GETTING HELP
How to get food - step by step
See Home page for how to get a voucher during Covid-19
1. Identify a voucher distribution point relevant to you from the list below.
2. Take your ID (and proof of others in your household you may wish to receive food for) together with information relating to your problem.
3. Once you have your voucher, take it to St Paul's Church, Northdown Road, Clftonville at the times shown on the voucher.
Available to all:
Cliftonville Community Centre (Mon, Tue & Wed 10am – 12 noon Tel: 01843 221913)
Newington Community Centre (Mon – Thurs. 10.30am – 2.30pm)
NHS Health Trainers (As available, based at The Gateway)
Roger Gale’s office (Mon – Fri 10am – 12 noon, Birchington)
Newington Big Local, Green roof shelter, St Christophers', Princess Margaret Ave. Newington (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or Tel Cara on 07773 223042)
Global Crossfire Church (Newington Community Centre Sunday 10.30 am – 12 noon
Distribution points for those who use these organisations:
Avondale
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Christians Against Poverty (Debt support)
Home-Start
Kent Association for the Blind
Richmond Fellowship (Thanet Community Services)
Sanctuary Supported Living
The Beacon
Other Voucher Distribution Points
Specifically for parents/guardians who have children at the centre
Birchington & Garlinge Children’s Centre
Cliftonville Primary School
Hartsdown Academy
Millmead Children’s Centre
Northdown Primary School
Six Bells Children’s Centre
NEW! St Peters distribution centre
Thanet food Link has opened a new distribution Centre every Friday from 10.30-12 at St. Peter's Baptist Church, Vicarage St, (opposite chip shop)
Open to all CT10 residents who are struggling to buy food.
You will need a voucher to access a food parcel – vouchers can be obtained from various local agencies.
There are the general voucher holders for all in CT10:
Thanet Food Link - Kate Grant Mob 07385 290358 or 07905 277723
The Gap Project 01843 602762 olga@thegapproject.co.uk
CT10 Parochial Charities 07785 966666 ct10charities@mail.com
Also people can approach specific voucher holders if connected:
The Parish Church St Peters : revjandurrans@gmail.com and phone 01843 869169
Mocketts Wood Surgery (if they are a patient) tel 01843 267111
The Pavilion Youth & Community Café, St Peter’s Recreation Ground 07963 226275
Useful Links - Further help
CAP Money(Christians Against Poverty) is a national debt counselling charity with a network of debt centres based in local churches
Call 0800 328 0006 to book an appointment with the Thanet CAP Debt Centre https://capuk.org/i-want-help/our-services/cap-debt-help/introduction
KSAS (kent-support-and-assistance-service) can give further help and is run by KCC http://www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/care-and-support/benefits/kent-support-and-assistance-service