Local Food Banks - Information and Opening Times

Staffordshire Community Hub

Opening Times

Bellasis Street, Stafford ST16 3DD

Tuesday to Friday - 10.30am to 2.30pm. 

Rising Brook Methodist church, ST17 9LT

Wednesday and Thursday - 11am to 2pm


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. 


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

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

Bellasis Street, Stafford ST16 3DD

Opening Times

Tuesday to Thursday - 11am - 2pm

Friday - 11am - 1.30pm

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 on 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 on 01785 223322/07738729878 or email on eileen.jordan@corganisers.org.uk 


Stone Community Hub

Frank Jordan Centre, Lichfield Street, Stone ST15 8NA 

The Hub’s Food Bank will continue to offer emergency food parcels on each weekday morning (except Thursday) between 10am and 12noon. Once again this service will be available strictly by appointment basis and only one person at a time will be allowed into the Food Bank. Appointments can be made by telephone.

Opening Times

  • Monday - 10am to 1pm (12.30pm to 1.30pm cafe)
  • Tuesday - 10am to 1pm
  • Wednesday - 10am to 1pm
  • Thursday - Closed
  • Friday - 10am to 1pm
  • Saturday and Sunday - Closed

Type of Food Available

  • Fresh
  • Dry / Packaged
  • Frozen
  • Prepared

Contact

Jane Harding

manager@stonecommunityhub.com or 01785 812417


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 - Closed
  • Tuesday - 12noon - 6pm
  • Wednesday - 9.30am to 8.30pm
  • Thursday - 9.30am to 8.30pm
  • Friday - 10am to 3pm
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed

Type of Food Available

  • Fresh
  • Dry / Packaged
  • Frozen 
  • Prepared

Contact

01785 243492

info@hobstafford.co.uk


Rising Brook Baptist Church

Burton Square, Stafford ST17 9LT

Opening Times

  • Monday - Closed
  • Tuesday - 9.30am - 11.30am
  • Wednesday - 9.30am - 11.30am
  • Thursday - 9.30am - 11.30am
  • Friday - 9.30am - 11.30am
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed

Types of Food Available

  • Fresh
  • Dry / Packaged
  • Prepared

Contact

01785 214750

liz.dipple@risingbrook.org

Please come to the Outer Foyer.

Anyone who is registered with us who is self isolating please contact 01785 214750


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 on 07738729878

Highfields Community Larder

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

Opening Times

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

Type of Food Available

  • Fresh fruit and Vegetables
  • Dry Goods / 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


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


Salvation Army

Faraday Road, Stafford  ST16 3NQ

By personal appointment only.

Contact

Linda Downward

01785 257676 or stafford@salvationarmy.org.uk


Hearts and Hands Stafford 

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

We offer food hampers to those who reach our criteria, on a short term basis

Contact

admin@heartshands.uk


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 - 10am to 11am
  • Tuesday - Closed
  • Wednesday - 10am to 11am
  • Thursday - Closed
  • Friday - Closed
  • Saturday and Sunday - Closed

Contact

David Lawrence

01785 664760 or david@holmcroftycc.org


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 - 3pm

Contact

Debbie

01785 242373

socialaction@elimhope.church


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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