Local Food Banks - Information and Opening Times

Christian Food Help

St. Austin's Catholic Church Community Hall, 82 Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, ST17 4AW

We provide food directly to established community support organisations and food banks who serve the public.

We can provide short term support to local individuals and families in need. Please contact St. Austin's Catholic Church or the email below, if you have a need.

Non-perishable food only.

Contact

christianfoodhelp@gmail.com

Please see the Christian Food Help website for further information.


Community Social Supermarket / Community Larder

Project uses surplus food to create a “choice based” shopping experience for local individuals and families. Anyone can join the project and avail of a healthy variety packed food box. Sign up as a member at a project local to you. 

Boxes available include:

  • £5 small box - 10 plus items including 1 meat
  • £7.50 medium box - 14 plus items including 2 meats
  • £10 large box - 18 plus items including 3 meats
  • £5 box - 10 items of fruit and veg
  • £5 box - 10 hygiene and cleaning products

Elim Hope Food Bank

Elim Hope Church, The Ark, Sash Street, Stafford, ST16 2PS

We offer emergency parcels in partnership with Local Schools, Charities and Healthcare Services on a short-term referral or discretionary basis.

We provide non-perishable food items and toiletries. We also have a small selection of essential 'moving-in' items for people who may be new to the area and in need of essential items.

Opening Times

  • Tuesday - 9am to 3pm

Contact

Debbie

01785 242373

socialaction@elimhope.church

Please see the Elim Hope Church website for further information.


Hearts and Hands Stafford 

Jupiter House, Drummond Road, Astonfields Industrial Estate, Stafford, ST16 3HJ

Hearts and Hands offer free food hampers on a short-term basis to those who find themselves in financial stress.

Any requests should be made via their website using the ‘Request Food Hamper’ button.

Contact

admin@heartshands.uk

Please see the Hearts and Hands Stafford website for further information.


Holmcroft Youth and Community Centre

Newland Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1NL

In partnership with Harvest Community Church, Holmcroft Youth and Community Centre provide emergency supplies of food to residents in the North End of Stafford.

Opening Times

  • Monday - Closed
  • Tuesday -10am to 12noon
  • Wednesday - 10am to 12noon
  • Thursday - Closed
  • Friday - Closed
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed

Contact

David Lawrence

01785 664760 or david@holmcroftycc.org

Please see the Holmcroft Youth and Community Centre website for further information.


House of Bread

43 Browning Street, Stafford, ST16 3AX

Opening Times

The House of Bread food bank is open 24/7 for both members of the public and professionals. 

Café43 is the charity’s on-site café and has the following opening times:

  • Monday - 12noon to 2pm
  • Tuesday - Closed
  • Wednesday - 12noon to 2pm
  • Thursday - 12noon to 2pm
  • Friday - Closed
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed

Type of Food Available

  • Fresh
  • Dry / Packaged
  • Frozen
  • Prepared

Contact

01785 243492

info@hobstafford.co.uk

Please see the House of Bread website for further information.


Rising Brook Baptist Church

Burton Square, Stafford, ST17 9LT

Opening Times

  • Monday - Closed
  • Tuesday - Closed
  • Wednesday - 10am to 12noon
  • Thursday - 10am to 12noon
  • Friday - 10am to 12noon
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed

Types of Food Available

  • Fresh
  • Dry / Packaged
  • Prepared

Contact

01785 214750

church@risingbrook.org

Please come to the Outer Foyer.

Please see the Rising Brook Baptist Church website for further information.


Salvation Army

Faraday Road, Stafford, ST16 3NQ

By personal appointment only.

Contact

Linda Downward

01785 257676 or stafford@salvationarmy.org.uk

Please see the Salvation Army website for further information.


Staffordshire Community Hub

Opening Times

Bellasis Street, Stafford, ST16 3DD

  • Monday - Closed
  • Tuesday - 10.30am to 2.30pm
  • Wednesday - 10.30am to 2.30pm
  • Thursday - 10.30am to 2.30pm
  • Friday - 10.30am to 2.30pm
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed

Rising Brook Methodist Church, ST17 9LT

  • Monday - Closed
  • Tuesday - Closed
  • Wednesday - 11am to 2pm
  • Thursday - 11am to 2pm
  • Friday - Closed
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed

Staffordshire Community Organisers 'Food Projects'

Community Social Supermarket / Warehouse Distribution

10 Mill Street, Stafford, ST16 3AH

Community Larder Model, using surplus food to create a “choice based” shopping experience, using a membership scheme to take part, providing affordable foods to the community.

