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Hot MealsFreeCommunity CafeMe & You Menu

Flo's Cafe — Free Hot Meal (Me & You Menu)

Flo's Cafe offers a free hot meal or hot drink to anyone who may be in need, any day of the week during kitchen hours, as part of the Me & You Menu. Come in, take a heart token from the pot at the till when you order, hand it to the team and your meal will be free.

The Place in the Park, Rymers Lane, OX4
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Hot MealsCommunityFreeHomeless Support

Oxfordshire Homelessness Movement Community Meals

Free homemade community meals run by the Oxford Homeless Project — everyone is welcome! Held every other Saturday, 3–5pm at the Asian Cultural Centre, Manzil Way, Oxford.

Asian Cultural Centre, Manzil Way, Oxford OX4 1GH
07888659924info@oxfordhomelessproject.org.ukVisit website
Food BankCommunityFree

Cowley Food Hub

Community food hub running every Thursday, providing free food and essential items to those in need in the Cowley area of Oxford.

CommunityMutual AidFree

Oxford Mutual Aid

Community mutual aid network providing food and essential support to those in need in Oxford.

Food BankEmergency FoodReferral

Oxford Food Hub

Formerly Oxford Foodbank, Oxford Food Hub is a community food redistribution charity providing emergency food parcels to individuals and families in crisis across Oxford.

Unit 12 Curtis Industrial Estate, Botley, Oxford OX2 0LX
01865 236420admin@oxfordfoodhub.orgVisit website
Community FridgeNo ReferralFree Food

Aspire Oxford

Runs the Oxford Community Fridge and food hub, redistributing surplus food from supermarkets and restaurants to those who need it. Open to all, no referral needed.

Mental HealthFood ClubLow Cost

Restore Food Club

A low-cost food membership club in Oxford supporting people with mental health challenges. Members can shop for a full bag of groceries for a nominal contribution.

54 Albert Street, Oxford OX2 6AX
01865 556128info@restore.org.ukVisit website
Surplus FoodCommunity CaféSouth Oxon

SOFEA

South Oxfordshire Food and Education Alliance — redistributes surplus food from supermarkets and food businesses, running community cafés and free food collections across South Oxfordshire.

Wallingford, South Oxfordshire
01491 824330info@sofea.uk.comVisit website
Trussell TrustEmergency FoodReferral Required

Trussell Trust — Oxford City Foodbank

Part of the national Trussell Trust network, providing emergency three-day food supplies to people in crisis. Requires a referral voucher from a professional such as a GP, social worker, or Citizens Advice.

Multiple sites across Oxford city
oxford@trussell.orgVisit website
Hot MealsHomeless SupportNo Referral

The Gatehouse

Provides a free hot meal and community space for anyone who is homeless, vulnerably housed or lonely in Oxford. Open during drop-in sessions with no referral needed — all are welcome.

St Giles Parish Rooms, 10 Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6HT
01865 792999admin@oxfordgatehouse.orgVisit website
Hot MealsHomeless SupportDay Centre

The Porch Day Centre

A day centre providing support for homeless and vulnerably housed people in Oxford. Offers nutritious low-priced meals twice a day, six days a week, alongside support workers and a café.

139 Magdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1RL
01865 251798info@theporch.org.ukVisit website
Community LarderAffordable FoodWest Oxford

Oxford City Larder (WOCA)

A community larder run by the West Oxford Community Association (WOCA), providing affordable access to food for local residents.

West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road, Oxford OX2 0BT
01865 245761oxfordcitylarder@woca.org.ukVisit website
Free FoodMental HealthCommunity Social

Alice's Tea Party Oxford

Friendly, peer-led mental health socials held fortnightly in Oxford. Enjoy free food, fun activities, crafts, music and a chance to chat in a welcoming community setting.

East Oxford Community Centre, 44 Princes St, Oxford OX4 1DD
alicesteaparty42@gmail.comVisit website
Free MealSaturdayCommunity

Free Community Meal — Asian Cultural Centre

A free community meal open to all, held every Saturday from 3pm to 5pm at the Asian Cultural Centre in East Oxford.

Manzil Way (off Cowley Road), Oxford OX4 1GH
01865 425000
Community PantryNo ReferralAffordableFresh Produce

Community Pantry - The Abbey Centre

Provides affordable food access to local residents through a weekly subscription, offering a variety of items including fresh produce and household essentials.

34 Great Smith Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 3BU
020 7222 0303pantry@theabbeycentre.org.ukVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency FoodNon-Perishable

Westminster Foodbank

Operates under the Trussell Trust network, offering three days' worth of nutritionally balanced, non-perishable food to residents in financial crisis through a voucher scheme.

Westminster Chapel, Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6BS
020 7834 1731foodbank@westminsterchapel.org.ukVisit website
Community PantryNo ReferralAffordableFresh Produce

Mary Smith's Pantry

Offers low-cost food to residents, including fresh fruit and vegetables, with a typical retail value of £20-£25 for a £5 per visit fee.

131 Lupus Street, Pimlico, London, SW1W 8RT
Not specifiedNot specifiedVisit website
Soup KitchenNo ReferralHot MealsCommunity Outreach

Harrow Road Soup Kitchen

Provides weekly food outreach, offering cooked meals and food parcels to over 45 families and vulnerable individuals in the North Paddington area.

Community MarketNo ReferralAffordableFresh Produce

The SPACE

Operates a community market and serves hot food on Saturdays, providing fresh fruits, vegetables, and pantry essentials to the local community.

214 Freston Road, London, W10 6TT
0800 047 8161office@214space.org.ukVisit website
Community KitchenNo ReferralFreeHot Meals

CDARS Community Kitchen Service

Offers free nutritious meals, cooking and shopping classes, and volunteer opportunities for clients facing food poverty.

296a Kingston Road, London, SW20 8LX
020 8540 4023info@cdars.org.ukVisit website
Community KitchenNo ReferralFreeHot Meals

Chantelle's Community Kitchen

Provides free pre-packed nutritious homemade meals to take away or eat in every Tuesday from 11am to 1pm.

4 Portswood Place, London, SW15 4ED
N/AN/AVisit website
Food BankNo ReferralEmergency Food

Tooting Community Kitchen

Runs a food bank every Friday from 8 to 10 am at Scouts Hall, 19 Church Lane, Tooting, SW17 9PP.

Scouts Hall, 19 Church Lane, Tooting, London, SW17 9PP
N/AN/AVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Wandsworth Foodbank

Provides emergency food, support, and advice to local people facing hardship and hunger across Wandsworth Borough.

St Mark’s Church, Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1EJ
020 7326 9428info@wandsworth.foodbank.org.ukVisit website
Community MealNo ReferralFreeHot Meals

FoodCycle London Wandsworth Road

Welcomes anyone to attend as a guest and enjoy a free hot meal every Friday at 12:30 pm.

Christ Church Community Hall, 41 Union Grove, London, SW8 2QJ
N/Awandsworthroad@foodcycle.org.ukVisit website
Food DistributionReferral RequiredFree

Dons Local Action

A local network of volunteers supporting households in need across Merton, Wandsworth, and Kingston.

Food DistributionNo ReferralFree

Waste Not Want Not

Collects surplus food from nearby markets and distributes it through local community and youth centres.

