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Food banks near you.

A directory of food banks across UK cities — many offer culturally appropriate and halal options. Open to everyone who needs help.

Food BankUK-wide

Trussell Trust — Find a Food Bank

Nationwide · Varies by branch

Official finder for 1,300+ food bank centres, plus help getting a voucher.

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Food BankUK-wide

Give Food

Nationwide · Online directory

Independent map of UK food banks with live 'what they need' lists.

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Food BankUK-wide

FoodCycle

Nationwide · Weekly community meals

Free hot community meals — no referral, no questions asked.

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Food BankUK-wide

OLIO

Nationwide · App, 24/7

Free surplus food shared by neighbours and local shops.

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Food BankEdinburgh

Edinburgh Community Food

Leith · Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm

Affordable food, pantries and cooking support across Edinburgh.

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Food BankBristol

Community for Food

Bristol · Term-time weekly

Food provision for families of children in local schools.

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Food BankBristol

Wellspring Settlement Food Club

Barton Hill · Weekly food club

Low-cost food club and community meals in inner-city Bristol.

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Food BankLondon

Hackney Foodbank

Hackney · Tue & Fri, 10am–1pm

Referral via voucher; emergency parcels available.

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Food BankLondon

Southwark Foodbank

Southwark · Mon–Fri, 11am–2pm

Trussell Trust network; food + signposting.

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Food BankLondon

Wandsworth Foodbank

Wandsworth · Wed & Sat, 10am–12pm

Halal & culturally-appropriate parcels on request.

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Food BankLondon

Newham Community Food Hub

Newham · Thu, 12pm–3pm

Fresh produce and store-cupboard staples.

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Food BankManchester

Manchester Central Foodbank

City Centre · Mon–Fri, 10am–2pm

Voucher referral; walk-ins accepted in emergencies.

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Food BankManchester

Manchester South Central Foodbank

Longsight · Tue & Thu, 11am–1pm

Serves South Manchester wards.

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Food BankManchester

Humans MCR

Ancoats · Sat, 12pm–3pm

Hot meals and food parcels, no referral needed.

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Food BankBirmingham

Birmingham Central Foodbank

Aston · Mon, Wed, Fri, 11am–2pm

Largest citywide network; halal options.

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Food BankBirmingham

Birmingham North Foodbank

Erdington · Tue & Thu, 10am–1pm

Trussell Trust; family parcels.

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Food BankBirmingham

SIFA Fireside

Digbeth · Mon–Fri, 9am–12pm

Support for people facing homelessness — meals + advice.

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Food BankLeeds

Leeds North & West Foodbank

Headingley · Mon & Thu, 12pm–2pm

Referral needed; delivery for the housebound.

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Food BankLeeds

Leeds South & East Foodbank

Hunslet · Tue & Fri, 10am–1pm

Family-size parcels; culturally diverse stock.

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Food BankLeeds

Hamara Centre Food Support

Beeston · Wed, 11am–2pm

Community centre serving South Asian & African families.

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Food BankBristol

North Bristol Foodbank

Southmead · Mon & Thu, 10am–12pm

Trussell Trust; parcels for 3 days of meals.

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Food BankBristol

East Bristol Foodbank

Easton · Tue & Fri, 11am–1pm

Multicultural community serving diverse dietary needs.

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Food BankBristol

South Bristol & Central Foodbank

Bedminster · Wed, 10am–1pm

Voucher referral; baby supplies available.

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Food BankEdinburgh

Edinburgh NW Foodbank

Drylaw · Mon & Wed, 11am–1pm

Trussell Trust; culturally appropriate items on request.

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Food BankEdinburgh

Edinburgh Food Project

Broomhouse · Tue & Fri, 10am–2pm

Multiple distribution centres across the city.

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Food BankEdinburgh

Cyrenians Good Food

Leith · Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm

Community meals, pantry and food-support programmes.

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