Other support
There is a lot of support available in Thetford and below you will find a list of where you can go for food, support and friendship. You can download a printable PDF by clicking here.
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Thetford Foodbank
The Hub, Anna Gurney Close, IP24 1TA
Wednesday: 6.00-6.45pm
Saturday: 9.00-10.00am
You must first call the Citizens Advice dedicated line for people who do not have enough food.
They will refer you and issue a foodbank voucher
You can ring between 10.00am-4.00pm Monday to Friday
0808 2082138 (freephone)
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Meet ‘n’ Eat
Community Cafe
Pine Close, Fulmerston Road, IP24 3LA
(next to the chip shop)
4.30-6.00pm Monday to Thursday
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Offering a free meal to anyone who needs it. They do accept a donation if you able to make one, but there is no pressure to do so.
Community Fridge
Abbey Neighbourhood Centre
Exeter Way, IP24 1EE
10.00am-12.30pm every Tuesday
The community fridge is there for everyone to take food away and it’s free for everyone to use.
The Salvation Army
Magdalen Street, Thetford, IP24 2BN
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Community Drop In
9.30am-mid day Tuesday and Thursday
Refreshments, advice, employment support and digital inclusion
(People From Abroad Team attend on the 1st Thursday of the Month)
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CAMEO Coffee Lounge
10.30am-2.30pm 1st Wednesday of month
Coffee, lunch and friendship
The Sanctuary Wellbeing Space
King Street Baptist Church, King Street, IP24 2AP
10.00am-mid day Thursday
Come along to meet with others and take part in craft or drawing activities, play board games or just chat. Tea and coffee available