Food BankHot MealsNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

PL84U Al-Suffa

A non-profit charity in East London providing free hot meals, companionship, and support services to the elderly, homeless, and those in need. They operate on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, offering a friendly environment and additional services like free haircuts and a food and clothes bank.

Epicentre, 41 West Street, London E11 4LJ
07539 364110pl84ualsuffa@gmail.comVisit website
Community SpaceFood PantryHot MealsNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Leyton Lighthouse

A community space offering social activities, practical support, and a food pantry. They provide a community meal, hygiene and clothing pop-ups, food pantries, money matters advice, digital inclusion workshops, and CV support among other services.

Leyton Lighthouse, St Mary's Church, Church Road, London E10 5JP
N/Alighthouse@saint.churchVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredFreeEmergency Food

Eat or Heat – The Waltham Forest Food Bank

Established in 2011, this organisation offers emergency food aid in the form of 3-day food packages to individuals and families in crisis within Waltham Forest. They accept donations of non-perishable food items and provide support to those in need.

Quaker House, 1A Jewel Road, London E17 4QU
0800 772 0212info@eatorheat.orgVisit website
Food BankHot MealsReferral RequiredFreeEmergency Food

Highams Park Food Aid

Operating from All Saints Church, this hub provides free food and household supplies to over 85 local families facing financial hardship. They also run a free community café offering warmth, conversation, and support.

All Saints Church, Church Avenue, London E4 9QD
020 8558 6880admin@hornbeam.org.ukVisit website
Community Food HubAffordable FoodNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

The Solidarity Supermarket

A community food hub offering affordable wholefoods, surplus, and bulk items at a sliding scale cost. They operate a tiered pricing structure to assist those struggling with the cost of living, aiming to create a friendly space where everyone can support each other and access healthy food.

St Barnabas Road, London E17 8JY
020 8558 6880admin@hornbeam.org.ukVisit website
Community HubNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Leyton Orient Community Hubs

Open to all, these hubs offer physical and practical sessions such as chair-based and light exercise, access to walking groups, table tennis, health and wellbeing advice, sign language workshops, basic tech support, and social activities like board and card games, craft activities, free hot drinks, biscuits, and fruit.

Various locations in Leyton and Chingford
020 8556 5973enquiries@leytonorienttrust.org.ukVisit website
Food StallNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

The Drive Food Stall

A community initiative providing free food every Thursday at 12pm in the walkway below Gaitskell House. They aim to support local residents in need by offering free food items.

The Drive, London E17 3DD
N/AN/AVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredFreeEmergency Food

Ensign Youth Club Food Bank

Offers free food to individuals every Friday from 10 am to 1 pm. Registration is required and can be done by dropping in any day of the week.

Wellclose Square (off the highway), London, E1 8HY
Not providedNot providedVisit website
Food BankNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Bethnal Green Food Bank

Operated by Bow Foodbank, this service provides emergency food aid to residents in Bethnal Green. Open on Mondays from 8 am to 12:30 pm and Wednesdays from 2 pm to 7 pm.

Raines Foundation School, Approach Road, London, E2 9LY
07398 776145info@bowfoodbank.orgVisit website
Food BankNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Bow Foodbank

An independent charity providing emergency food supplies to individuals in crisis within Tower Hamlets. No referral is required, and clients can access up to 12 visits per year.

Bow Community Hall, 1 William Place, London, E3 5ED
07398 776145info@bowfoodbank.orgVisit website
Food BankNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

St Dunstan and All Saints Stepney Food Bank

Provides free food to those in need every Tuesday and Friday from 11 am to 2 pm.

St Dunstan & All Saints Church, Stepney High Street, London, E1 0NR
Not providedNot providedVisit website
Food PantryReferral RequiredAffordable Food

Family Action Food Stores

Operates multiple food pantry services across Tower Hamlets, providing affordable food to families in need. Membership is required.

Various locations across Tower Hamlets, including Bethnal Green, Whitechapel, Poplar, Blackwall, Bow, and Shadwell
Not providedNot providedVisit website
Community MealsNo ReferralFreeHot Meals

FoodCycle Bow Road

A community initiative offering free hot meals to those at risk of food poverty and social isolation. Meals are served every Friday at 7 pm.

Bow Road Methodist Church, 1 Merchant Street, London, E3 4LY
020 7729 2775bowroad@foodcycle.org.ukVisit website
Community Food ShopNo ReferralLow-Cost Food

Sutton Community Food Shop

Offers low-cost food to families and individuals struggling on low income, operating as a community food shop with a weekly membership fee.

St Nicholas Centre, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 2AY
07513 100 963[email protected]Visit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Sutton Foodbank

Provides emergency food parcels to individuals and families in crisis, aiming to alleviate food poverty in the local community.

Highfield Hall, 320 Carshalton Road, Carshalton, SM5 3QB
07525 838 640[email protected]Visit website
Community FridgeNo ReferralFree Food

Sutton Community Fridge

A community initiative providing free access to surplus food, aiming to reduce food waste and support those in need.

Meals on WheelsNo ReferralHome Delivery

Meals on Wheels Service

Delivers hot meals to housebound individuals, ensuring they receive nutritionally balanced meals at home.

Civic Offices, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA
020 8770 4539[email protected]Visit website
Free Food BoxesNo ReferralCommunity Support

Sutton Community Project

Distributes free healthy food boxes to those in need every Tuesday, aiming to reduce food waste and support the local community.

Thomas Wall Centre, 52 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, SM1 4DP
Not specified[email protected]Visit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Southwark Foodbank

Provides emergency food to people in crisis, supporting about 100 households each week with parcels that feed a household for at least 3 days.

Mission Place, off 121A Peckham High Street, SE15 5SH
020 7732 0007foodbank.support@pecan.org.ukVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

City Hope Church Foodbank

Part of a network of foodbanks across Southwark, providing nutritionally balanced emergency food for local people in need.

121 Drummond Road, Bermondsey, SE16 2JY
020 7993 3934hello@cityhope.londonVisit website
Community FridgeNo ReferralFree

Albrighton Community Fridge

A community fridge offering surplus food to prevent waste, open to all members of the community.

Community FridgeNo ReferralFree

Walworth Living Room

Provides a community fridge to share surplus food, open to all members of the community.

Community MealNo ReferralFree

Hope Tuesday Café

Offers free lunch and social activities, including quizzes, tea, coffee, and cake, open to all.

City Hope Church, 121 Drummond Road, Bermondsey, SE16 2JY
020 7993 3934hello@cityhope.londonVisit website
Food PantryReferral RequiredLow-Cost Food

Love North Southwark: Bermondsey Pantry

A food pantry providing low-cost food to residents in need, by appointment only.

4-5 Slippers Place, Gataker Street, SE16 2EN
07730 465 160lovenorthsouthwark@outlook.comVisit website
Community MealNo ReferralFree

Be Enriched

Provides free community meals using surplus and reclaimed food, open to all.

The Castle Canteen, Crossways Christian Centre, 18 Hampton Street, SE17 3AN
020 7732 0007foodbank.support@pecan.org.ukVisit website
Food Co-operativeReferral RequiredLow-Cost Food

The Borough Food Co-operative

A food co-operative offering low-cost food to members, supporting the local community.

Community CaféNo ReferralPay As You FeelFreeEmergency Food

The Real Junk Food Project

Runs pay-as-you-feel surplus cafés, turning rescued food into delicious meals. Locations include Cambrian Community Centre in Richmond and ETNA Community Centre in East Twickenham.

