Food banks

National and regional support for people struggling to afford food.

England: national support

Most local food banks will be registered under the Trussell Trust foodbank locator of the Independent Food Aid Network UK.

� community spaces where surplus food and food donations can be shared

� database of Foodbanks supported by the Trussell Trust

- locate an independent foodbank

� food box distribution for vulnerable people

� operates foodbanks and can provide meal vouchers, food parcels and baby supplies

locate a foodbank which is part of the Trussell Trust network

� discount produce for a weekly fee

Avon, Somerset and Gloucestershire

- Food Clubs across Bath and North East Somerset

- Food clubs and pantries available in Bath and North East Somerset

- Community pantries offering low cost, high quality food each week to local residents

- Food Club provides a low cost food hamper for families in financial hardship

- Emergency food parcels

Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

� see website for food bank locations

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire support with food

- see website for food bank locations

Devon and Cornwall

- provides details for free food services across Exeter

Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Isle of Wight

- Weekly café offering a free hot meal to anyone in need

Kent

� runs a home essentials in a crisis programme for people in Kent

Durham and Tees Valley

- locations of foodbanks for Middlesbrough

Scotland: national support

Most local food banks will be registered under the Trussell Trust foodbank locator of the Independent Food Aid Network UK.

� search for foodbank information in Scotland

� community spaces where surplus food and food donations can be shared

� database of Foodbanks supported by the Trussell Trust

- locate an independent foodbank

� food box distribution for vulnerable people

� operates foodbanks and can provide meal vouchers, food parcels and baby supplies

locate a foodbank which is part of the Trussell Trust network

� discount produce for a weekly fee

Central Scotland

Auldhouse Care and Share � contact your Work Coach about this foodbank and Community Kitchen at Auldhouse Community Church

� offers discount meals in East Campbell Street, Glasgow

� offers discount meals in Glasgow City Centre

� provides food parcels and free meals in Glasgow

East Scotland

� a local services search that contains food banks in Edinburgh

North East Scotland

� charity that runs a foodbank and poverty advice in Kinross

� a collection of mobile pantries in Aberdeen that requires pre-booking

� contact your Work Coach about this pay what you can fresh food service

Food for Thought � a low cost groceries service at Charleston Community Centre in Dundee

Northern Scotland

� support for people facing food poverty or insecurity in Moray

South West Scotland

� provides support and meals for people in Stranraer

� provides hot meals for people in Annan

West Scotland

� food provisions for people who are not eligible for a food parcel in Oban

Wales: national support

Most local food banks will be registered under the Trussell Trust foodbank locator of the Independent Food Aid Network UK.

� community spaces where surplus food and food donations can be shared

� database of Foodbanks supported by the Trussell Trust

- locate an independent foodbank

� food box distribution for vulnerable people

� operates foodbanks and can provide meal vouchers, food parcels and baby supplies

locate a foodbank which is part of the Trussell Trust network

� discount produce for a weekly fee

North and Mid Wales

Ask Centre � emergency food for 3-5 days only contact 01745 339646 to discuss eligibility

Bedford Steet Community Company � for single people in West Rhyl or families in Rhyl postcode area

� weekly membership food club for people in crisis

Conwy Foodshare � call 01492 535626 for appointment

Sure Hope Church Foodshare (Colwyn) - call 01492 514021 or email [email protected] for appointment (Tuesday to Thursday)

South East Wales

� offers emergency food parcels in Newport

� offers emergency food parcels in Newport

South West Wales

Canolfan Maerdy � food parcels for £1 for Tairgwaith, Gwan Cae Gurwen, Brynamman and Cwmgors

� hardship support and food parcels for Pembrokeshire

Y Pantri Community Shop � a membership discount fresh fruit and veg stall for Garnant and Glanamman