Help & support
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Citizens Advice Bureau
03444 111 444
http://westdorsetca.org.uk/contact-dorchester
1 Acland Road, Dorchester DT1 1JW
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:
- All face-to-face appointments and home visits currently suspended
- Contact by phone on 013444 111 444 or click here to email.
- During the current crisis the telephone advice line will also be supported at the weekends from 10am–1pm.
Dorchester Community Kitchen
https://dorchestercommunitykitchen.org/
Storehouse Church, Cambridge Road, Dorchester DT1 2LR
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:
- Email: [email protected]
- No referral necessary. This service is aimed primarily at carers & people in acute need. Please complete a form to sign up for support – which can be found on their website. They will then schedule a delivery to you.
- Information and updates from the group can also be found on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/DorchesterCommunityKitchen
Food Share
Liz Meech: 07798 586116
http://www.dorchestercommunitychurch.org.uk/ministries/food-share/
Dorchester Community Church, Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3DF
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:
- Professional referral only – via health visitors, social workers, Citizens Advice and other local organisations. Referrals can be made over the phone to Liz on 01305 267171 or to her mobile.
- Email: [email protected]
- Food will be delivered to recipients
Dorchester Food Bank
Tracy Hughes: 07554 983978
https://dorchesterbc.org.uk/foodbank
Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorcheseter DT1 1RR
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:
- Professional referral only – via health visitors, social workers, Citizens Advice and other local organisations. If you were a previous voucher holder and have not been contacted by the Foodbank, please let them know.
- Email: [email protected]
- Opening times for the Foodbank are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10.30–12.30.
- Food may be collected from the centre by the recipient or on their behalf.
Dorchester Community Support Group
07562 389519
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dorchestersupport
Premises open:
Offering delivery/remote services:
- Putting you in contact with useful Dorchester support groups
- Shopping
- Collecting of prescriptions