Cambrian Community Centre, Richmond; ETNA Community Centre, East Twickenham
Not specifiedNot specifiedVisit website
Community FridgeNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Food for Thought Heathfield

Offers surplus food from local retailers at a pop-up market stall on Heathfield Recreation Ground. Open to anyone, with donations welcome. Provides additional support with ready-made meals and toiletries upon request.

Outside the Pavilion on Heathfield Recreation Ground, Powdermill Lane, TW2 6EG
Not specifiedNot specifiedVisit website
Community CaféNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Linden Hall Community Suppers

Offers freshly cooked meals to eat in or takeaway, along with frozen takeaway meals and some surplus food. Donations are welcome but not necessary; everyone is welcome.

Linden Hall Community Centre, Linden Road, Hampton TW12 2JG
Not specifiedNot specifiedVisit website
Crisis SupportNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Vineyard Community Centre Crisis Drop-In

Provides support for individuals in crisis, including food, clothing, showers, and signposting to other agencies. Open Monday to Friday, 9am-11am.

Vineyard Community Centre, The Vineyard, Richmond, TW10 6AQ
020 8439 9735 / 07516 935 655info@vineyardcommunity.orgVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Richmond Foodbank

Operated by Vineyard Community Centre, Richmond Foodbank provides three days' nutritionally balanced emergency food to individuals in crisis. A foodbank voucher is required to access provisions.

Food BankEmergency FoodReferral Required

Frenford Foodbank

Established in March 2020, Frenford Foodbank supports local families and vulnerable residents across Redbridge with emergency food and essential supplies. Operated by Frenford Youth Club, it relies on community donations and volunteers to provide assistance.

Frenford Clubs - The Jack Carter Centre, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 3PS
020 8518 0992info@frenfordclubs.orgVisit website
Food BankEmergency FoodReferral Required

Redbridge Foodbank

Part of The Trussell Trust network, Redbridge Foodbank offers emergency three-day supplies of nutritionally balanced food and support to local people in crisis. It operates in partnership with local churches and is facilitated by Redbridge Foodbank.

Jubilee Church, 14 Granville Road, Ilford, IG1 4JY
020 8518 0056info@redbridgefoodbank.orgVisit website
Emergency FoodHomelessness SupportNo Referral

The Healthy Living Project

Provides emergency food aid and support to single adults, with priority given to street sleepers. Located at The Welcome Centre, it operates Monday through Friday and offers a drop-in service without referral requirements.

The Welcome Centre, 2-6 St Marys Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1QX
020 8514 3283Not specifiedVisit website
Food BankEmergency FoodReferral Required

Ilford Lane Food Bank (ILFB)

A community initiative run entirely by volunteers, ILFB provides essential food support to referred families in the London Borough of Redbridge. It operates weekly sessions and delivers fresh produce to those unable to attend in person.

Ilford Lane Engagement Hub, Ilford Lane, Junction of Mayville Road, Ilford, IG1 2HX
Not specifiedNot specifiedVisit website
Community GroceryAffordable FoodNo Referral

Ilford Community Grocery

A community grocery offering affordable food options to local residents. Membership is required, allowing members to purchase 12 items for £5. Open Monday through Friday, it provides a sustainable alternative to traditional food banks.

City Gates Church, 25 – 29 Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1BH
020 3422 6511Not specifiedVisit website
Food BankEmergency FoodReferral Required

UR Rahman Food Bank

Offers emergency food support with compassion and dignity, serving the Redbridge, Newham, and Tower Hamlets communities. Operates through a referral system and provides discreet delivery of food parcels.

Food BankNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Rehoboth Church Food Bank

Provides emergency food distribution to those in need, operating on Saturdays from 9am to 11am.

Rehoboth Church, 478 Barking Road, Plaistow, London, E13 8QB
07951 612405info@newhamfoodbank.org.ukVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredFreeEmergency Food

Newham Food Alliance

Provides food to Newham residents unable to afford food, offering support for up to 8 weeks at a time. Deliveries are not available, but family members, carers, and friends can collect on behalf of the resident.

Food BankNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Royal Docks Learning & Activity Centre Food Bank

Offers emergency food distribution Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm, to support local residents facing food insecurity.

Royal Docks Learning & Activity Centre, Albert Road, London, E16 2JB
020 7476 1666admin@rdlac.org.ukVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredFreeEmergency Food

Newham District Foodbank

Operates from multiple locations in East London, providing emergency food parcels and advice to local residents in need. Part of the Trussell Trust network.

Ascension Church Centre, Baxter Road, London, E16 3HJ
020 7511 1232info@newhamdistrict.foodbank.org.ukVisit website
Food BankNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

The Renewal Programme Food Bank

Runs a twice-weekly food bank at their centre, offering support to those facing food poverty in the Newham community.

Bonny Downs Centre, Bonny Downs Baptist Church, 18 Darwell Close, East Ham, E6 6BT
020 8586 7070info@bonnydowns.orgVisit website
Food BankNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Food Relief – Saturday Food Bank

Operates under the Morden Islamic Community Centre, offering emergency food parcels every Saturday to those in need.

116 London Road, Morden, SM4 5AX
07982 707166info@foodrelief.org.ukVisit website
Community FridgeNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Merton’s Community Fridge

A free food service distributing surplus food to the community, open three days a week with no need for a voucher.

Food BankNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Dons Local Action Group

A community of volunteers dedicated to supporting people facing severe financial hardship across South West London, offering food parcels and other support services.

Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Wimbledon Food Bank (Trussell Trust)

Provides emergency food and support to people in crisis, operating in partnership with local churches. A voucher is required to access services.

St. John the Divine Church, High Path, Merton, SW19 2JY
0208 5440126wimbledonfoodbank@gmail.comVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Merton Community Hub

Provides support with paying bills or shopping, offering free food bank vouchers or emergency food parcels to those in need.

Community MealNo ReferralFreeHot Meals

FoodCycle Lewisham

Offers free, nutritious community meals cooked by local volunteers. Open to all, no referral needed, fostering community connections.

Lewisham Irish Community Centre, 2A Davenport Road, Lewisham, London SE6 2AZ
020 7729 2775[email protected]Visit website
Food BankNo ReferralEmergency Food

Lewisham Salvation Army Community Church

Provides support to vulnerable individuals, including a food bank service. Open to all; contact for more details.

3-11 Albion Way, Lewisham, London SE13 6BT
020 8852 6921[email protected]Visit website
Food BankNo ReferralEmergency Food

Feed The Hill - Holy Trinity Food Bank

Operates a small food bank providing assistance to those in need. Open on Wednesdays; contact Miss Ambrose for more information.

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Dartmouth Road, Sydenham, London SE23 3HZ
Not specified[email protected]Visit website
Food MapNo ReferralFreeLow-Cost Food

Good Food Lewisham

Offers a comprehensive list and map of free and low-cost food options, including community meals and food banks, across Lewisham.

Parkside Community Centre, 1 Copperwood Place, London SE10 8GE
Not specified[email protected]Visit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Lewisham Foodbank

Provides emergency food and support to local people referred in crisis. Operates five centres across Lewisham, offering approximately three days' worth of nutritionally balanced food.

