If you are in an emergency and need support on the same day:
For advice and support about getting food, shopping and meal deliveries, contact Impact Initiatives by email food.access@impact-initiatives.org.uk or call 01273 322950
For out of hours advice and support for those in a crisis situation please contact Adult Social Care’s out of hours line by Carelink, email AccessPoint@brighton-hove.gov.uk or phone 01273 295555
Accessing Food Banks
Important note: Some food banks require a referral from a trusted organisation, such as a doctors, school, school, citizens advice, some council services and support workers (there may be other means to do so).
Is this information up to date?
I will do my best to keep this page updated with accurate information, but please refer to the links provided to check for the latest information. Please contact me if you are aware of any additional helpful resources in the area, with as much detail as possible and I will add it to the list.
The Cowley Club, Mutual Aid Vegan Food Bank
Referral needed? No
Opening times: Every Tuesday between 1pm – 3pm
Available: Free vegan food and vegan toiletries.
Website: https://cowley.club/vegan-food-bank
Address: 52 Providence Place, Brighton, BN1 4HY (at the rear of the club)
Email: mutualaidveganfoodbank@gmail.com
Brighton Food Bank
Referral needed? Yes
Opening times: Monday – Wednesday, 10am – 4pm
Website: http://www.brightonfoodbank.org.uk/
Address: Calvary Church Building, Stanley Road, Brighton, BN1 4NJ
Phone: 01273 609484
Email: foodbank@bhcm.org.uk
Cornerstone Community Centre, Food Bank
Referral needed? No
Opening times: Every Friday between 1pm – 3pm
Phone line is open on Wed/Thurs to arrange collection appointments on the Friday.
Available: Free food and toiletries, for residents in BN3 postcode
Address: Church Rd, Hove BN3 2FL (Entry through St Johns Church beside Palmeira Square)
Website: https://cornerstonecommunitycentre.com/food-hub/
Phone: 07483 819293
Email: cornerstonefoodbank3@gmail.com
“Please be aware we are likely to be changing some of this information, including the catchment area of the food bank, in the coming months and this will be reflected on the Cornerstone Community centre and Brighton and Hove Food Partnership websites in due course.” (this was advised when reaching out on 25/06/2024)
Brighton Soup Run (aka St. Mary Magdalen Soup Run)
Referral needed? No
Opening times: Every evening at 7pm
Available: Serve hot soup and bread, tea, other food and blankets
Address: Various locations on Brighton seafront, often by the peace statue (opposite Angel House, 1 Brunswick Terrace, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 1HN).
Website: https://brighton-soup-run.blogspot.com/
Phone: Karla, 01273 734560
Email: stmarymagoffice@googlemail.com
Sussex Homeless Support
Referral needed? No
Opening times: Saturday, 1pm at the Old Steine and Every Thursday 6:30pm at the Peace Statue.
Website: Street Kitchens every Saturday | Sussex Homeless Support
Email: jimdeans@devlinmediagroup.co.uk
“Food goes pretty fast so best to be there at 1. Sometimes we have food such as Sandwiches donated too so there might be those to take away.”
BUCFP, Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project
Referral needed? No
Available: Healthy vegan lunch
Opening times: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 1pm. Suggested donation of £1, children eat for free (speak to a member of staff if you have no money).
Address: 6 Tilbury Place, Brighton, BN2 0GY
Website: https://bucfp.org/Phone: 01273 601 211 or 01273 671 213
Email: info@bucfp.org
“We are able to help you access regular support for food by referring to local food banks, we are able to provide one off emergency food parcels for people in crisis (collection only). Call 01273 601 211 prior to arranging.”
Helpful Resources
- Food banks, community food hubs and low cost food (brighton-hove.gov.uk)
https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/food-banks-community-food-hubs-and-low-cost-food - Brighton & Hove Food Partnership (list of food banks and other resources)
https://bhfood.org.uk/directory-hub/accessing-emergency-food/ - Citizens Advice – Using a food bank
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/food-bank/using-a-food-bank/
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