Food & other essentials
We provide free emergency food supplies to last for three to four days according to family size, including fresh, dry and tinned food. Please note that the selection may vary according to availability. We also provide hygiene, household, baby and pet food supplies.
Emergency food is supplied for up to four weeks. Clients who wish to continue to receive food support can join our Community Food Club to receive weekly food and other essentials in return for a small donation of £5 or £7.50 according to family size.
Fresh Fruit
- Apples
- Oranges
- Pears
- Bananas
- Plus other fruits as available eg: strawberries, satsumas, lemons, kiwi fruit, grapes
Fresh vegetables
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Tomatoes
- Plus other vegetables as available eg: cucumber, courgettes, cabbage, peppers, beans, mushrooms, onions, chillis
Other fresh food
- Eggs
- Sliced bread (white, wholemeal, seeded)
- Gluten-free bread is available on request
Dry and tinned food
- Pasta or rice (500g – 1kg depending on family size)
- Noodles (on request)
- Tinned tomatoes or passata
- Pasta sauce or curry sauce
- Baked beans or spaghetti hoops/strands
- Tinned fish (eg: tuna, mackerel, sardines)
- Longlife milk
- Biscuits
- Cereal
- Coffee or tea
- Gluten-free pasta, cereal and biscuits are available on request
If available, we can also supply microwave rice, lentils, couscous, tinned meat meals, tinned vegetables, tinned fruit, jam, honey and cooking supplies (oils, flour, sugar, condiments) on request. Please note that availability can vary and we may not be able to supply these items.
Vegan dry and tinned food
- Pasta or rice (500g-1kg depending on family size)
- Lentils or couscous
- Tinned tomatoes or passata
- Pasta or curry sauce
- Baked beans or spaghetti hoops/strands
- Tinned vegetables
- Plant-based curries and chillis
- Longlife plant milk (oat, soya, coconut)
- Peanut butter
- Vegan biscuits
- Cereal
- Coffee or tea
Other vegetable and plant-based supplies as available eg: tinned fruit, jam, honey, cooking oil
Toiletries and personal items
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Shower gel/body wash
- Soap
- Deodorant
- Razors
- Shaving foam/gel
- Sanitary pads/tampons
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Toilet paper
Household supplies
- Washing up liquid
- Washing powder/tabs
- Cleaning supplies if available
Baby supplies
- Nappies
- Baby wipes
- Bath and shampoo products if available
Pet food
Wet and dry cat and dog food according to availability