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Healthy Eating and Nutrition

A balanced diet helps children grow, develop and maintain good health. Establishing positive eating habits during childhood can support their long-term health and wellbeing.

Where can I get help?

If you are struggling to provide your child with enough food at home, please contact the school office about being considered for our 'Fare Share' scheme, where a box of food is prepared for you each Friday free of charge. 

Food Banks

To access food banks and emergency food support in the Mansfield and Ashfield areas, you typically need a referral or you can visit local community hubs, food clubs, and social supermarkets directly.

1. How to Get a Referral (Trussell Trust & Traditional Food Banks)

Many traditional food banks (such as those affiliated with the Trussell Trust) require an official voucher or referral. [1]

  • Contact Citizens Advice: Your local Citizens Advice can assess your situation, issue a food voucher if you are eligible, and check if you are missing any benefits or need debt/budgeting advice. [1]
  • Other Referral Agents: You can also ask for a referral through your GP, a social worker, your housing association, or Mansfield District Council. [1, 2]
  • What you get: Emergency food parcels usually contain enough non-perishable food to last around 3 days, and some locations also provide basic toiletries. [1]

2. Local Food Banks and Support Centers in Mansfield & Ashfield

Several local organizations provide food parcels, hot meals, or low-cost groceries directly in the area:

The Salvation Army (Mansfield)

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Mansfield

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15 Victoria St, Mansfield NG18 5SB — Offers food parcel distribution on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. [1]

Ladybrook Community Centre

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Community centre

Mansfield

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Ladybrook Ln, Mansfield NG18 5JJ — Features an onsite community cafe, charity shop, and food bank services. [1]

The Social Action Hub / The Social Supermarket

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Foodbank

Closed · Mansfield

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Kirklington Rd, Rainworth, Mansfield NG21 0JP — Operates a food hub, community fridge, and social supermarket. [1]

Sherwood Forest Food Bank / Trussell Trust

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Non-profit organisation

Closed · Mansfield

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The Stable Centre, 12 Church St, Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 9JY — Open Mondays and Thursdays (1:30 PM – 4:00 PM) via referral. [1]

Kirkby Storehouse Foodbank (The Ashwood Centre)

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Portland St, Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7AB — Open on Tuesday afternoons serving local residents. [1]

Kirkby-in-Ashfield Community Grocery

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Non-profit organisation

Closed · Nottingham

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48 Low Moor Rd, Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7BG — Open Monday–Friday (10:00 AM – 4:30 PM). [1]

Sutton Christian Fellowship

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Church

Open · Sutton-in-Ashfield

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8 High Pavement, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 1EB — Offers community outreach including a food bank. [1]

3. Food Clubs and No-Referral Options

If you do not have a formal referral, some social eating projects, soup kitchens, and low-cost food clubs operate with flexible access:

  • Feeding Ashfield: Check the interactive map and resources via Ashfield District Council to find local food clubs and community allotments.

 

 

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