The Store Cupboard is a local independent Food Bank that has been running since 2015 and is available to Gosport Residents Only. This was created to help anybody who needs short-term food support, this can include those who are homeless, unemployed or employed.
The Store Cupboard is is funded by ourselves and also rely on your Donations.
This is run by our own Food Bank Team.
We have all kinds of Food, such as tinned food, Pasta, veg, rice, tea, soup, baby food, we also supply Basic toiletries, such as, hand wash, Deodorant, toothpaste, sanitary products, nappies and , shampoo. (Please be advised, our stock changes by the day).
Most of our Food is Purchased by us from a National Food Distributor, we also have Fresh Food donated to us from other National Companies, such as Marks and Spencer, Tesco's, Morrisons, Greggs and KFC.
No, however we do ask for a £3 minimal Donation when you collect your food parcel, this is solely to cover our running costs.
Yes, to Join our Food Bank you must be a Gosport Resident.
Yes, you will need to Register at our Food Bank Reception Area. We will then enter your Name and Address on our Food bank List.
Yes, to prove your Identity and Address, you'll need to bring one form of ID that includes your name and Photo, and a separate document that proves your current address. You cannot use the same document for both. (We do not scan or keep your documents, these are only used to verify your Name and Address)
When you have Registered, you will be given a Jacobs Well Food Bank Card, with your unique ID Number.
You will need to bring this to the Food Bank, every Time you collect Food.
You can collect a Food Parcel, twice a month, which will be registered on our Food Bank List every time you come in.
Jacobs Well Care Centre
Toronto Place,
Gosport
PO124UZ
When you enter Jacobs Well, walk past the first white door on the left, and it is the next door on the left. Please be aware on certain days, it can be busy, so you may need to Que.
To register or collect Food, you will need to choose a day/time that relates to you.
Food Bank Opening Times.
We are a Charity Food Bank and would never refuse a person Food, however we do reserve the right to refuse service to any customer for swearing, aggressive behaviour, Sexual harassment, intoxication, Drug Abuse, threats to the safety of staff or customers, Fraud and non-compliance with our policy.