Food

Foodbanks

Food banks are community organisations that can help if you can’t afford the food you need. To be able to obtain food and other essentials from these you need to be issued with a foodbank voucher. There are lots of different places that can refer you including Citizens Advice. If you need a foodbank voucher, please fill in our ‘Get Advice’ email form here. We will always try to prioritise requests for foodbank vouchers. If there is any issue with your request, one of our advisers will get in touch with you.

Once you have been issued a foodbank voucher, remember to check the opening times of the foodbank and bring some ID and some carrier bags when you visit.

For further information on foodbanks, go to: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/food-bank/using-a-food-bank/

Bournemouth Foodbank

118 Haviland Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH7 6HW
01202 394505 (Monday to Thursday 12pm – 2pm)
admin@bournemouth.foodbank.org.uk

Kinison and West Howe Foodbank

St Andrews Church Centre, Millhams Road, Bournemouth BH10 7LN
01202 911647 (Wednesday and Friday 12pm – 2pm)
info@kinsonwesthowe.foodbank.org.ukpm

Christchurch Foodbank

The Old Chapel, 67a Purewell, Christchurch BH23 1EH
07587 371088 (Monday, Tuesday 10am – 12pm, Thursdays 11am – 1pm, Friday 2pm – 4pm)
Christchurchfoodbank@gmail.com

Poole Foodbank

Jimmys place, St James’ Church Centre, Church St, Poole BH15 1JP
01202 672694 (Tuesday – Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm and Friday 9.30am – 12pm)
poolefood@faithworkswessex.org.uk

Poole Pantry

Poole Pantry offers cheaper food for a suggested donation. Food is still good quality. They offer fresh meat, bakery, vegetables and fruits. A membership is needed, but is free. They also provide hot meals. For more information, please call the office (01202 733 580) or email mark.phillips@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or poolecommunityexchange@gmail.com

BCP Council – Access to Food

The Access to Food Partnership is made up of BCP Council, Public Health Dorset and the Community and Voluntary Sector. Residents and organisations are coming together to provide various food support options across the BCP area. For more information, go to: Access to Food Partnership – local food banks and community fridges | BCP