What does Glossopdale Foodbank do?

Glossopdale Foodbank is a local independent registered charity and CIO that provides emergency food for individuals and families experiencing financial crisis. In 2025, we provided around 40,000 meals to people in our community, along with essential cleaning products, toiletries and period items.

We support people to improve their financial stability by referring individuals and families—always with their consent—to relevant services that can help increase income, reduce debts, and offer wider support.

We also work closely with surplus food projects across Glossopdale to ensure that people accessing the Foodbank can benefit from fresh, perishable food such as fruit and vegetables, bakery items and dairy. In addition, we can signpost clients to local food clubs free of charge, enabling them to access affordable fresh food on a regular basis.

Glossopdale Foodbank is affiliated to IFAN (The Independent Food Aid Network), a UK wide network supporting independent food aid providers. IFAN campaigns for a future where emergency food aid is no longer needed and works nationally to address the root causes of poverty.

We have a designated Foodbank Adviser based at Citizens Advice in Glossop. You can self refer by calling 07730089657 or 0808 278 7954. If you would like us to complete a referral on your behalf, please provide your contact number and tick the relevant box on the referral form when you collect your parcel. The adviser may be able to help increase income, reduce debts, and support with issues such as gas and electric costs.

Help with fuel costs may also be available by ringing the Citizens Advice Adviceline on 0808 278 7954.

Households facing financial difficulties can apply to the Derbyshire Discretionary Fund for possible support. The number is 01629 533399.

Glossopdale Foodbank also signposts people to The Bureau in Glossop, whose aim is to help individuals self manage social, personal and wellbeing challenges by connecting them to the right services, offering a listening ear, and supporting them to set achievable goals. Any member of the local community can request support from the Community Navigation team. Self referrals can be made at the-bureau.org.uk/get-support/community-navigation, via the website www.the-bureau.org.uk, by telephone 01457 865722, by email info@the-bureau.org.uk, or through a professional such as a GP, Adult Care or MDT member.

The Glossopdale community generously donates food through collection points in many local supermarkets. Over 60 volunteers keep the Foodbank running week in, week out, all year round. We are deeply grateful for the support and donations we receive from our benefactors.

• Find out how you can help
• Get a food parcel
• Donate food

Make a donation

You can donate money or time to the Foodbank:

Regular or one-off donations can be made by setting up a standing order through your bank. Get in touch for our bank details. Cheques should be made out to Glossopdale Foodbank and sent to Glossopdale Foodbank c/o The Bureau, Bank House 22 Henry Street, Glossop SK13 6BW.