This page aims to set out all of the currently available foodbanks and affordable food providers in Greater Lincolnshire. You can look through this by viewing our map of the region or by scrolling through all the information broken down by geographical area (Boston, East Lindsey, Lincoln, North East Lincolnshire, North Kesteven, North Lincolnshire, South Holland, South Kesteven and West Lindsey).
We have grouped affordable food providers into three broad types:
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. You normally need a referral to use the service.
Community groceries and pantries don’t typically require a referral. They offer food at very low cost, often with a small membership fee.
Community cafes and kitchens don’t typically require a referral. They offer hot or cold meals free of charge or at very low cost.
If you know of any updates to food poverty organisation opening hours, location, contact details or operations then please let us know. It will help us to keep vital information up to date, thanks!
BOSTON
Old Leake Community Hub
Community cafes and kitchens don’t typically require a referral. They offer hot or cold meals free of charge or at very low cost. The Community Hub serves food every Wednesday 10am-2pm.
The Bread and Butter Thing food service collection is available every Wednesday 2 – 2.30pm.
Emergency food parcels may be available for those in isolation, provided you have been referred through an agency.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: Not needed at present (March 2024)
VOLUNTEER: Email oldleakecommunityhub@hotmail.com, message through the Facebook page or pop down on one Wednesday.
Boston Food Bank
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. You normally need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
REFERRALS: https://boston.foodbank.org.uk/contact-us/
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://boston.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-money/
VOLUNTEER: https://boston.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/volunteer/
Centrepoint Outreach
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. You normally need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
- Monday
- 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Thursday
- 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Friday
- 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Saturday
- 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://localgiving.org/donation/centrepoint-outreach/start
VOLUNTEER: https://centrepoint-outreach.com/how-you-can-help/
Restore Pantry
Community groceries and pantries don’t typically require a referral. They offer food at very low cost, often with a small membership fee.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Thursday
- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://restorechurchboston.co.uk/get-involved/
VOLUNTEER: https://restorechurchboston.co.uk/get-involved/
Restore Kitchen
Community cafes and kitchens don’t typically require a referral. They offer hot or cold meals free of charge or at very low cost
- Monday
- 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- Thursday
- 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- Friday
- 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- Saturday
- 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://restorechurchboston.co.uk/get-involved/
EAST LINDSEY
Louth Community Larder / Churches Together Foodbank
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. You normally need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
REFERRALS: https://www.teamparishoflouth.org.uk/community/louths-community-larder/
- Monday
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://www.teamparishoflouth.org.uk/contact-us/
VOLUNTEER: https://www.teamparishoflouth.org.uk/contact-us/
The Serendipity Initiative /
Neighbours Kitchen
Community cafes and kitchens don’t typically require a referral. They offer hot or cold meals free of charge or at very low cost.
Every day, we have an amazing selection of food outside The Priory Hotel. We also offer FREE food hampers to people who are struggling to make ends meet.
- Monday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=H3NTVKTYRGL4N
VOLUNTEER: https://serendipityinitiative.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Application.pdf
Lighthouse
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
You normally need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024)
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
Mablethorpe Food Larder
Community groceries and pantries don’t typically require a referral. They offer food at very low cost, often with a small membership fee.
- Monday
- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Thursday
- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Friday
- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: Donations of tinned or dried goods (in date, please) are always welcome
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
Sutton on Sea Community Larder
Community groceries and pantries don’t typically require a referral. They offer food at very low cost, often with a small membership fee.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Thursday
- 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: Yes. Please contact.
VOLUNTEER: Yes. Please contact.
Wragby ChEF (Children Eat Free)
Community cafes and kitchens don’t typically require a referral. They offer hot or cold meals free of charge or at very low cost.
Check Facebook for details and opening times
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://www.facebook.com/p/Wragby-ChEF-100079340809363/
VOLUNTEER: https://www.facebook.com/p/Wragby-ChEF-100079340809363/
Wragby Foodbank
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. You normally need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY see contact details below
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024)
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
Horncastle Community Larder
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY see contact details below
We are an independent food bank who have been providing food for those in need in the Horncastle are for more than 10 years!
We cover a 5 mile radius from Horncastle, and aim to deliver food parcels within 48 hours.
CONTACT DETAILS: The food bank is not staffed at all times so please only visit if you have made an appointment.
