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An Emergency Foodbank is a practical, community based project aimed at providing short term relief by giving food to people in crisis in our local area.
Agencies can also hold a food box if they choose for such times when the foodbank may not be open.
Abingdon Foodbank is run by local churches and volunteers and aims to prevent hunger and support people in Abingdon who are in hardship or facing a crisis. We give a parcel of food (tinned, long-life and some fresh), and basic toiletries where needed, to sustain people who are referred to us for a few days. We can also refer them to Citizens Advice and other agencies for longer term support.
Bicester foodbank is a project founded by local churches and community groups, working together towards stopping hunger in the local area.
Banbury foodbank is a project founded by local churches and community groups, working together towards stopping hunger in the local area. Provides three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to the foodbank in crisis. Part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
HERE is the new support service from Guideposts, providing online advice, phone support, and signposting to local services and specialist equipment knowledge. Limited access only to non-members. Membership fee required for unlimited access to phone and online services.
Works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia, providing information on a range of issues such as local services, care, daily living, legal and financial matters.
One in six older people are victims of abuse. That’s over 16% of our mothers, fathers, uncles, aunties, grannies, grandads, friends and neighbours.The Hourglass mission is simple: end the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people in the UK.Hourglass is the only charity in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland working exclusively on elder abuse, and we provide knowledge, expertise and support to thousands of people every year.
Bluebird Care works to provide one-to-one care, offers personalised care package, dignity and independence and much more.
Registered care home, providing 24/7 care to 40 dementia patients.
U3A is a national and international organisation which has a positive and creative approach to retirement, and membership is open to anyone not in full-time employment. Activities, which normally take place in the daytime, are organised by members in small groups and include talks, events and trips. There are many active groups in Oxfordshire. See website for details of groups near you.