Various locations across Lewisham, including Catford, Deptford, Downham, Forest Hill, and Lewisham centre.
07938 071854[email protected]Visit website
Food Aid OrganisationNo ReferralEmergency Food

Lambeth Larder

A social enterprise connecting local people in financial need to emergency food and other support. Provides a directory of local food banks, community fridges, and other support services.

Community PantryNo ReferralLow-Cost Food

Community Pantry at Southwyck Pantry, Moorland Community Centre

A low-cost, community shop offering members a weekly choice of healthy food for an affordable price. Aims to reduce food shopping bills and offer a diverse range of fresh fruit and vegetables.

50a Corry Drive, London, SW9 8QT
N/Acustomerempowerment@wandle.comVisit website
Community FridgeNo ReferralFree

Community Fridge at Black Prince Community Hub

Openly accessible community fridge delivered in partnership with the Felix Project, available Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Provides free food to those in need.

5 Beaufoy Walk (Off Black Prince Road), London, SE11 6AA
N/Abev@blackprincetrust.org.ukVisit website
Community PantryNo ReferralLow-Cost Food

Community Pantry at Jubilee Primary School

A low-cost, community shop offering members a weekly choice of healthy food for an affordable price. Aims to reduce food shopping bills and offer a diverse range of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Community PantryNo ReferralLow-Cost Food

Community Pantry at Myatts Field North Community Centre

A low-cost, community shop offering members a weekly choice of healthy food for an affordable price. Aims to reduce food shopping bills and offer a diverse range of fresh fruit and vegetables.

24 Crawshay Road, London, SW9 6FZ
N/Acustomerempowerment@wandle.comVisit website
Community FridgeNo ReferralFree

The People's Fridge Brixton

London's first Community Fridge where people and businesses can leave spare edible food on the shelves, and people who want or need food can take it.

49 Brixton Station Road, London, SW9 8PQ
N/Apeoplesfridge@gmail.comVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Lambeth & Croydon Foodbank: Oasis Centre

Provides emergency food and practical support to people in crisis experiencing food poverty. Offers a mixture of delivery and face-to-face hubs where collection of parcels is available for rebooked collections only.

1 Kennington Road, London, SE1 7QP, United Kingdom
020 7921 4205foodbank@oasiswaterloo.orgVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Lambeth & Croydon Foodbank: Streatham Hub

Offers emergency food and practical support to people in crisis experiencing food poverty. Provides a mixture of delivery and face-to-face hubs where collection of parcels is available for rebooked collections only.

Immanuel And St Andrews Church, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3PY, United Kingdom
020 7921 4205foodbank@oasiswaterloo.orgVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Dons Local Action

Provides one-week food parcels to residents on referral from social services, GPs, housing associations, schools, and other local organisations.

Community FridgeNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Norbiton Community Fridge

A communal space where households can share food that would have been otherwise wasted, open to everyone.

Migrant Advocacy Service, Norbiton, Kingston upon Thames
020 8546 9000info@migrantadvocacy.org.ukVisit website
Community FridgeNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Save the World Club Kingston upon Thames

Collects surplus food from retailers every evening to redistribute to those in need.

18 Southsea Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2EH
020 8546 9000info@savetheworldclub.orgVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Kingston Foodbank

Provides three days’ worth of nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people referred in a crisis.

Kingston Everyday Church, Union Street, KT1 1RP
020 8391 1100info@kingston.foodbank.org.ukVisit website
Community PantryNo ReferralAffordableHealthy Food

Kingston Pantry

A membership-based community hub offering access to fresh, healthy food at reduced costs, aiming to help members achieve better financial positions.

Tolworth Recreation Centre, Fullers Way North, Tolworth, KT6 7LQ
020 8391 1100info@kingstonpantry.co.ukVisit website
Community CentreFree MealsNo ReferralEmergency Food

Response Community Projects

Offers free or low-cost food and support services to residents, including advice and community activities.

Response Community Projects, 1-3 St. Mark's Road, London, W10 6JG
020 8969 9990info@response.org.ukVisit website
Community CentreFree MealsNo ReferralEmergency Food

SMART

Provides free or low-cost food and support services to residents, including advice and community activities.

SMART, 1-3 St. Mark's Road, London, W10 6JG
020 8969 9990info@smart.org.ukVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Kensington & Chelsea Foodbank

Provides nutritionally balanced, non-perishable emergency food and support to local people referred in crisis. Operates under the Trussell Trust network.

Notting Hill Methodist Church, 240 Lancaster Rd, London, W11 4AH
020 3728 9003info@kensingtonchelsea.foodbank.org.ukVisit website
Community CentreFree MealsNo ReferralEmergency Food

The Space

Offers free or low-cost food and support services to residents, including advice and community activities.

The Space, 1-3 St. Mark's Road, London, W10 6JG
020 8969 9990info@thespace.org.ukVisit website
Community CentreFree MealsNo ReferralEmergency Food

Bay20

A community centre offering free or low-cost food and comprehensive support services to residents facing financial challenges.

Bay20, 71 St. Mark's Road, London, W10 6JG
020 8969 9990info@bay20.org.ukVisit website
Community CentreFree MealsNo ReferralEmergency Food

Dalgarno Trust

Provides free or low-cost food and support services to residents in need, including advice and community activities.

Dalgarno Trust, 1 Webb Close, London, W10 5QB
020 8969 6300info@dalgarno.org.ukVisit website
Community CentreFree MealsNo ReferralEmergency Food

Venture Centre/Flashpoint

Provides free or low-cost food and support services to residents, including advice and community activities.

Venture Centre/Flashpoint, 1-3 St. Mark's Road, London, W10 6JG
020 8969 9990info@venture.org.ukVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredFreeEmergency Food

The Arc Centre Food Bank

Offers food packages to those in need, providing healthy essentials for 3-4 days' meals.

The Arc Centre, 87-93 St Paul’s Road, London, N1 2QP
07727157138[email protected]Visit website
Food HubNo ReferralAffordableCommunity Support

Elizabeth House Food Hub

Runs a food co-op for local residents, offering weekly food parcels worth at least £40 for £3.

Elizabeth House, 2 Hurlock Street, London, N5 1ED
02076901300[email protected]Visit website
Hot MealsNo ReferralFree

FoodCycle Islington

Provides free, three-course community meals every Wednesday at 1pm, open to all without booking.

80 Arran Walk, London, N1 2TL
07485372256[email protected]Visit website
Food BankNo ReferralFree

Copenhagen Street Foodbank

Offers free groceries and hygiene products to all in need, without referral, every Thursday afternoon.

Blessed Sacrament Church Basement, 157 Copenhagen Street, London, N1 0SR
07507100621[email protected]Visit website
Food BankReferral RequiredFreeEmergency Food

Islington Foodbank

Provides emergency food and support to local people referred in crisis, offering three days’ nutritionally balanced food.

Highbury Roundhouse Youth and Community Centre, 71 Ronalds Road, London, N5 1XB
07753222755[email protected]Visit website
Community FridgeNo ReferralFree

Afghan and Central Asian Association

Operates a community fridge offering free food to those in need.

Afghan and Central Asian Association, Unit 9, Griffin Centre, Staines Road, Feltham, TW14 0HS
Not specifiedNot specifiedVisit website
Community FridgeNo ReferralFreeHot Meals

The Open Kitchen

Offers free hot meals to anyone in need, open daily including bank holidays.

