Local support for people across South Devon who need a hand
We help families, older residents and people facing hard times with practical support close to home. Our small team and volunteers work across Newton Abbot and the surrounding towns every week.
Ways we support people across South Devon
Food bank support
Emergency food parcels for individuals and families who need immediate help.
Read moreBefriending scheme
Regular visits and phone calls for older or isolated residents.
Read moreFamily support groups
Weekly groups for parents and carers who want company and practical advice.
Read moreBenefits and welfare advice
One to one help with benefit claims, appeals and household budgeting.
Read moreHow a small food collection grew into a countywide charity
We started as a small group of volunteers running a single food collection point and have grown into an organisation offering food support, befriending, family groups and welfare advice across several towns. Everything we do is aimed at solving practical problems quickly, without unnecessary forms or delay.
Our small paid staff team is supported by a much larger group of volunteers, many of whom have used our services themselves in the past. That mix of experience means the people supporting you often understand exactly what you are going through.
Stories from the people we support
A fresh start for a young family
How a weekly group helped a mum of two settle into a new town.
Keeping food parcels going through half term
Half term brings extra pressure on family budgets and extra demand at the food bank.
Ten years of befriending in Teignmouth
A look back at a decade of matching volunteers with isolated residents.