Madresfield CofE Primary School
Cost of Living Support
Support for families
The school is aware that the cost of living crisis is impacting many families in Worcestershire and we aim to support our pupils and their families where we can. There are a number of organisations offering help:
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme | Worcestershire County Council
Cost of living support | Worcestershire County Council
Citizens Advice Cost of Living Support
Malvern Food Bank
Madresfield is a referral agency for the food bank, which allows us to issue vouchers directly to parents in need. You can contact Mrs Harriet Thomas via Class Dojo or the school office to request support.
Malvern Food Bank Spring Lane opening times:
- Monday 10.15am-12.45pm
- Tuesday 1pm-3.30pm
- Thursday 10.15am-12.45pm
Food Pantry's and Community Fridges in Malvern
There are a number of community fridges in Malvern who are able to support local families:
Octagon Centre, Brook Farm Drive, Malvern, WR14 3SQ
The Octagon Centre | Community Centre | Malvern, UK
The Octagon Centre operates a community pantry every Friday 9:30 - 11am. In addition they have a community kitchen, youth club and the Thursday Project to support local families. Details on their website.
St Mary's Church, Sherrards Green Road, Malvern, WR14 2EE
St Mary's Church redistribute collected surplus food to the local community, they are open Thursday and Friday mornings throughout the year from 9-12pm. All welcome. Free of charge.
Church of Ascension, Somers Park Avenue, Malvern, WR14 1XA
Their Community Fridge is open on Mondays 10:30 -12pm and Wednesdays 3:30-4pm.