The Open Kitchen, 514 Great West Road, Hounslow, TW5 0TE
Not specifiedNot specifiedVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredFreeEmergency Food

Hounslow Community FoodBox

Established in 2012, offering emergency food, support, and advice to residents facing poverty in the London Borough of Hounslow.

Hounslow Community FoodBox, Hounslow, London, TW3 3DA
07719 891787info@hounslowfoodbox.org.ukVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredFreeEmergency Food

Holy Trinity Hounslow

Hosts food distribution in the church car park every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; requires referral and proof of address.

Holy Trinity Hounslow, High Street, Hounslow, TW3 1HG
Not specifiedNot specifiedVisit website
Community FridgeNo ReferralFreeHot Meals

St Mary and Pope Kyrillos VI Coptic Orthodox Church

Provides hot meals and food parcels; hot lunch served every Tuesday and Thursday, with transportation available.

St Mary and Pope Kyrillos VI Coptic Orthodox Church, Broad Walk, Hounslow, TW5 9AB
079 3064 5364contact@smpk.org.ukVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredFreeEmergency Food

Feltham Food Bank

Serving the local community in Feltham, Hounslow, since 2013, providing emergency food support to individuals and families in need.

Feltham Food Bank, Feltham, London, TW13 4QY
07448 831297felthamfoodbank@gmail.comVisit website
Community FridgeNo ReferralFreeHot Meals

Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha

Provides free vegetarian meals to anyone in need, open daily including bank holidays.

Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Alice Way, Hanworth Road, Hounslow, TW3 3UD
Not specifiedNot specifiedVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredFreeEmergency Food

Hope Church Hounslow

Provides food parcels, community café, and community supermarket; operates on specific days and times.

Hope Church Hounslow, St Paul's, Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3DA
020 8581 5537Not specifiedVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Grange Park Infant and Nursery School Food Support

Provides food support through referrals from the Hillingdon Community Hub or GP, offering three days' worth of emergency support to local people in crisis.

Grange Park Infant and Nursery School, Uxbridge, UB8 3BF
0203 949 5786N/AVisit website
Food AidNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Hillingdon Crisis Support Service

Offers essential relief and support to people facing hardship in the Hillingdon area, including free food parcels and basic items to those in crisis.

Harefield Ex Servicemen’s Club, High Street, Harefield, Uxbridge, UB9 6BX
01895 725145[email protected]Visit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Hillingdon Foodbank

Provides three days' nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people referred in crisis. Part of a nationwide network supported by The Trussell Trust.

4 New Windsor Street, Uxbridge, UB8 2TU
07859 710747[email protected]Visit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

SVP@South Ruislip: Foodbank

Distributes a week's worth of essentials to individuals and families in emergency situations, partnering with FareShare to provide fresh food from major retailers.

The Parish Hall, South Ruislip, London
07563 775 777[email protected]Visit website
Food AidNo ReferralFree

Simply Connect Hillingdon

Connects individuals to local community services, including food banks, without the need for referrals.

Online platform serving Hillingdon, London
N/AN/AVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Rainham Foodbank

Provides emergency food parcels to individuals and families in crisis, operating as part of the Trussell Trust network.

First Floor, The Mick Fury House, Lowen Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 8HT
01708 397484[email protected]Visit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Harold Hill Foodbank

Offers emergency food assistance to those in need, operating as part of the Trussell Trust network.

Unit 1, Guardian Business Centre, Faringdon Avenue, Harold Hill, RM3 AFD
01708 432280[email protected]Visit website
Community HubNo ReferralFood Support

Community Hubs – Harold Hill Library

Provides free, in-person support and advice for residents, including access to a community food pantry.

Harold Hill Library, 19A Farnham Road, Harold Hill, RM3 8ED
01708 796600[email protected]Visit website
Community PantryNo ReferralAffordable Food

Tapestry Pantry

A community pantry providing affordable, good-quality food to members, aiming to reduce food waste and support physical and mental wellbeing.

Upstairs, Rainham Library, Celtic Farm Road, Rainham, RM13 9GP
01708 796600[email protected]Visit website
Food Aid OrganisationNo ReferralCommunity Support

Havering Food Alliance

A borough-wide partnership working to tackle food insecurity and build a fairer, healthier, and more sustainable food system across Havering.

Various locations across Havering
N/A[email protected]Visit website
Community HubNo ReferralFood Support

Community Hubs – Rainham Library

Offers free, in-person support and advice for residents, including access to a community food pantry.

Rainham Library, Celtic Farm Road, Rainham, RM13 9GP
01708 796600[email protected]Visit website
Food BankNo ReferralFree Food

Havering Islamic Cultural Centre

Provides free food assistance without the need for a referral, open to all community members.

9 Bridge Close, Romford, RM7 0AU
01708 755 755[email protected]Visit website
Food BankFresh MealsReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Sufra NW London

Offers emergency food supplies and support services to individuals and families in crisis. Provides food parcels and fresh meals to those in need.

160 Pitfield Way, London, NW10 0PW, United Kingdom
020 3441 1343info@sufra-nwlondon.org.ukVisit website
Free MealsFood BankNo ReferralCommunity Support

Carib & Co Brunch

A non-profit community organisation offering complimentary brunches and a food bank service to support Harrow residents facing financial challenges. Hosts monthly events featuring local businesses and entertainment.

Victoria Hall, Harrow Town Centre, Harrow, HA1 6QT, United Kingdom
Not specifiedinfo@caribandcobrunch.orgVisit website
Food AidReferral RequiredEmergency Food

HelpHarrow

A partnership of local organisations offering support, advice, and food supplies to Harrow residents in need. Provides access to food supplies, energy, health, wellbeing, and benefits.

Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Harrow Foodbank

Provides emergency food and practical support to individuals and families in crisis. Operates using a voucher referral system, requiring vouchers from local agencies such as Citizens Advice or Health Visitors.

Unit H2, Phoenix Business Centre, Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, HA1 2SP, United Kingdom
020 8416 7344info@harrow.foodbank.org.ukVisit website
Community PantryNo ReferralAffordable Food

London Emmanuel Pantry - Harrow Road

A community pantry providing affordable access to a wide selection of food items, including fresh, frozen, and long-life options. Operates on a membership basis, allowing members to pay £5 per visit and access food worth significantly more.

Emmanuel Church, 389E Harrow Road, London, W9 3NA, United Kingdom
07818 118685emmanuelpantry@yahoo.comVisit website
Food BankReferral Required

Muswell Hill Food Bank

Provides three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred in crisis.

Wilton Road, Muswell Hill, London, N10 1LT, United Kingdom
0808 208 2138info@muswellhill.foodbank.org.ukVisit website
Food BankCommunity KitchenFood DeliveryHomeless OutreachReferral Required

Haringey Community Food Network (HCFN)

A network of food growers, suppliers, emergency food providers, food banks, community kitchens, food delivery services, homeless outreach projects, and food support organisations across Haringey, collaborating to offer comprehensive food services for those in need.

Food BankReferral Required

Hornsey Food Bank

An independent, community-led food bank providing a variety of fruit, vegetables, bread, dry food, toiletries, and household items to those in need.

Middle Lane Methodist Church, Middle Lane, Hornsey, London, N8 7JN, United Kingdom
Not specifiedwearehornsey@gmail.comVisit website
Food BankReferral Required

Holy Trinity Food Bank Stroud Green

An independent food bank offering short-term emergency food supplies for Haringey residents in crisis, providing 3 days of emergency food supply for those in need.

