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Foodbank vouchers
Our foodbank works using a voucher referral system. Find out more about how we work.
We know that anyone can find themselves at crisis point for a number of different reasons.
In order to provide the most appropriate help for the circumstances of your situation we work with local agencies. If they feel you are struggling to put food on the table, they will issue you with a foodbank voucher. The local agency can also provide long term support if needed to help address some of the issues behind the reasons for your crisis.
Where to go for a food voucher?
Our foodbank works with a number of different agencies across the city, here are some that you can get in contact with:
-Aberdeen Citizen’s Advice (range of support + advice, benefits help) – 01224 569750 (Monday to Friday 10am – 3pm)
-Bethany Christian Trust (homelessness / isolation / addiction support) – 07891 170 365
-SMART and ASSIST Project (Grampian Housing Association) – (money advice, housing support) – 01224 202934
-Family Learning Team – (families + parent support) 01224 764700
-STAR Community Flat – (services, support, classes for Seaton residents) 01224 524209
-Hillcrest Housing Association – (housing / tenant support and advice, help reducing energy bills, benefits eligibility) – 0300 123 640
-Shelter Scotland – (housing support) – 0344 515 2296
-Aberdeen City Council Housing Services – (housing support) 03000 200 292
-Grampian Women’s Aid – (confidential service to women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse) 01224 593381
-Criminal Justice Social Work- (support for offenders and ex-offenders) 01224 069990
Students should contact their university student support for any support:
University of Aberdeen – 0808 196 2707
RGU – 01224 262120
NESCOL – 01224 612091
When you visit a referral agency they will take some basic details from you to complete the voucher. This will help them to identify the cause of your crisis and offer practical guidance. It also means we are able to prepare suitable emergency food for the right number of people.
Once you have been issued with a voucher, you can exchange this for a minimum of three days of emergency food at your nearest foodbank centre.
If you are a referral agency and would like to become a registered voucher holder for our foodbank, please contact us to find out more.