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Food For Thought
About
Food for Thought is the MHC community food bank, which serves the needs of many in the local community.
We supply food parcels for agencies who support households at imminent risk of homelessness and families struggling with the recent cost of living crisis.
The contents of each parcel is valued at approximately £31 (prices taken June 2025).
2527
Parcels produced
in 2024
£11.81
The Cost to MHC to create a single Food Parcel
£119.40
Per Day
To keep the food bank running
Food For Thought - How to Get Help
If you're struggling to access enough food, our Food for Thought food bank may be able to help.
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To receive a food parcel, you’ll need a referral from a professional support service. This could include:
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Maidstone Borough Council
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Your GP or health professional
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A school, housing officer, or support worker
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A substance misuse or mental health service
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Once referred, we will prepare a food parcel tailored as much as possible to your dietary needs and the cooking facilities you have available. We aim to be flexible and supportive where we can.
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🕒 When to Collect Your Parcel
Food parcels can be collected during our usual opening hours, but please wait until we have confirmed your order before coming to the center. This helps us prepare your parcel properly and avoid delays.
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📞 For Referral Agencies
To request a food parcel on behalf of someone, please contact our team:
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📞 Call: 01622 674064
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📧 Email: foodparcels@homelesscare.org.uk
We’re here to support people in crisis with dignity, compassion, and respect.
We are not the only food bank in Maidstone. The following links may also be helpful.
Support the Food for Thought Food Bank
Our Food for Thought food bank relies on the generosity of local people to provide vital support to individuals and families in crisis across Maidstone.
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🛒 Donate Food
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Donations of non-perishable food items are essential for creating our food parcels. Items like tinned vegetables, pasta, rice, sauces, cereal, and long-life milk form the foundation of every parcel we distribute.
Visit our Donate Food page to see a list of the most helpful items. We also provide information about when and where you can drop off donations.
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💷 Make a Monetary Donation
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While food donations are vital, monetary gifts are just as important. They allow us to:
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Purchase fresh, healthy items like fruit, vegetables, bread, and milk
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Add nutritious extras like cheese, eggs, and meat
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Respond quickly when certain foods run low
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Your donation helps us create healthy, balanced food parcels tailored to dietary needs and available cooking facilities.
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Thank-you
Together, your kindness helps us bring dignity and nourishment to those facing hardship. Thank you for supporting your community.