Holy Trinity Church Hall, Stapleton Hall Road, Stroud Green, London, N4 4RR, United Kingdom
07917 687 768info@holytrinityfoodbank.org.ukVisit website
Food BankNo Referral

Bounds Green Food Bank

An independent, community-run food bank accepting anyone who needs to use the food bank and who lives within N11, N8 0, N8 7, N13, or N22, with no vouchers required.

St Michael's Church Hall, 37 Bounds Green Road, London, N22 8SD, United Kingdom
Not specifiedinfo@boundsgreenfoodbank.orgVisit website
Community FridgeNo Referral

St Ann's Food Hub

Gives away boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables to local people who can’t afford fresh and healthy food, whilst providing low-cost food to those who can afford to buy a £10 box.

Chestnuts Community Centre, 280 St Ann's Road, Tottenham, London, N15 5BN, United Kingdom
Not specifiedstannsfoodhub@gmail.comVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

The River House Trust Food Bank

Provides weekly food support to individuals with no recourse to public funds and no income, ensuring assistance is available even during Christmas week.

River House, Furnival Gardens, off Rutland Grove, Hammersmith, London, W6 9DJ
020 8741 5733info@riverhouseuk.orgVisit website
Community KitchenNo ReferralFreeHot Meals

The Nourish Hub

A community kitchen and space for local residents to meet, offering community lunches, free education sessions on healthy cooking, and volunteer opportunities.

1 St Ann's Road, Edward Woods Estate, London, W11
N/AN/AVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

H&F Foodbank

Provides emergency food parcels to individuals in need, offering up to 10 nutritionally balanced meals. Operates on a voucher referral system and collaborates with Citizens Advice H&F to provide financial and debt advice.

75 Bloemfontein Road, White City, London, W12 7DA
020 7731 3693info@hammersmithfulham.foodbank.org.ukVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredAdvice Service

Citizens Advice Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank Advice

Provides welfare advice and assistance on issues such as benefits, housing, and debt to clients referred through the foodbank network.

269a Wandsworth Bridge Road, London, SW6 2TX
N/AN/AVisit website
Community MealNo ReferralFreeHot Meals

FoodCycle London Fulham Court

Offers free, vegetarian community meals every Monday evening, welcoming all individuals regardless of background. No referral is required; attendees can simply turn up.

Family Hub Tudor Rose Community Centre, Fulham Court, London, SW6 5PG
N/Afulhamcourt@foodcycle.org.ukVisit website
Community FridgeNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Woodberry Down Community Fridge

Provides free access to fresh fruit and vegetables for residents, promoting healthy eating and reducing food waste.

Redmond Community Centre, Kayani Avenue, London, N4 2HF
020 7739 8080info@woodberrydowncommunityfridge.org.ukVisit website
Hot MealsNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Humdingers Soup Kitchen

Serves free hot meals to the community, aiming to alleviate hunger and provide a welcoming environment for all.

238 Hoxton Street, London, N1 5LX
020 7739 8080info@humdingers.org.ukVisit website
Hot MealsFood BankNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Hackney Quest

Provides a free weekly hot meal and a food bank, along with support for financial hardship, including benefit checking and income maximisation.

Frampton Park Baptist Church, 1 Frampton Park Road, London, E9 7PQ
020 8985 8989info@hackneyquest.org.ukVisit website
Hot MealsNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Mildmay Community Centre

Provides soup and stew on a pay-what-you-can basis, aiming to support the local community and reduce food insecurity.

Woodville Road, Mayville Estate, London, N16 8NA
020 7739 8080info@mildmaycommunitycentre.org.ukVisit website
Hot MealsNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Idia’s Community Kitchen

Offers free hot meals to Hackney residents, fostering community spirit and providing support to those in need.

Bootstrap Charity, 18 Ashwin Street, London, E8 3DL
020 7739 8080info@idiascommunitykitchen.org.ukVisit website
Food BankNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Chatsworth Food Hub

Offers free food parcels to Hackney residents without the need for a voucher, supporting families in the community.

99 Chatsworth Road, London, E5 0LH
020 8985 2230info@npayof.co.ukVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Hackney Foodbank

Provides emergency food parcels to individuals and families in crisis, aiming for a hunger-free Hackney where everyone can afford to eat.

Wally Foster Community Centre, Homerton Road, London, E9 5QB
020 7254 2464info@hackney.foodbank.org.ukVisit website
Hot MealsNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Wordsworth’s Community Café

Offers soup, bread, cake, and hot snacks on a pay-as-you-feel basis, fostering community engagement and support.

St Matthias Hall, Wordsworth Road, London, N16 8DD
020 7739 8080info@wordsworthcafe.org.ukVisit website
Community MealsNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Good Food in Greenwich Community Kitchen

Organises free, monthly community meals using surplus food to bring the local community together.

Various locations across Greenwich, including Woolwich Common Community Centre, 17 Leslie Smith Square, Woolwich Common, SE18 4DW
07843 978716[email protected]Visit website
Community MealsNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Guru Nanak Seva

Provides free hot meals to the community every Sunday evening in Woolwich.

Outside Woolwich Arsenal DLR, opposite Costa, Woolwich, SE18
N/AN/AVisit website
Community MealsNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

WSUP Advice Drop-In

Offers a warm space with hot meals, showers, and non-judgemental advice and support for various issues.

107 Brookhill Road, Woolwich, SE18 6BJ
020 8316 6558[email protected]Visit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Greenwich Foodbank

Provides three days' nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people referred in crisis.

Unit 1, 180 Shooters Hill, London, SE18 3HY
020 8855 1340[email protected]Visit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

GCM Community Food Bank

Operates a food bank to support individuals and families facing food crises in the community.

396-398 Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5QS
0208 062 8689gcmcommunityuk@gmail.comVisit website
Food PantryNo ReferralAffordable Groceries

Grassroots Pantries

Membership-based food clubs offering affordable groceries and support services to local residents.

Various locations in Enfield, including 229 Bounces Road, 300 Fore Street, and 100 Ordnance Road
07943 554926N/AVisit website
Food PantryNo ReferralAffordable Groceries

Ordnance Road Pantry

A community pantry offering affordable groceries to local residents in need.

100 Ordnance Road, Enfield, EN3 6BW
N/Aordnancepantry@gmail.comVisit website
Food PantryNo ReferralAffordable Groceries

Bounces Road Pantry

Provides low-cost food options to the Edmonton community, helping families access essential items.

229 Bounces Road, Edmonton, N9 8LN
N/Aphoenixfamilyservices1@gmail.comVisit website
Free MealsNo ReferralCommunity Support

Community Heart London

Offers free meals and support services to individuals in financial need, fostering community well-being.

205 Fore Street, Angel Place, Edmonton, N18 2TZ
0208 807 2228info@communityheartlondon.orgVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

North Enfield Foodbank

Provides emergency food support to individuals and families in crisis, operating with a voucher referral system.

Food RedistributionNo ReferralCommunity Support

The Felix Project Enfield Depot

Collects and redistributes surplus food to local charities, supporting community groups and food banks.

