not need to be referred by someone to receive support.
We are a delivery only Foodbank, with deliveries made every Tuesday. Please contact us by phone or email to access support.
Email thrapstonfoodbank@gmail.com
Text 07907 343373 for a quicker response
Thrapston Food Bank covers the town of Thrapston and surrounding villages. If you live in Rushden or Raunds, you will need to go to your local food bank.
We offer food parcels for people who are experiencing immediate financial crisis. This might be because you’ve lost your job, you are off sick, you’ve had a relationship breakdown or there have been delays in your benefits. It could be something else too.
You can receive up to 6 parcels in a years period and for this we do ask you for some paperwork and details. This is to enable us to keep a record of how many people we help, and why they have come to us.
If you need more than 6 parcels, additional help may be available and we will work hard to help you access support to address the underlying challenges you are facing. This could be doing some budgeting work, working with you to resolve debt, looking at your benefits or asking you to work with another agency.
More Information
Do I need a referral?
If you are struggling to buy food for yourself and your family, you can self refer. You need to live in Thrapston or the surrounding villages.
How do I get a food parcel?
Once you have registered with us, we will give you up to 6 food parcels during the course of a year. We will deliver these to your home.
Do you deliver?
Yes, we are a delivery only service.
Do you have pet food?
We often have food for dogs and cats, but it does depend on what donations we have received.
What's in a food parcel?
The parcels contain a selection of tinned and packet food, toilet rolls, tea, coffee, cereal, milk and toiletries. Parcels may vary depending on what has been donated and the size of your household.
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
As we rely on donations we are limited in what we can offer but if we know of a special need that you have, we will do our best to accommodate you.
Do I need to show you evidence of my needs?
We will ask to see proof of address and something to show that you are in difficulty e.g. a bank statement or evidence of a problem with you benefits or employment.
Can you provide food for my children too?
Yes, we will support you and your whole household.
What other support do you offer?
Encompass has two homeless projects and a residential rehab. We also have close links with other organisations and can signpost you to them for help e.g. debt or benefit problems, employment issues, addiction and homelessness.
