Frome Town Hall is the home of the food distribution centre for Fair Frome, which was set up in 2014 by Frome Town Council, to help those in financial crisis put food on the table.
Wendy Miller, Fair Frome coordinator said, “The food bank aims to provide three days worth of emergency food and toiletries for those in a financial crisis situation who need it. The service is for people living within the BA11 post code area and nearby villages.”
Fair Frome recognise that financial difficulties are not always confined to singular events and that there may be circumstances which require additional support. Wendy explained, ”Grocery top-ups are available in three sizes – individual, couples and families, with a maximum number of consecutive referrals being three.”
Peter Macfadyen said, ‘This is an excellent example of Frome Town Council recognising a need, setting up a project which serves that need and which has since become a charitable organisation in its own right. This means they are able to leverage outside funding to further benefit the people of Frome.”
If you are undergoing a crisis and need a grocery top-up, vouchers can be issued from the following agencies. Please call ahead to make sure they are open.
Mendip Citizen’s Advice Bureau, 5 King Street Frome: Mon, Wed and Fri 10am–2.00 pm 03444 889623
Mendip YMCA, YMCA Routes Café, Palmer Street, Frome: Mon – Fri 1-5pm 01749 679553
Get Set Service, The Key Centre, Feltham Lane, Frome: Mon-Fri 8.30-4.30pm 01373 453371.
Frome Schools through PAT workers, Based at Christchurch First School: Mon—Fri 9—3pm 01373 463781
Aster Clients’ Surgery, Frome Residents Centre, St John’s Rd: Mon 9.30 – 12.00.
Vouchers can then be used at the food bank, which is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am – 1pm. For more information contact info@fairfrome.org 01373 488578. www.fair frome.org or call in the Town Hall.