Food BankReferral RequiredFreeEmergency Food

Ealing Foodbank

Provides emergency food to individuals in crisis within the London Borough of Ealing. Operates multiple centres across the borough, offering three days' nutritionally balanced food parcels to those referred by partner agencies.

65 Tawny Close, West Ealing, London, W13 9LX
020 8840 9428info@ealing.foodbank.org.ukVisit website
Community FridgeNo ReferralFreeFood Distribution

South Ealing Community (SEC) Food Cupboard

A community project that distributes free surplus food to reduce waste and support local residents. Open to all, aiming to provide good quality surplus food items for personal use.

St Mary's Church, South Ealing, London, W5 4NP
Not specifiedNot specifiedVisit website
Soup KitchenNo ReferralFreeHot Meals

Ealing Soup Kitchen

Offers free food and clothing to anyone in need within the local area. Open every weekend, with additional services on Fridays and Mondays. Provides housing advice and access to interpreters.

St John's Church room, Broomfield Place, Ealing, London, W13 9LA
020 8566 3507 / 07803 728288ealingsoupkitchen@gmail.comVisit website
Food BankSoup KitchenCommunity InitiativesNo Referral

SWAN Foodbank South London

Provides food, clothes, and essential items to those in need. Operates a weekly food bank and soup kitchen, along with community initiatives.

Food BankCommunity KitchenHot MealsNo Referral

Operation Love Thy Neighbour

An initiative of the Community Service Department at West Croydon Seventh-day Adventist Church, providing free hot meals and food parcels every Sunday afternoon.

45-49 Union Road, Croydon, CR0 2XU
Not specifiedNot specifiedVisit website
Food BankCommunity KitchenHot MealsNo Referral

Croydon Seventh-day Adventist Church Foodbank & Community Kitchen

Offers free hot meals and food parcels to individuals in need every Tuesday evening. Provides a welcoming environment for the community.

Food BankSoup KitchenEmergency FoodNo Referral

AR Projects Charity

Provides emergency food parcels, soup kitchens, and homeless outreach services in Croydon. Operates three soup kitchens weekly and delivers food parcels to those in need.

89 London Road, West Croydon, CR0 2RF
07534 765220stefan@arprojects.orgVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredNo ReferralFree

Alive Community Centre Foodbank

A volunteer-led food bank in Thornton Heath, Croydon, distributing fresh and chilled food to those in need. Operates on Saturdays and requires a referral or self-referral.

Elim Pentecostal Church, Mersham Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8DP
07949 489075tillymercy@yahoo.comVisit website
Food SupportReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Food Havens & Warm Spaces - City of London

Provides information on local charities and services offering free and low-cost food to those in need in the City of London area.

Various locations across the City of London
020 7392 2919cityadvice@toynbeehall.org.ukVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Bethnal Green Food Bank

Provides free food to those in need in the Bethnal Green area. Open on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Raines Foundation School, Approach Road, London, E2 9LY
020 8980 3500info@bowfoodbank.orgVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

St Dunstan and All Saints Stepney Food Bank

Offers free food to individuals and families in need in the Stepney area. Open on Tuesdays and Fridays.

St Dunstan & All Saints Church, Stepney High Street, London, E1 0NR
020 7790 2117info@bowfoodbank.orgVisit website
Food RedistributionNo ReferralEmergency Food

City Harvest

Rescues surplus food from farms, manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, delivering it for free to over 350 organisations across London, including food banks, homeless shelters, and community kitchens.

Arch 5, New Covent Garden Market, Nine Elms, London, SW8 5PP
020 7041 8491food@cityharvest.org.ukVisit website
Food BankNo ReferralLow-Cost FoodEmergency Food

Aldgate Food Club

A community initiative offering good quality food at low cost to residents and workers in the City of London. Membership is £1 per year, allowing members to purchase approximately £15 worth of food for just £4.

Artizan Street Library, 1 Artizan Street, London, E1 7AF
020 7332 1002londonfoodclubs@family-action.org.ukVisit website
Food SupportReferral RequiredEmergency Food

City Advice

Provides practical help and support to City of London residents struggling with food costs, including information on local food support services.

Toynbee Hall, 28 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LS
020 7392 2919cityadvice@toynbeehall.org.ukVisit website
Food HubFood Co-opReferral RequiredLow-Cost FoodEmergency Food

St Luke’s Community Centre Food Programmes

Offers food support to residents of Golden Lane Estate and surrounding areas, including a Food Hub and Food Co-op providing food top-ups and other essentials. Membership is required.

St Luke’s Community Centre, 90 Central Street, London, EC1V 8AJ
020 7251 9441info@stlukescommunitycentre.org.ukVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Ensign Youth Club Food Bank

Provides free food to those in need in the Wellclose Square area. Open on Fridays.

Wellclose Square, London, E1 8HY
020 7480 0191info@bowfoodbank.orgVisit website
Social SupermarketNo ReferralCommunity Support

Lifeafterhummus Community Benefit Society

Operates a social supermarket and re-use centre for local households, offering food aid and a redistribution network supporting local hostels and community groups.

58-62 Phoenix Road, London, NW1 1ES
N/Ainfo@lifeafterhummus.comVisit website
Community FridgeNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Community Fridge at The London Irish Centre

Offers a range of meals and produce tailored to all dietary requirements, open to all and free of charge.

Hot MealsNo ReferralFreeCommunity Meal

FoodCycle Camden

Provides a free three-course sit-down community meal each week, no registration required; just turn up.

Hot MealsNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Hare Krishna Food for All (Inverness Street)

Provides free food for homeless people in Inverness Street; meals available on Saturdays at the Euston Food Bank.

Inverness Street, London, NW1 (Camden Town)
07946 420827foodforalluk@gmail.comVisit website
Hot MealsNo ReferralFreeCommunity Support

Saint Pancras Community Association

Offers a community kitchen and warm space with free meals and activities for locals.

67 Plender Street, London, NW1 0LB
020 7380 1501bookings@spca.org.ukVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Camden Foodbank

Provides emergency food and practical support to people in their hardest moments. Operates in partnership with The Trussell Trust.

Hot MealsNo ReferralFreeCommunity Meal

Feast With Us

Provides free meals at Wednesday lunchtimes for the community.

Somers Town Community Association, 150 Ossulston Street, London, NW1 1EE
020 7388 6088N/AVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredFreeEmergency Food

BCC Foodbank (formerly the Hope Foundation Foodbank)

Supports vulnerable clients with emergency food bags, including fresh bread, for Bromley Borough residents.

Bromley Christian Centre, 2 Mason's Hill, Bromley, BR2 9HA
Not providedcare@bcc.churchVisit website
Food BankNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Pathwaze Community Support Food Bank

Offers essential support for families and individuals in need, providing free, nutritious food without judgment.

15-17 Ground Floor, Wells House, Elmfield Road, Bromley, BR1 1LT
020 3764 1310info@pathwaze.org.ukVisit website
Food BankCommunity FridgeReferral RequiredFreeEmergency Food

Food Partnership

A strategic food partnership with 12 independent food projects, including church foodbanks and community fridges, serving communities across Bromley.

Food BankHot MealsNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Living Well Bromley

A foodbank and support charity based in Penge, offering free services including a foodbank, clothes bank, hot meals, free café, community choir, counselling, and assistance with benefits, debt, and housing issues.