DONATE: https://www.horncastlecommunitylarder.co.uk/what-where-to-donate
VOLUNTEER: https://www.horncastlecommunitylarder.co.uk/support-us
Skegness Food Bank / The Restore Centre
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. You normally need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
REFERRALS https://www.thestorehouse.co.uk/restore
- Monday
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Thursday
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://www.thestorehouse.co.uk/giving
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
Woodhall Spa and Kirby on Bain Foodbank
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. You normally need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
This is a delivery service only: for more information, please look at our Facebook page
- Monday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024)
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
Alford Storehouse Foodbank
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. You may need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
- Monday
- 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Thursday
- 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024)
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
Spilsby Foodbank
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. You may need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
Sunday to Friday – hours vary, please get in touch for more information
DONATE: https://www.facebook.com/newlifespilsby/about
LINCOLN (CITY)
All Saints Foodbank
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
No referral is needed.
- Monday
- 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Thursday
- 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Friday
- 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Saturday
- 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Sunday
- 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024)
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
Mint Lane Cafe
Community cafes with surplus shop. Breakfast is served from 10am – 12pm and includes porridge, cereal and toast. Lunch is served from 12pm – 2pm and we make sure to offer a two course meal everyday, from as little as £3!
Lunch offering includes homemade soup, a warming main course, a vegan option, an alternative option such as jacket potatoes, and a lovingly made, yummy pudding.
Eat in or takeaway service
Kids eat free!
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
- Thursday
- 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/mint-lane
VOLUNTEER: https://www.mintlanecafe.com/contact-1
Lincoln Community Grocery
Community groceries and pantries don’t typically require a referral. They offer food at very low cost, often with a small membership fee.
- Monday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Thursday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Friday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://communitygrocery.org.uk/donate
VOLUNTEER: https://communitygrocery.org.uk/volunteers
Love Your Neighbour
@ St Swithin’s Lincoln
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: Yes, email loveyourneighbour@stswithins.org.uk for more information.
VOLUNTEER: Yes, email loveyourneighbour@stswithins.org.uk for more info.
Lincoln Community Larder – St John’s
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. For referral information, please check here https://www.lincolnlarder.co.uk/get-help/what-to-do/.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://www.lincolnlarder.co.uk/donations/
VOLUNTEER: https://www.lincolnlarder.co.uk/volunteer/
Lincoln Community Larder – St Giles’
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. For referral information, please check here https://www.lincolnlarder.co.uk/get-help/what-to-do/.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 am – 11:30 am
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 11:30 am
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://www.lincolnlarder.co.uk/donations/
VOLUNTEER: https://www.lincolnlarder.co.uk/volunteer/
Lincoln Community Larder
YMCA Annexe
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. For referral information, please check here https://www.lincolnlarder.co.uk/get-help/what-to-do/.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 am – 11:30 am
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 11:30 am
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://www.lincolnlarder.co.uk/donations/
VOLUNTEER: https://www.lincolnlarder.co.uk/volunteer/
Development Plus Project Compass
Offering support to get into housing, with addiction and other services. They offer hot or cold meals free of charge.
The following is available during opening hours:
- a help-yourself breakfast
- hot meal at 12 noon
- takeaway bag with sandwiches and snacks
- Monday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://developmentplus.org.uk/about-us/make-a-donation/
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
Lincoln Central Methodist Church
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. For referral information, please check here https://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-money/
VOLUNTEER: https://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/volunteer/
Bridge Community Hub
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. For referral information, please check here https://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/
- Monday
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-money/
VOLUNTEER: https://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/volunteer/
Birchwood Arise Church
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. For referral information, please check here https://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/
- Monday
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-money/
VOLUNTEER: https://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/volunteer/
Moorland Park Methodist Church
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. For referral information, please check here https://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-money/
VOLUNTEER: https://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/volunteer/
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE
Simply Connect – North East Lincolnshire
Webpage which sets out the current support to families and individuals who may need support with food and cooking in North East Lincolnshire.
Grimsby Food Kitchen
Community kitchen for those in genuine need of free hot meal provision. Collection/takeaway only.
