Residents in Bishop’s Cleeve who need food support or advice can access help through the Parish Council, local food bank collection points and Cheltenham Citizens Advice. The Parish Council can issue food bank vouchers during its opening hours of 10am–2.30pm. Outside these hours, residents can contact the food bank directly on 07879375562 or email info@northcotswold.foodbank.org.uk.
Local food bank collection points are:
Thursday: Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy, 4pm–5pm (term time only).
Friday: St Michael's Centre, 9.30am–11.15am.
Other food support is also available locally.
Supporting the food bank
Residents who are able to donate food can leave donations at the Parish Office during opening hours, 10am–2.30pm. Details of items currently needed are available on the food bank’s website.
CitizensAdvice appointments and drop-in sessions
Cheltenham Citizens Advice offers booked appointments at the Parish Office on Thursday mornings. The service is available to anyone who needs advice. To book an appointment, call 01242 674440 or visit the Parish Office.
Citizens Advice also runsdrop-in sessions at Cheltenham’s Municipal Offices three times a week:
Residents can also call Citizens Advice Monday–Thursday,9.30am–4pm, on 0808 189 6280.
Citizens Advice is also available at the food bank on Fridays for residents collecting a food parcel.