Holy Trinity Church, 66 Lennard Road, Beckenham, SE20 7LX
020 8659 8991hello@livingwell.lifeVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredFreeEmergency Food

Bromley Borough Foodbank

Provides three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people referred in crisis.

C/O Orpington Baptist Church, Station Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0RZ
0800 9 20 23 24Not providedVisit website
Hot MealsFood AidNo ReferralFree

Helping Hands (Shree Swaminarayan Temple Willesden)

Provides free meals and food support services to individuals and families in need within the Willesden area.

Shree Swaminarayan Temple, 105-107 High Road, Willesden, London, NW10 2SU
020 8451 8888[email protected]Visit website
Food AidReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Ansar Youth Project

Offers food aid and support services to individuals and families in need within the Brent community.

Unit 1, 1-3 High Street, Wembley, London, HA9 7AB
020 8904 4000[email protected]Visit website
Hot MealsFood BankNo ReferralFree

St Laurence's Larder and Open Kitchen

Serves freshly prepared three-course meals and operates a food bank providing two to three days’ worth of dried and tinned food. Open to everyone without a referral.

Christ Church, Christchurch Avenue, London, NW6 7BJ
07958 303 737[email protected]Visit website
Food AidNo ReferralEmergency Food

Mutual Food Aid Willesden

Provides free food and support services to individuals and families in crisis in the Willesden area.

Willesden Green Library Centre, 95 High Road, London, NW10 2SF
020 8937 3600[email protected]Visit website
Food BankFresh MealsReferral RequiredNo ReferralEmergency Food

Sufra NW London

Offers emergency food supplies, fresh meals, and support services to individuals and families in crisis. Provides both referral-based and drop-in services.

160 Pitfield Way, Stonebridge, London, NW10 0PW
020 3441 1335[email protected]Visit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Kingsbury Foodbank

Provides emergency food supplies to individuals and families in crisis. Operates using a voucher referral system.

Lindsay Park Baptist Church, The Mall, Kenton, London, HA3 9TG
020 3745 5972[email protected]Visit website
Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Brent Foodbank

Provides emergency food, support, and advice to local people experiencing financial hardship. Operates using a voucher referral system.

Vestry Hall, Neasden Lane (Church End roundabout), London, NW10 2TS
0203 7455 972[email protected]Visit website
Hot MealsFood AidNo ReferralFree

Granville Community Kitchen

Offers free meals and food support services to individuals and families in need within the Granville area.

Granville Plus Centre, 140 Carlton Vale, London, NW6 5HE
020 7624 4000[email protected]Visit website
Food BankReferral RequiredFreeEmergency Food

Listening Ears Foodbank

A free-to-access food bank operating by appointment only, supplying non-perishable foods to those in need. To access, email with personal details to schedule a collection.

Community PantryNo ReferralLow-CostEmergency Food

Bexley Community Pantry

Operated by Mind in Bexley, this community food store allows individuals to choose from a variety of fresh, tinned, and ready meal foods worth up to £20 for a contribution of £4. Open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

301c Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 8DT
020 8303 8932[email protected]Visit website
Food BankNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Slade Green Food Bank

A food bank open to everyone without the need for vouchers, providing emergency food aid to those in need.

St Augustine's Church Hall, Slade Green Road, Erith, DA8 2LW
07538 300768[email protected]Visit website
Food BankReferral RequiredFreeEmergency Food

New Community Church Foodbank

A foodbank project founded by local churches and community groups, providing emergency food aid to those in need. Operates on a voucher system, requiring a referral from local agencies.

24 Station Rd, Sidcup, DA15 7DU
07932 431350[email protected]Visit website
Community FridgeNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Bostall Community Fridge

A community fridge located at Bostall Community Library in Bexleyheath, offering free access to quality food that would otherwise be wasted. Open during library hours, anyone can help themselves to items from the fridge for free.

115 King Harolds Way, Bexleyheath, DA7 5RE
01322 400422[email protected]Visit website
Food BankNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Finchley Foodbank

Offers emergency food for residents of the London Borough of Barnet without requiring a referral.

St Mary's Church, 279 High Road, East Finchley, London, N2 8HG
07849 558307finchleyfoodbank@gmail.comVisit website
Food BankNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Dollis Valley Food Bank - Rainbow Centre

Supports over sixty families weekly, providing free food supplies lasting three days, including a complete meal.

Priory Grove Scout Hut, Off Westcombe Drive, Barnet, EN5 2BE
020 8441 9837steveverrall@barnetcp.org.ukVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredFreeEmergency Food

Chipping Barnet Foodbank

Provides three days' nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people referred in crisis.

Mary Immaculate and St Peter, 63 Somerset Road, New Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 1RF
07716 890 535info@chippingbarnet.foodbank.org.ukVisit website
Food BankNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Burnt Oak Community Food Bank

A non-referral food bank operating fortnightly, supporting local communities facing food insecurity.

Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Barking Foodbank

Offers emergency food parcels to individuals in crisis. Referral required from a professional or voucher from a referral agency.

The Beaver Centre, Unit 1 Selinas Ln, Dagenham, RM8 1QH
020 8617 0660barkingfoodbank@gmail.comVisit website
Food BankNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

Church Elm Hub - Dagenham Library

Provides a Community Food Club on Thursdays and Fridays, 11am–1pm, offering food parcels to those in need. Self-referrals or agency referrals accepted.

Food BankReferral RequiredEmergency Food

Grange Hill Methodist Community Centre

Acts as a distribution centre for the Redbridge Food Bank, providing emergency food boxes to those referred by a 'Referral Agency' with a voucher.

Food BankReferral RequiredFreeEmergency Food

Community Food Club - Barking Learning Centre

Offers a free 12-week membership providing a minimum of £20 worth of groceries weekly to families in need. Referral required from a professional supporting the family.

2 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7NB
020 8270 4165cfc.mg@lbbd.gov.ukVisit website
Hot MealsNo ReferralFree

Pit Stop - The Source

A drop-in lunchtime café offering free meals to those in poverty. Open Monday to Friday, 11:45am–1:30pm. No referral required.

Barking Learning Centre, 2 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7NB
020 8270 4165cfc.mg@lbbd.gov.ukVisit website
Food BankReferral RequiredFreeEmergency Food

Community Food Club - Dagenham Library

Provides a free 12-week membership offering a minimum of £20 worth of groceries weekly to families in need. Referral required from a professional supporting the family.

1 Church Elm Lane, Dagenham, RM10 9QS
020 8270 6619cfc.t@lbbd.gov.ukVisit website
Food BankNo ReferralFreeEmergency Food

HumDum Foodbank/Restaurant

Provides free hot meals and food parcels to individuals facing hardship. Open to all without referral. Also operates a restaurant in Barking Town Centre.

The Ripple Centre, 121 Ripple Road, Barking, IG11 7FN
07917 454786info@humdum.org.ukVisit website
food bankemergency foodsorting and distribution

Hillingdon Foodbank

Offers short-term and emergency food to families in crisis. Operates a sorting and distribution centre in Yiewsley.

Yiewsley Sorting & Distribution Centre, Yiewsley, London
07859 710747[email protected]Visit website
food bankemergency foodhome delivery

Lambeth & Croydon Food Bank: Oasis Centre

Provides emergency food parcels with home delivery or in-person collection. A food bank voucher is required.

Oasis Centre, 75 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HS
020 7921 4205foodbank@oasiswaterloo.orgVisit website
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