Food Banks
We know that, from time to time, some of our families who need extra support at difficult times. Alongside a monthly food bank held here at school, there are a number of other food banks and other support available in and around Huddersfield.
Please speak to a member of staff if you need any help or support, we are always happy to help.
Birkby Junior School Food Bank
Our Food Bank in school has been running since November 2022. It is open every month for our families in need. Dried and canned food is available most of the time and we also occasionally get some fresh vegetables and toiletries as well as other items.
We are extremely grateful to those members of our community who donate items to our Food Bank every month, without whom none of this would have been possible.
office@birkbyjuniorschool.co.uk. Thank you.
Kirklees Local Welfare Provision
The Local Welfare Provision (LWP) scheme helps vulnerable people in short-term crisis with food and energy costs. Entitlement for help is based on a person or family's circumstances at the time and is at our discretion.
LWP can help you with:
- food parcels
- gas and electricity vouchers for pre-paid meters
- short-term help with your rent if you are experiencing financial hardship, apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP)
Please get in touch if you or your family are in immediate need or hardship.
Contact Details
Local Welfare Provision
lwp@kirklees.gov.uk
https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/benefits/local-welfare-provision.aspx
The Bread and Butter Thing
The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) works in partnership with supermarkets, factories and farms to redistribute surplus food.
This is food that often goes to waste because it’s wrongly labelled or there is simply too much of it. Reducing their waste helps to reduce their environmental effects whilst supporting local communities.
Each week members access three bags of produce including fresh fruit and veg, chilled goods, as well as cupboard staples such as pasta and cereal. Families can use their NHS healthy start vouchers and, in support of period poverty, low-cost period products will also be available.
Members of The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) can get shopping bags filled with a minimum of £35-worth of quality nutritious food for just £7.50.
Our nearest Bread and Butter project is held at the Chestnut Centre, every Friday 1.30-2.00pm.
The Welcome Centre
If you are in a financial crisis and cannot afford to buy food, The Welcome Centre can help you. They can provide items such as
- food
- toiletries
- pet food
- bedding
- home starter packs
- baby items such as nappies
- cleaning packs
- towels
To get help from The Welcome Centre, you need a referral from a support worker or support professional. You can find out more here