The Exmouth Food Bank was set up in 2012 by a group of churches in Exmouth, including the Brixington Community Church, Holy Trinity Church, the Salvation Army, Holy Ghost Church and Exmouth Chapel. It was created to help individuals and families in crisis by providing free emergency food help and our ethos remains the same today, more than eight years on.
Life doesn’t always go to plan and for whatever reason you may find yourself without the money to buy food. We are here to help and can provide food supplies if you live in Exmouth or the surrounding areas including Lympstone, Woodbury and Budleigh Salterton.
The majority of the food we distribute is donated; we then use cash donations to buy what else is needed to provide nutritionally balanced food parcels.
No food in the house, no money to buy food..... a food emergency for which we in the Exmouth Food Bank are here to help, including people self isolating or who were "shielding".
Requests may be accepted direct from an individual as well as from a referral agency - make sure to include the full address, number of people in the household and a contact phone number.
https://www.exmouthfoodbank.org.uk/
Contacts:
Exmouth Food Bank Salvation Army Hall, Sheppards Row, Exmouth EX8 1PW
General enquiries:
General telephone: 07787 758 511
Emergency food support:
Emergency food support phone: 07749 322 291
Social media:
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Westbank League of Friends was established in 1986 and operated as a registered charity for over 20 years until it became Westbank Community Health and Care and registered as a company limited by guarantee in 2007.
We work to empower and improve the health of communities and individuals across Devon and to become a voluntary sector leader for development and innovation across Devon and the southwest region. The culture has always had a strong emphasis on the core values of the organisation and the type of people who work within it feel passionate about working for a charity that delivers a local service for local people.
Today Westbank employs over 250 members of staff and have 550+ volunteers supporting thousands of people across Devon.
Westbank Community Health and Care Farm House Rise, Exminster EX6 8AT
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The Fairtrade Foundation awarded Exeter Fairtrade city status in 2004. This means that it is formally recognised as a city with strong support for Fairtrade by local residents, businesses, schools, faith communities and community groups.
We host a Fairtrade city steering group which co-ordinates promotional activities.
There is particular focus in Fairtrade Fortnight in early Spring. For ten years Exeter has received a visit from a Fairtrade producer who has met the Lord Mayor, spoken at a Fairtrade Dinner hosted at Exeter College and met the people of Exeter on the High Street.
In addition. regular activities have taken place at summer festivals, including Exeter Respect and at Christmas in Princesshay.
https://exeter.gov.uk/people-and-communities/communities/fairtrade/
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In August 2016, Sidmouth was awarded Fairtrade status for its commitment to Fairtrade principles, thanks to the efforts of local campaigners.
Earlier in the year, a resolution was passed by the Town Council to actively promote Fairtrade to consumers, businesses and community groups in the area.
As part of the campaign, retailers had to pledge to sell more than four Fairtrade products and eateries had to serve Fairtrade tea and coffee. The campaign also secured support from faith groups and voluntary organisations, as well as lobbying businesses to promote the Fairtrade message in their working practices.
Fairtrade helps small-scale farmers ensure they earn stable incomes and have long-term contracts with companies. In addition, they earn the Fairtrade Premium, which they invest as the farmer-owned co-operative democratically chooses, in projects that will benefit their business or community.
Over 4,500 products are now licensed to carry the FAIRTRADE Mark, from food and drink through clothing and homewares to flowers, sports balls and jewellery.
Wendy Spratling, Coordinator of Sidmouth Fair Trade Group, says: “We are delighted that more and more Sidmouth shops and catering outlets are coming on board, and hope that consumers will support them by buying Fairtrade wherever they see it, and asking for it where they don’t. It’s a small change – but it can make a big difference!"
http://fairtrade.vgsidmouth.co.uk/
https://sites.google.com/site/sidmouthfairtrade/
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Exmouth has been a Fairtrade Town for ten years!
To celebrate, we were hoping to hold an Anniversary Dinner in 2020 and we might try again next autumn (if/when the pandemic permits it).
http://www.exmouthfairtrade.org.uk/
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Bovey Tracey was awarded FairTrade Community status in 2008
https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/get-involved/in-your-community/communities/fairtrade-communities-map/
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We are a small group in Dawlish with BIG ideas! Join our cause and help raise awareness of Fairtrade!
Fair Trade is a tool for reducing poverty in developing nations. It's a form of trade that builds equitable and long-term partnerships between producers in developing regions of the world and consumers in the north. Fair Trade guarantees many things including the following.
- Producers receive a minimum set price for their goods, financial and technical support, healthy and safe working conditions, economic development of their communities, and educational opportunities for their children.
- Consumers receive excellent products plus the peace of mind that comes with knowing they are actively addressing poverty, preserving the environment, and promoting an end to child labour.
- The planet receives a chance at health and healing since Fair Trade actively promotes sustainable farming techniques, biodiversity, and bird and animal habitat preservation.
Look for these labels to know that your products have been Fair Trade Certified.
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We are very proud that Chudleigh has achieved Fairtrade Town status. Our aim now is to grow and develop the support for Fairtrade within the town.
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Teignmouth was the first town in Devon to achieve Fairtrade status. This page is to celebrate that fact and increase the awareness and presence of Fair Trade locally and globally.
Teignmouth Fair Trade Friends is a fairtrade group fighting for equality across the world, making sure everyone gets a fair deal and prosper.
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In September 2004, a group of like-minded people set up the first Fairtrade Steering Group for Torbay. Their aim was to raise awareness and support for Fairtrade, and to help Torbay achieve Fairtrade Borough status, which is awarded by the Fairtrade Foundation to areas that have made a significant commitment to supporting Fairtrade.
Torbay achieved Fairtrade Status in February 2007 thanks to residents, businesses, schools, local groups/organisations and our support.
In order to achieve Fairtrade status, Torbay continues to meet the following 5 goals:
- Our resolution supporting Fairtrade and serving Fairtrade tea and coffee where possible
- A range of at least two Fairtrade products are readily available in the area’s shops and local cafes/establishments
- Fairtrade products are used by an appropriate number of work places
- Attract media coverage and popular support for the campaign
- A local Steering Group is convened to ensure progress and continued commitment to the campaign
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/fairtrade
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