The Lord's Larder
what is it?
The Lord's Larder is a local store of non-perishable food donated by people from the churches in the Chard area. It is run by volunteers and the project coordinator is Diana Goldsmith. Based at Forefront Community Centre it was re-launched on May 30th 2009 by the Mayor, Councillor Wale.
Lord's Larder has received a contribution of £250 from South Somerset District Council towards running costs as well as donations from local people, societies and schools.
to receive food bags
Non-perishable items of food are given on a ‘one-off’ basis. Further need is assessed on an individual basis.
A referral form needs to be filled in by a referring agency (ie a Doctor, Social Services or a church) and then taken to Forefront Community Centre.
Download your referral form here.
42 Fore Street, Chard (opposite Essex House Surgery)
Monday to Friday 10am to 12.30pm.
To enable us to process your request more efficiently, please phone (01460 66080) or email the office to let us know the number of bags required. We will endeavour to supply your requests by the next day.
to donate food
Please bring food items to Forefront Community Centre (address above).
A list of the food items required can be obtained from Forefront or downloaded by clicking here.
Please ensure that any food donated is well within the sell-by-date and please note that at present, due to storage limitations, we are only able to stock food items.