Thursday morning for egg butties or cornflakes
Sunday lunchtime for a hot cooked meal
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 8:30 am – 10:30 am
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024)
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
We Are One Foundation – West Marsh
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. Remember to bring 2 carrier bags, ID and proof of financial hardship / means-tested benefits every time you visit the foodbank.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024)
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
We Are One Foundation – Freeman Street
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. Remember to bring 2 carrier bags, ID and proof of financial hardship / means-tested benefits every time you visit the foodbank.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024)
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
We Are One Foundation – Freeman Street
Community kitchen don’t typically require a referral. They offer hot or cold meals free of charge or at very low cost. Collection / takeaway only.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024)
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
Rock Foundation
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. You may need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
- Monday
- 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024)
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
Clee and St Francis Food Larder
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. You may need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024)
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
Feed the Community, Fighting Food Poverty
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. You may need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
- Monday
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024)
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
Community Shop
Community groceries and pantries don’t typically require a referral. They offer food at very low cost, often with a small membership fee.
For more information visit: https://www.companyshopgroup.co.uk/community-shop/
- Monday
- 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Thursday
- 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Friday
- 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Saturday
- 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024)
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
CARE Food Larder Immingham
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
Immingham and surrounding villages. This is for people in food poverty. A referral form must be completed.
- Monday
- 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024)
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
Generations Church Food Pantry
Food parcels for collection – £4 per visit (Membership free).
£4 per visit entitles you to a parcel with some fruit & veg, some frozen food, and up to 15 grocery items from the shelves.
This is for residents on the Willows Estate only.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024)
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
Oasis Community Space
Our food parcels are aimed at families living in South Ward / Nunsthorpe or part of the Oasis school community.
Food parcels are free but are aimed at families on a low income or who might be struggling.
Parcels will be delivered. Please do not come to site.
Complete form here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=zz3XjXy17EC3-HVbUS2fe39HqqtoAqdOmn0iTrTdsZtURE9SOTVKUEpBVkhSMzdXMVUzSlBMRFNOQi4u
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: Contact to donate, drop off food during opening hours or to Grimsby Garden Centre
VOLUNTEER: Contact to volunteer.
St Peter’s Church Food Pantry
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
We aim to support the community around the St Peter’s Church area.
Monday – food parcel deliveries must be pre-ordered
Monday – food parcel collection and a hot drink drop-in for homeless 10am – 12pm
- Monday
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024)
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
ECHO Street Kitchen
Community cafes and kitchens don’t typically require a referral. They offer hot or cold meals free of charge or at very low cost.
Van-based street food
Wednesday + Saturday @ Grimsby, under the Flyover, Cleethorpes Road
Sunday @ Lincoln, Croft Street Community Centre
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
- Sunday
- 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024)
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
NORTH KESTEVEN
Branston All Saints Food Bank
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge. You may need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
(Out of hours emergency requests are responded to on a priority basis)
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: Yes. Donations can be dropped off or collected if required.
VOLUNTEER: Yes. Applications via the Helpline.
Martin Community Larder
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
You may need a referral. Please check here: https://www.lincolnlarder.co.uk/get-help/what-to-do/
Tuesdays – by appointment only
Nicky Wilkes 07557 853952, Clare Pearson 07816 127681 (please text ‘larder’ to get a call back) or Brenda Crouch 01526 378634
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://www.lincolnlarder.co.uk/donations/
VOLUNTEER: https://www.lincolnlarder.co.uk/volunteer/
Provision’s South Hykeham Foodbank
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
You may need a referral. Please check here: https://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Thursday
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-money/
VOLUNTEER: https://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/volunteer/
St Hugh’s North Hykeham Foodbank
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
You may need a referral. Please check here: https://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-money/
VOLUNTEER: https://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/volunteer/
Sleaford Community Larder
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
You will need a referral. Please see here: https://www.nlcm.org.uk/community-larder
- Monday
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Thursday
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://newlifesleaford.churchsuite.com/donate/
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024)
Sleaford Community Grocery
Community groceries and pantries don’t typically require a referral. They offer food at very low cost, often with a small membership fee.
Membership scheme: https://communitygrocers.co.uk/membership
- Monday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Thursday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Friday
- 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Saturday
- 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: Yes. Drop off during opening hours.
VOLUNTEER: Yes. https://communitygrocers.co.uk/get-involved
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE
Scunthorpe Foodbank @ St George’s
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
You need a referral to attend from one of our referral partners including North Lincolnshire Citizens Advice 01724 870941 and ‘Help through Hardship’ 0808 208 2138.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024).
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024).
