We work with partners throughout our regions to support food banks, food pantries and community fridges. These initiatives not only support those struggling with food bills, but also save surplus food from ending up in landfill. See a list of all our food initiatives below.
It saves me an absolute fortune on my weekly food bills. It means that I can afford fruit and vegetables - especially as fruit is so expensive today. It really helps out and means I'm eating a lot more fruit and veg. With the cost of living going up, it's an absolute lifesaver for me, I can manage to get to the end of the month without worrying about when payday is coming.
London food projects
Email adam.chester@southernhousing.org.uk for more information about our London food projects.
Pay a monthly £4.50 subscription for up to £20 of food.
WHERE: Hillside Clubhouse, Islington, N7 9GJ
WHEN: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
You must live within 15-minute walk of the pantry to use it.
Pay a monthly £4.50 subscription for up to £20 of food.
WHERE: Stamford Hill Estate Community Centre, Hackney, N16 6RS
WHEN: Wednesday and Thursday
You must live within 15-minute walk of the pantry to use it.
Pay a monthly £4.50 subscription for up to £20 of food.
WHERE: Ixworth Place Estate Community Centre, SW3 3QG
WHEN: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
You must live within 15-minute walk of the pantry to use it.
Pay a monthly £4.50 subscription for up to £20 of food.
WHERE: 62 Camberwell Church Street, SE5 8JB
WHEN: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
You must live within 15-minute walk of the pantry to use it.
Pay a monthly £4.50 subscription for up to £20 of food.
WHERE: Kensal Resource Centre, Bosworth Road, W10 5EQ
WHEN: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
You must live within 15-minute walk of the pantry to use it.
Pay £1 yearly subscription + £4 per visit for up to £20 of food.
WHERE: Cyprus Street Estate Community Centre, E2 0PF
WHEN: Wednesday
You must live in Tower Hamlets
Pay £1 yearly subscription + £4 per visit for up to £20 of food.
WHERE: Fieldgate Mansions Estate Community Centre, E1 1HX
WHEN: Thursday
You must live in Tower Hamlets
No subscription fee. Receive up to £20 of food.
WHERE: Dawson Heights Estate Community Centre, SE22 0PW
WHEN: Wednesday
This initiative is open to estate residents and the wider community.
Food pantries outside London
Pre-made free food parcels for collection.
WHERE: K2 Building, The Kerith Centre, