Auchterarder Blue Door Foodbank

Helping those in a time of need

Located

Welcome to the Blue Door Foodbank to the right of Auchterarder Parish Church

"Our vision is of a country without the need for emergency food aid and in which good food is accessible to all"
Independent Food Aid Network.

We are an independent community foodbank ready to help those in need. An area has been adapted in Auchterarder Parish Church, we run as a Separate entity involving many of Auchterarders community and charity groups.

OPENING HOURS

Tuesday and Friday 10.00 – 2.00

There is a referral process in place to ensure you get the support you need, and a list of referrers is available further down this page. Should you need further help, please contact us on 01764 660965 or email on info@bluedoorfoodbank.org.. Or you can pop in for advice, while we are open.

Location: You can find us down the path to the right- hand side of the Church. Look for the Blue Door notices displayed on the buildings and the entrance. NB: We are currently keeping within the Scottish Government and Church of Scotland COVID-19 Guidelines so please wear a face mask and sanitise your hands on entrance and exit.

Financial Contribution

Financial donations are welcomed, as these will enable us to continue supporting the community in this and other ways. These can be given in a variety of ways: cash, cheques, Direct Debits or via the BACS system
Further information can be obtained directly from the Blue Door itself, by email on: info@bluedoorfoodbank.org or by telephone on: 01764 660965

Food donations are welcome and there are a few collection points within the town, currently:
Auchterarder Co-op Eucalyptus Flowers Cheeky Moneys Nursery

We accept:

Dried foods with long sell by dates are best and reduce waste as much as possible.

Suggested items: tinned food, pasta, rice, toiletries, pet food, sauces, jars, cereals, porridge, fruit juice, diluting juice, soup, custard, puddings, baby food, nappies, long life milk, sugar, vegetables, tea, coffee, cheese, butter, yoghurt etc.

Our list of referrers

If you need help please don't be afraid to reach out

St Margaret’s Health Center

T: 01764 662275
E: stmargaretshc.tayside@nhs.net

Hillcrest Housing Association

T: 0300 123 2640
E: hillcresthomes/tenacysupportservices.org.uk

PKC Welfare rights Team

E: welfarerights@pkc.gov.uk

Community link worker

Morven Campbell

T: 07825 680837

NHS Tayside children, young adult and family services

T: 01764 662542

Local Community Councillors

Aberuthven email alwatt668@googlemail.com

Pre School, Cheeky Monkeys & Doodlebugs Nursery

Local Schools

Local Churches & Charities

For a referral please see the information above or get in touch with us, you can also You can also check out our Facebook page for further information: @bluedoorfoodbank

Get In Touch

If it is your first visit we can advise on the referral process or you can get a referral from one of the organisations on the list above. but if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

ADDRESS

Blue Door Foodbank, 24 High Street, Auchterarder, PH3 1DF

(Entrance to the right of Auchterarder Parish Church)

PHONE

01764 660965

EMAIL

info@BlueDoorFoodbank.org

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