Scunthorpe Foodbank @ Connect
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
You need a referral to attend from one of our referral partners including North Lincolnshire Citizens Advice 01724 870941 and ‘Help through Hardship’ 0808 208 2138.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024).
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024).
Scunthorpe Foodbank @ Westcliff
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
You need a referral to attend from one of our referral partners including North Lincolnshire Citizens Advice 01724 870941 and ‘Help through Hardship’ 0808 208 2138.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024).
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024).
Scunthorpe Foodbank @ Epworth
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
You need a referral to attend from one of our referral partners including North Lincolnshire Citizens Advice 01724 870941 and ‘Help through Hardship’ 0808 208 2138.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024).
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024).
Parkwood Pantry (Scunthorpe)
Community groceries and pantries don’t typically require a referral. They offer food at very low cost, often with a small membership fee.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 8:30 am – 10:00 am
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 8:30 am – 10:00 am
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: Yes, can be dropped off on site.
VOLUNTEER: Not at present (March 2024), but will take enquiries for the future.
Barton Area Foodbank
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
We require a referral from any of a range of agencies including Social services, schools, GPs, Health Visitors. Churches, Citizens Advice and several more. This can be by telephone or by email.
In an emergency, outside opening hours, a different arrangement can be made if the referrer rings the duty officer (below).
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: We accept donations of money which we use to top-up the food donations. We welcome gift-aided donations.
VOLUNTEER: Please contact us about current need for new volunteers.
Kirton in Lindsey Town Hall Foodbank
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
Food deliveries are done Monday – Friday.
Text ‘HELP’ to 07396 738436
- Monday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: For more information visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/KLFoodAid
VOLUNTEER: For more information visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/KLFoodAid
SOUTH HOLLAND
Holbeach Community Kitchen
Community cafes and kitchens don’t typically require a referral. They offer hot or cold meals free of charge or at very low cost.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024).
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024).
Holbeach Community Larder
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
You may need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024).
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024).
Agape Care Foodbank
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
Referrals usually required from for example, Citizen’s Advice, your GP / doctor, head teachers, social workers, support workers of various kinds.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024).
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024).
Crowland Community Larder
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
You may need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: Yes. Please get in touch.
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024).
Long Sutton Food Larder
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
You may need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024).
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024).
Sutton Bridge Community Larder
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
You may need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
Please contact us through Facebook or by phone for opening hours and more information.
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024).
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024).
Project Dignity /
Hubbub Community Fridge
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024).
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024).
Good Mood Cafe
Community cafes and kitchens don’t typically require a referral. They offer hot or cold meals free of charge or at very low cost.
Come and join us for a cuppa and a sweet treat at this week’s Good Mood Cafe!
We’re offering a chance to meet new people and spend some time in a friendly and welcoming environment.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://portal.debitdirect.co.uk/signup/personal-details/DVfiEvqnV0h
VOLUNTEER: https://boxesofhope.co.uk/voluntary-opportunities
Boxes of Hope
Boxes of Hope assist families all across the community of Lincolnshire experiencing tragedy and hardship with practical and well-being support.
- Monday
- 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Thursday
- 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://portal.debitdirect.co.uk/signup/personal-details/DVfiEvqnV0h
VOLUNTEER: https://boxesofhope.co.uk/voluntary-opportunities
Tonic Health
Community cafes and kitchens don’t typically require a referral. They offer hot or cold meals free of charge or at very low cost.
Offering light bites, washing machine facilities, cooking sessions and mental health support.
- Monday
- 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Thursday
- 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (April 2024).
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (April 2024).
SOUTH KESTEVEN
Grantham Foodbank
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
You will need a referral. Please see here for more information https://grantham.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/find-an-agency/
Open for donations from 9.00 – 11.00am every weekday
- Monday
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://www.givey.com/granthamfoodbank1
VOLUNTEER: https://grantham.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/volunteer/
The Butterfield Community Pantry
Community groceries and pantries don’t typically require a referral. They offer food at very low cost, often with a small membership fee.
