Food Storehouse

It’s a simple idea but one that has proved to be very effective. Every week we ask people in the church to purchase one extra item of tinned food or toiletries when they do their usual weekly supermarket shop. We collect all these goods at church on Sunday and are then able to make a one-off emergency food gift from our Storehouse to those who, for whatever reason, find themselves without the money to buy the basic essentials. Our Food Storehouse is also supported by local schools donating their harvest festival produce, and other local organisations who place food collection points in their offices. 

Usually, people are referred to us by the social services, the local council or community groups but it may be through a personal contact in the church. There are lots of people in need in this area and we have found that a gift of a box of food goes a long way to saying that someone cares. More than that, it’s a simple way of showing people that God is concerned for them and wants to meet their needs.

  Clothing Storehouse

Our Clothing Storehouse has proved to be a big success. Since it was first opened in 1998, we have been able to bless many families with the free gift of clothing. Over 1000 adults and children have benefited from this service to date. 

We are located at Unit 8 Osier Way, Park Street Industrial Estate, Aylesbury. We are open  Tuesday and Thursday mornings or by appointment Monday to Thursday. Families are invited to drop in from 9.45am – 11.30am for a coffee and to browse through the clothes. 

The Storehouse holds a wide range of good quality, second-hand clothing for babies and children, and a smaller range for teenagers and adults. Items of baby equipment and toys are also available. Families can choose 3 items of clothing per person in their immediate family, making a return visit to the Storehouse every six months. We do not charge for this service as we see it as a way of assisting local families and meeting their needs in a practical way.

  Furniture Storehouse

We have a range of basic furniture items in our Furniture Storehouse which we are also able to give to people for free. These have all been donated to us from local people.  We have been able to assist many people in need in our community, for example young people moving out of care into council housing, ex-prisoners or single parents who are unable to fully furnish their accommodation. We are also able to provide a delivery and collection service.

We stock many other items which help relieve the pressure for families on a tight budget. These include bedding, towels, light fittings, kitchenware, crockery and cutlery.

If you have furniture that you would like to donate and that is in good condition and complies with current regulations, then please contact us on 01296 424440, Monday to Thursday afternoons. We can arrange collection if necessary.

  HMYOI Storehouse Project

With the help of government funding, through the Buckinghamshire Foundation, we have developed an exciting project in partnership with Aylesbury's Young Offenders Institution.

Young prisoners in the arts and crafts workshop construct toy boxes and refurbish small items of furniture which we then freely distribute to those in need in the community. This project is enabling the young men to learn valuable new skills while at the same time giving them the opportunity to make a real and practical difference to people's lives. In giving something back to the community, they are growing in their self-worth and discovering their creativity.

If you have any simple items like chairs and small wooden units that would be suitable for this project please contact us.