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Food and essentials
A bag of fresh, frozen, chilled and cupboard food, with essential items included when available. We suggest a £4 donation per bag, but everyone is welcome, regardless of their ability to donate. If you’re unable to contribute, food is still available free of charge.
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WHAT WE DO / FOOD AND ESSENTIALS
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DIRECT FROM BLOT
Food and essentials
A bag of fresh, frozen, chilled and cupboard food, with essential items included when available. We suggest a £4 donation per bag, but everyone is welcome, regardless of their ability to donate. If you’re unable to contribute, food is still available free of charge.
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WHAT'S AVAILABLE
What you can get
Fresh food
Fruit, vegetables, bread and more
Chilled & frozen
Refrigerated and frozen food
Cupboard food
Tins, pasta, rice and other ambient food
Essential items
Included in your bag when available - toiletries and household essentials
We aim to have a range of food and essentials available whenever our Hubs are open, although specific items and quantities will vary depending on availability.
Fair use
You choose what goes in your bag, within reason. So there's enough to go round, we ask that bags aren't filled with just meat or other high-value items. Thank you for helping us keep it fair for everyone.
WHAT'S AVAILABLE
What you can get
Fresh food
Chilled & frozen
Cupboard food
Essential items
We aim to have a range of food and essentials available whenever our Hubs are open, although specific items and quantities will vary depending on availability.
Fair use
You choose what goes in your bag, within reason. So there's enough to go round, we ask that bags aren't filled with just meat or other high-value items. Thank you for helping us keep it fair for everyone.
HOW IT WORKS
Simple, dignified, no judgement
Support is accessible, dignified and non-judgemental. You don't have to prove anything to us.
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Drop in
Visit a BLOT Hub during its opening hours. No appointment, no referral and no need to contact us first.
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Tell us what you need
Let the team know about any dietary, allergy or accessibility needs - we'll do our best to accommodate them.
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Pick up your bag
Choose what you need from what’s available, within reason. Make a donation if you can, we suggest £4.
HOW IT WORKS
Simple, dignified, no judgement
1
Drop in
Visit a BLOT Hub during its opening hours. No appointment, no referral and no need to contact us first.
2
Tell us what you need
Let the team know about any dietary, allergy or accessibility needs - we'll do our best to accommodate them.
3
Pick up your bag
Choose what you need from what’s available, within reason. Make a donation if you can, we suggest £4.
Community Hub
48a Fore Street, Bugle, PL26 8PE
10:00am–2:00pm
10:00am–2:00pm
10:00am–2:00pm
10:00am–2:00pm
10:00am–2:00pm
Mobile Hub
Our outreach van
11:00am–1:00pm
11:00am–1:00pm
1:00pm–3:00pm
WHERE AND WHEN
Food and Essentials at every Hub, every time we’re open
Community Hub · Bugle
10:00–2:00
10:00–2:00
10:00–2:00
10:00–2:00
10:00–2:00
Mobile Hub
11:00–1:00
11:00–1:00
1:00–3:00
YOUR INFORMATION
You don't have to give personal details
You don't need to give personal information to get food or essential support. Now and then we run a voluntary survey to understand who we're reaching and measure our impact - taking part is never a condition of support.
You don't have to give personal details
You don't need to give personal information to get food or essential support. Now and then we run a voluntary survey to understand who we're reaching and measure our impact - taking part is never a condition of support.
Want to help keep the shelves stocked?
We welcome useful donations of food, equipment and other items, but our storage and community needs change regularly. Please contact us before donating items so we can let you know what we currently need and what we are able to accept.
Want to help keep the shelves stocked?
We welcome useful donations of food, equipment and other items, but our storage and community needs change regularly. Please contact us before donating items so we can let you know what we currently need and what we are able to accept.
Donate Volunteer with foodFrequently asked questions
How much is a food bag?
We suggest a £4 donation per bag at both the Community Hub and the Mobile Hub, with essential items included when available. Everyone is welcome, whatever you can give.
What if I can't afford a donation?
Food is still available free of charge, and we'll never ask you to prove need.
Can I choose what's in my bag?
Yes, within reason — people choose what they need. We just ask for fair use so there's enough to go round.
Do I need a referral?
No. There's no referral and no appointment needed.