- Monday
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:15 am – 10:15 am
- Friday
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Saturday
- 9:15 am – 10:15 am
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: We do accept donations of tinned and store good items. To arrange donations, please contact the Butterfield Centre
VOLUNTEER: We are looking for volunteers to help with weekly collections from local supermarkets. Anyone interested should either call or email the Butterfield Centre
Stamford and Oundle Foodbank
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
We take referrals from a wide range of agencies in the town – churches, schools, doctors surgeries , social services etc or you can call our helpline on 08082 082138
For more information on getting help https://stamfordoundle.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/how-to-get-help/
- Monday
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://stamfordoundle.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-money/
VOLUNTEER: https://stamfordoundle.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/volunteer/
Bourne Foodbank
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
You may need a referral, please check here for more information https://bournefoodbank.org.uk/getting-help/
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 11:00 am
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://bournefoodbank.org.uk/how-to-help/
VOLUNTEER: https://bournefoodbank.org.uk/how-to-help/
Deepings Foodbank
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
You may need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
- Monday
- 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://deepings.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-money/
VOLUNTEER: https://deepings.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/volunteer/
Stamford Second Helpings
Community Fridge
The community fridge is open every day and contains chilled foods, dairy products, salads and sandwiches, vegetables and fruit.
Help yourself to whatever is on offer. It’s a little pot luck but full of pleasant surprises! PAY AS YOU FEEL.
- Monday
- 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Thursday
- 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Friday
- 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Saturday
- 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/k982tv-second-helpings
VOLUNTEER: http://www.secondhelpings.org.uk/volunteer/
Stamford Second Helpings
Community Bunker
Community groceries and pantries don’t typically require a referral. The Bunker offers food on a PAY-AS-YOU-FEEL basis.
For more information, please visit http://www.secondhelpings.org.uk/bunker/
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
- Thursday
- 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
- Friday
- 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
- Saturday
- 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/k982tv-second-helpings
VOLUNTEER: http://www.secondhelpings.org.uk/volunteer/
Stamford Second Helpings
Community Cafe
Community cafes and kitchens don’t typically require a referral. They offer hot or cold meals on a PAY-AS-YOU-FEEL basis.
For more information, please visit http://www.secondhelpings.org.uk/cafe/
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/k982tv-second-helpings
VOLUNTEER: http://www.secondhelpings.org.uk/volunteer/
Don’t Lose Hope Café
Community cafes and kitchens don’t typically require a referral. They offer hot or cold meals free of charge or at very low cost.
- Monday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Saturday
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024).
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024).
WEST LINDSEY
The Grocery at the Open Door
Community groceries and pantries don’t typically require a referral. They offer food at very low cost, often with a small membership fee.
- Monday
- 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Saturday
- 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: Financial and food donations to the shop or contact by email.
VOLUNTEER: Yes, contact about working in the shop – collections and deliveries.
Market Rasen Salvation Army
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
You may need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: Donated food/goods to be dropped off at the above address.
VOLUNTEER: Not needed at present (March 2024).
Bread & Roses
Community Pantry & Market Stall
Community groceries and pantries don’t typically require a referral. They offer food at very low cost, often with a small membership fee.
Our Community Fridge is available for the community to donate and/or take perfectly good food rather than it going to waste. Our Ambient trays are put out daily with a range of free foods and goods.
- Monday
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: No information at present (March 2024).
VOLUNTEER: https://www.breadandrosescic.co.uk/join-us/
Gainsborough Salvation Army
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
You may need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
- Monday
- 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: Donated food/goods to be dropped off at the above address.
VOLUNTEER: Not needed at present (March 2024).
Welton Community Larder
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
You may need a referral, for example from a social worker, City Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, GP or other community organisation.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://www.lincolnlarder.co.uk/donations/
VOLUNTEER: https://www.lincolnlarder.co.uk/volunteer/
Bardney Larder
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
No referral needed.
Our Foodbank serves the villages of Apley, Bardney, Bucknall, Gautby, Kingsthorpe, Minting, Southrey and Stainfield.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: Donations of food are always accepted.
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024).
Caistor Food Bank
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
We take self referrals and professional referrals (i.e Doctors, Schools, Social Services, Citizens Advice Bureaux).
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: At the church hall during opening hours. Donation basket at Caistor Co-op. Donation basket at Keelby Co-op. Contact us via. phone or email.
VOLUNTEER: No information at present (March 2024).
Market Rasen New Life Centre
Foodbanks and community larders provide emergency food parcels free of charge.
No referral needed.
- Monday
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Friday
- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
DONATE: https://www.marketrasennewlifechurch.co.uk/115/Contact-Us
VOLUNTEER: https://www.marketrasennewlifechurch.co.uk/115/Contact-Us