Information for families on local food support
MET Local Food and Support Services
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ReadiFood (Faith Christian Group)
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Reading-based food bank providing emergency food parcels for individuals and families in need. Referral required via schools, GPs, or other agencies. Covers Reading, including Caversham. |
0118 987 2672 33 Boulton Road, Reading RG2 0NH |
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Wokingham Foodbank
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Provides emergency food parcels to those in crisis. Referral via schools, social workers, or Citizens Advice. Covers Wokingham Borough. |
07926 524605 https://wokingham.foodbank.org.uk/ Waterford House, Erftstadt Court, Wokingham RG40 2YF |
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West Berks Foodbank
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Provides emergency food parcels to people in crisis. Referral required via school, GP, or local support agency. Distribution centres across Newbury, Thatcham, Hungerford and Burghfield. |
https://westberks.foodbank.org.uk/ info@westberks.foodbank.org.uk Phone (Help Through Hardship line): 01635 760560 Locations: https://westberks.foodbank.org.uk/locations/
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Crowthorne Foodbank
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Provides emergency food parcels for individuals and families in the Crowthorne area. Referral is typically required via local support agencies. Covers part of Bracknell and Wokingham borders. |
https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/cost-of-living/help-food Vineyard Centre at 25 Wellington Business Park, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, RG45 6LS 01344 780 087 |
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New Beginnings Reading |
Community fridge and free food/toiletries/clothing distribution for anyone in need. No referral required. Based in central Reading. |
contactus@newbeginningsreading.org https://www.newbeginningsreading.org/ Opening Hours:https://www.newbeginningsreading.org/services |
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Whitley CDA Surplus Food Project
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Provides free surplus fresh and perishable food to those in need. No referral required. Based in South Reading. |
0118 374 0052 https://www.whitley-cda.org.uk/
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The Weller Centre (Lower Caversham) |
Offers community support including surplus food, activities and warm spaces. Focuses on supporting families and individuals in Caversham. |
0118 947 5828 https://www.wellercentre.org.uk/
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South Oxfordshire & Vale Household Support Fund
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Financial support for food, energy, and essentials for residents in financial hardship. Covers South Oxfordshire and Vale areas. |
01235 422 600 https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/
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Your Local Pantry - Norcot (Reading)
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Weekly low-cost food membership scheme providing groceries worth much more than the fee. Available for low-income households.
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https://www.yourlocalpantry.co.uk/pantry-listings/reading-norcot-pantry/
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Citizens Advice Wokingham |
Provides advice and can refer clients to foodbanks and other local support. Open to all Wokingham residents.
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Wokingham: 0808 278 7958 West Berkshire: 01635 516605 |
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SHARE (Bracknell)
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Surplus food distribution supporting local families in need. Based in Bracknell. No referral typically required, but availability may vary.
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https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/cost-living-support/help-food-and-other-essentials St Andrew's Church, Priestwood Ct Rd, Priestwood Ave, Bracknell RG42 1TU Location Information: https://bracknellparish.org/share/ Fresh food is available for local people to collect from 1pm until 3pm on Friday afternoons. |
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West Reading Together – Community Fridge
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Free food, clothing, toiletries and essentials available to anyone in need. Operates drop-in sessions in Reading. No referral required. |
https://www.westreadingtogether.org.uk/support-available Queens Arms, Great Knollys Street, Reading RG1 7HL |
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Household Support Funds (Local Authorities)
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Council-run financial support for food and essential costs. Available to low-income families including those not eligible for FSM. Each borough has its own scheme. |
Reading: https://www.reading.gov.uk/benefits-and-financial-support/money-matters/help-with-food-costs Wokingham: https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/cost-living/household-support-fund Bracknell: https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/cost-living-support/help-food-and-other-essentials South Oxfordshire: https://www.southoxon.gov.uk/cost-of-living West Berkshire: https://www.westberks.gov.uk/article/38537/Apply-for-the-Household-Support-Fund |
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Newbury Soup Kitchen
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Provides hot meals and support services to individuals and families in need. No referral required. Open specific days per week. |
https://newburysoupkitchen.org.uk/ admin@newburysoupkitchen.org.uk Opening times: Sit-down three-course meal at the Salvation Army Hall (Northcroft Lane, RG14 1BU) on Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm. Takeaway food service from a van at The Wharf (RG14 5AP) on Wednesdays from 6pm to 7pm and Saturdays from 5pm to 6pm. |
