Referral — Newport (Shropshire) Foodbank

Referral Process

Our referral process provides a quick and safe way for referring agencies to refer clients to food bank. Below is a form to complete which allows us to gather the information we need to continue the process.

The new process increases efficiency by allowing referring agencies to quickly complete this step without the need for a phone call or email conversation.

Once you have made your referral you will receive an automatic acknowledgement via the email address you give us. Upon receipt you can tell the client to attend the next available session. You will only be contacted by phone if there is an issue with the referral.

Who can refer someone to food bank?

We work with lots of professional organisations who refer clients to us. All clients attending food bank must have a referral.

If you need a referral, you can contact, for example, your housing association, GP, support worker, nursery, playgroup, school or church leader, and if none of these apply, you can call Telford Crisis Support on 01952 586646

If you are in need of support and have not been referred to us by an agency or GP, you can contact us for advice on how you may be able to get a referral.

Referral form

If you are one of our registered voucher holders you can now submit the form electronically

Client consent

To be read to client: Newport Foodbank is covered by the Data Protection act. By submitting this request for support you consent to your information being stored on our electronic recording system. Client Agreement (without this you cannot continue) (Yes / No)

Client's Name

What is the name of the client to be referred? First name and last name

First Name

Last Name

Client's Phone

What number can the client be contacted on?

Client's Address

Please include Postcode

Number of adults /children in the house

Number of adults /children requiring food (please specify)

Allergies

Does anyone on this application have allergies? Yes / No If yes, please provide details:

Reason for referral

Why are you referring this client? eg: Application for UC / Delayed benefits / Debt / Hardship / Illness / Other (please state)

Referring Agency Name

On behalf of which organisation are you placing this referral?

Referrer's Name

What is your name? First Name / Last Name

Referrer's Email

What is your email address?

Referrer's Phone Number

(this will only be used by us if we have a query about the referral)

Additional information

Anything else we need to know? eg. Will this client need supporting for more than one week?

Referrer Information Agreement

Referrer Information Agreement * I agree to my referrer information being held (yes / no)

Get a referral

You can get a referral from:

Age UK

Churches

Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB)

GP surgeries

Homestart

MIND

Newport Cottage Care Centre

Newport Health Visitors

Playgroups

Royal British Legion

Schools

Telford Crisis Support

Thrive

Wrekin Housing Trust

Referral Process

Referral form

Get a referral

Newport Shropshire Foodbank