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Food is collected from churches, schools, and other interested organisations.
Each parcel contains enough nutritionally balanced food for three days, mostly tinned and packaged food, supplemented by fresh fruit and vegetables provided by the Oxford Food Hub.
Most of the items are stored in a local warehouse that has been checked by the Health and Safety Executive.
Those in need of help are referred by GPs, Health visitors, CAB, clergy, Community Workers etc – any professionals who are likely to encounter people in real need. Unfortunately it is not possible to self-refer.
CEF’s aim is to help people through a time of crisis, so during this period, people can be referred 5 times without any questions asked. If the need continues, a discussion will be held between the referrer and CEF to try and come up with a workable solution.
This is a Christian project that aims to be non-denominational and is supported by local churches, individuals and other organisations in the Oxford area.
