M&S Crownhill Plymouth

Devon and Cornwall Food Action is a Registered Charity, striving to eradicate food poverty in Plymouth, Devon, and Cornwall. The Charity is run entirely by a brilliant volunteer workforce and the Charity has been providing food provision to families in Plymouth, Devon, and Cornwall for the past 10 years struggling financially and many that are in financial poverty. During this last year, we have seen a significant rise in the number of clients that are in urgent need of our service, sadly as a result of Covid 19 Pandemic. Our aim as a Charity is to redistribute surplus food and non-food products which are collected and delivered by donors across Devon and Cornwall. The Charity has identified a number of services, community organisations and groups, and through their various means-testing schemes the products are distributed to those that have been identified as being in desperate need to feed themselves and their families. We also work closely with professionals and accept referrals from statutory agencies and our historical service provision. Our Challenges are obtaining grants for our services to enable us to help those in desperate need and financial difficulties and unable to purchase food. Join our cause and do what you can to reduce food waste. And remember, spare food is shared food!

Macmillan Cancer Support and the Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust worked together to develop the Mustard Tree Macmillan Cancer Support Centre. The Centre's services are made up of the Mustard Tree drop in centre, the Outreach Triangle centres at Kingsbridge, Tavistock and Liskeard and the Living with and Beyond Cancer service. Together they offer emotional support and practical help to anyone affected by cancer at all stages of the cancer journey, whether you are a patient, family member or carer. Services that are offered:- One to one consultation with specialist support staff A telephone support and information service Education sessions and workshops offering advice on a range of health and well being topics Signposting a range of services and support within the local community Appropriate fitness, activity and exercise for health and well being Information and support within the workplace Benefits advice Counselling Complimentary therapies Support coping with hair loss and choosing a wig Support groups and other activities The Mustard Tree and Triangle drop in centres offer a friendly space where you can ask questions and share concerns We are working with M & S Simply Food in the Crownhill Retail Park Plymouth who has chosen us as their Charity of the Year.

We are a community project working to serve the community and fight poverty. The Plymouth Foodbank is helping people who are in financial crisis by providing them with much needed food and also a listening ear and useful advice.