Cost of Living – Food
On this page you will find information on a range of organisations proving support with food.
You can view a map of the city to see Foodbanks near you by clicking here. This map may take a few moments to load.
The Trussell Trust – Help through Hardship helpline
If you’re worried about money and struggling to afford essentials, call The Trussell Trust’s free helpline for personalised support.
Stoke on Trent Churches Community Night Shelter
Burslem
We aim to provide a warm, safe and welcoming environment for those sleeping rough in our city. We can provide food, warm clothing, sleeping bags and blankets to rough sleepers in Stoke-on-Trent.
Sanctus
Hanley
Support service for refugees and asylum seekers. Sanctus exists to welcome, support and walk alongside people who are isolated, due to leaving behind the country of their birth to seek sanctuary in the UK.
Birches Head Get Growing
Birches Head
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30-11:30, Wednesdays 13:30-15:30
Our aim is to develop a community spirit, meet unmet needs where possible and prevent isolation whilst supporting health and wellbeing. On Wednesday afternoons we offer a range of activities and taster sessions.
Chell Heath Residents Association
Chell Heath
Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00
Open as a Welcoming Space on Monday and Wednesday mornings with tea, coffee, free food, access to laptops, and a warm welcome.
Healthy Start Scheme
National
If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.
Step Up Stoke
Citywide
We offer support to access crisis items such as good, nappies, baby milk, and sanitary items. We are also an advocacy service and can support individuals to access other local services such as health, education, debt and housing.
Chell Parish Churches
Chell
Wednesdays 10:30-12:30, Thursdays 12:00-14:00
We are two Church of England churches committed to serving our community. Very low cost warm drinks and delicious snacks. FREE Chell Church Pantry where people can choose from a range of grocery items.
Dawat e Islami Welfare
Citywide
Dawat e Islami Welfare are providing free basic food packages city wide for those in need throughout the community.
The Community CAN – Social Supermarket
Tunstall
Our aim is to reduce food insecurity by sourcing surplus food stocks no longer required by large supermarket chains, manufacturers and food charities and offering it to families on a membership basis, reducing food waste and feeding families for less.
Open Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10:30am-5:00pm
Joyful Independent Food Bank
Hanley
Open Monday-Saturday, 10:30am-3:00pm. No referral needed.
The Angel at Austin’s
Cobridge
Tuesdays & Thursdays 14:00-16:00, Wednesdays 10:00-12:00
A community hub to be a catalyst of positive change in our neighbourhood. We want to find help, encouragement, support, affirmation and feel proud to live in Cobridge