Warehouse Distribution, providing free food directly to community groups and Organisations County wide including food banks, who serve the public.

Opening Times

  • Monday - 11.30am - 3pm
  • Tuesday - 11.30am - 3pm
  • Wednesday - 11.30am - 3pm
  • Thursday - 11.30am - 3pm
  • Friday - Closed
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed

Stafford and Surrounds Community Food Support (Foodbank)

10 Mill Street, Stafford, ST16 3AH

We can provide short term support to local individuals and families in need.

Opening Times

  • Monday - 10am - 2pm
  • Tuesday - 10am - 2pm
  • Wednesday - 10am - 2pm
  • Thursday - 10am - 2pm
  • Friday - 10am - 2pm
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed

Contact

Foodbank Coordinator for a confidential conversation: ring 07738 729878

Highfields Community Larder

Oxleathers Pub, Weston Downs, Sundown Drive, Stafford, ST17 9QT

Opening Times

  • Monday - 12noon to 4pm
  • Tuesday - 12noon to 4pm
  • Wednesday - 12noon to 4pm
  • Thursday - 12noon to 4pm
  • Friday - 12noon to 4pm
  • Saturday - 12noon to 4pm
  • Sunday - Closed

Type of Food Available

  • Fresh fruit and vegetables
  • Dry / Packaged
  • Frozen and Chilled Items
  • Prepared Foods

Contact

Debbie Howe

Any individual food issues or organisation needs in the Borough: staffordshirecommunityhub@gmail.com

Community Distribution / Training / Network Building and Community Organising: eileen.jordan@corganisers.org.uk


Stafford Foodbank (Trussell Trust)
(Stafford Pet Foodbank)
Staffordshire Community Hub

Bellasis Street, Stafford, ST16 3DD

Opening Times

  • Monday - Closed
  • Tuesday - 11am to 2pm
  • Wednesday - 11am to 2pm
  • Thursday - 11am to 2pm
  • Friday - 11am to 1:30pm
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed

We can provide “short term” support to all local individuals and families in need within a 6-mile radius of Stafford. We offer emergency parcels in partnership with Local Schools, Charities and Healthcare Services on a short-term referral or discretionary basis.

We provide perishable and non-perishable food items, toiletries, and cleaning products when possible. We also run the 'Stafford Pet Foodbank' and can provide Pet Food and animal products, to support those who are struggling to feed their furry friends.

Contacts at the Hub

Stafford Foodbank Lead Coordinator for a confidential conversation: ring 01785 223322 or 07738729878 or email on info@stafford.foodbank.org.uk

Community Social Supermarket lead for any individual food issues or organisational needs in the Borough: ring 01785 223322 or email on staffordshirecommunityhub@gmail.com

Senior Community Organiser for Re-Distribution / Training / Network Building and Community Organising: ring 01785 223322 or 07738 729878, or email on eileen.jordan@corganisers.org.uk

Please see the Stafford Foodbank (Trussell Trust) website for further information.


Stone Community Hub

Frank Jordan Centre, Lichfield Street, Stone, ST15 8NA

Opening Times

  • Monday - 10am to 3pm
  • Tuesday - 10am to 3pm
  • Wednesday - 10am to 3pm
  • Thursday - 10am to 3pm
  • Friday - 10am to 2:30pm
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed

Type of Food Available

  • Fresh
  • Dry / Packaged
  • Frozen
  • Prepared

Contact

Jane Harding

manager@stonecommunityhub.com or 01785 812417

Please see the Stone Community Hub website for further information.


Warehouse Distribution

Large quantities of free surplus food are sourced. The hub directly shares with other community groups and organisations who are part of our county-wide network, we have built upon, over the years. These groups can include food banks, community groups and those who serve and want to support their residents.

Household items - We may have a small selection of ‘moving-in' items for people who need basic household items.


If you would like your details added to the list of Local Food banks, or you are aware that the above details have changed, please contact the Housing Options Team on housingadvice@staffordbc.gov.uk.

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