Set up a food collection point on your street (Food Champions)
Collecting food from your neighbours and bringing it to a food bank will make a huge difference to the lives of people who are struggling financially.
If you're interested in becoming a Food Champion and collecting food donations for the community, local food banks can help you set up a food collection point on your street.
There are 2 schemes available in Buckinghamshire:
- Food Champions
- Street Heroes (One Can Trust)
As a Food Champion or Street Hero you will be responsible for:
- coordinating the monthly collection of food from your neighbours
- taking the collected food to your local food bank
- raising awareness to increase donations where possible
Setting up a food collection point
Some food banks are already part of the Food Champion scheme.
Contact your nearest participating food bank to set up a food collection point on your street:
Aylesbury Vineyard Church (Food Champions)
Website: Aylesbury Vineyard Church
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01296 424 440
Burnham Care & Share (Food Champions)
Website: Burnham Care & Share
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 07852 509 075
Chiltern Foodbank (Food Champions)
Website: Chiltern Foodbank
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01494 775 668
Wycombe One Can Trust (Street Heroes)
Website: One Can Trust
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01494 512 277
If your area is not covered by an existing Food Champion scheme, you can set up a scheme for your community by emailing [email protected]
What you can donate
Local food banks can accept tinned and dried food including:
- pasta
- rice
- sauces
- milk
- puddings
- tinned fruit
- tinned meats
- anything long-life
Check with your local food bank for more information on what they can accept.