VAEF: Foodbank Benefits Guidance
VAEF: Foodbank Benefits Guidance working alongside Epping Forest Foodbank – offering benefits guidance and impartial, confidential advice to those accessing Epping Forest Foodbanks (part of the Trussell Trust network). We can assist with benefit advice/applications forms and are able to refer and signpost on issues relating to improving your personal circumstances. Clients can visit one of our centres on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday, here they will receive not only 3 days of food but also signposting and benefits support.
In-person
Further info
The service primarily supports working-age adults, although it is open to any Foodbank client in need of assistance. Clients are offered advice on welfare benefits and support provided is aimed at maximising their household income. Where additional needs are identified, clients can also be referred or signposted to other specialist services covering areas such as debt, housing, immigration and mental health support.
Upon arrival, clients receive a three-day emergency food parcel from the Foodbank and are introduced to the VAEF Benefits Advice service. An initial triage assessment is carried out to better understand their circumstances and financial situation, followed by arranging a one-to-one appointment for follow on support where needed.
Who can use this service?
People accessing support from the Epping Forest Foodbanks
How are services delivered?
In person at the Foodbanks in Epping Forest
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