May 2020

We have a mobile phone number for ACLE FOOD BANK now.  This will enable people to contact us who aren’t on Facebook.  07507 397227.

The Food Bank is open on Thursday mornings from 10 to 11am at Acle Methodist Church for you to drop off items. If you can afford to, please bring some NON perishables and toiletries along, as we are now supporting many local families.

A couple of our families are in need of size 1, size 4 and size 6+ nappies . Also we are in dire need of tinned meals, such as sausage and beans tinned meat and fish. Tinned fruit tinned puddings and tinned vegetables and cereals. Long life milk, squash and crisps are also welcome this week.

Please spread the word to locals and also local businesses, if they can help us please. As we are growing very quickly, we will need more help. Thank you all so much. We can also accept cheques made payable to ‘Acle Parish Council’ or cash, if you are unable to shop.

Please send cheques payable to Acle Parish Council to the parish clerk, Pauline James, at Beech Farm, 15 Marsh Road, Upton NR13 6BP, or email for more information ([email protected])

If you are in need of support or cannot access essential items, please call 01508 533933, Monday to Friday 08:15 – 17:00 and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 – 16:00.

If you are a Broadland resident and need financial support please call 01508 533933, Monday to Friday 08:15 – 17:00.

The Acle Foodbank is supporting some local residents during these difficult times.

If you have any non-perishable food or household items that you could spare, you can drop these off at Acle Methodist Church on Thursdays, between 10 and 11 am.

If you are a vulnerable person, please call Norfolk County Council’s dedicated helpline on 0344 8008020, Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00.

If you are in need of support or cannot access essential items, please fill in Broadland District Council’s  online form for non-urgent support. If you need to speak to someone immediately, call 01508 533933, Monday to Friday 08:15 – 17:00 and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 – 16:00.

If you are a resident and need financial support please call 01508 533933, Monday to Friday 08:15 – 17:00.

To find out if you are eligible for the Covid-19 Business Support Grant, click here.