COVID 19 (CORONAVIRUS) - Changes to our Services
The Food Bank will continue to provide a service to those in need, however food parcel collections will be by appointment only – anyone wanting to refer or self-refer should phone 01283 219761 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange a pick up. We are also encouraging services who refer to the Food Bank to hold and give out food parcels directly if they are able.
South Derbyshire CVS Food Projects
This year we will provide around 1,000 emergency food parcels to individuals and families in need in South Derbyshire. We’re appealing for financial donations to help feed those people who are struggling. They can be struggling for all kinds of reasons - ill-health, job loss, bereavement, homelessness or other changes in personal circumstances. Big or small, a gift from you will help us make sure no-one in South Derbyshire goes hungry.
- £5 provides an emergency parcel for a child for 1 day
- £20 feeds a family for 3 days
- £50 feeds a family for a week
The service provides free emergency food parcels to families and individuals in the South Derbyshire area. We also have a fridge and freezer so are also able to support service users with fresh food donated by local businesses.
Anyone who is in need of emergency food can access the service. On the first occasion that you need a parcel, you can refer yourself to the service. For each food parcel after that, you will need to provide a referral form to the CVS before you will be given a parcel.
Agencies that provide referral letters include South Derbyshire District Council, Social Care, Housing.
When is it open? Monday to Thursday 10am - 4pm and Fridays 10am – 3.30pm.
Public Community Fridge
The public fridge is available to any member of the public who wishes to access good quality unwanted food. You can pick up anything from surplus veg to bread to sealed packaged foods, all free and in their use by date. You may also find dented tins or food that is past it’s best before date but available under disclaimer. All we ask it that you make a note of items that you are taking so that we can see how much food we are saving from being wasted.
When is it open? Tuesdays and Fridays 10am to 3pm
Donating to the Food Bank or Community Fridge
These services could not run without kind donations for which we are extremely grateful. If you wish to make a donation to either the Food Bank or Public Community Fridge, please bring your items to the reception at CVS Offices 46 - 48 Grove Street Swadlincote. Alternatively, there are drop-off points in a number of local shops where you can leave non-perishable foods:
Co-op, Woods Lane, Stapenhill
Co-op, Burton Road, Overseal
Co-op, Repton Road, Willington
Co-op, Station Road, Hatton
Swadlincote Library, Civic Way, Swadlincote
Morrisons, Coppice Side, Swadlincote
Sainsbury's, Civic Way, Swadlincote
Lloyds Bank, High St, Swadlincote
Sainsbury's Local, Burton Road, Midway
Sainsbury's Local, Glamorgan Way, Church Gresley
If you would like to donate to the Food Bank, we are always in need of the following items:
UHT Milk
Tea bags and coffee
Biscuits
Pasta, rice and noodles
Pasta and curry sauces
Jam, peanut butter, chocolate spread, marmite and marmalade
Tins of: fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, soup, puddings and rice pudding
Breakfast cereals
Fruit juice / squash
Shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste, razors, sanitary products and toilet rolls
Dog food
Cat food
For more information call us on 01283 219761, or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Thank you!
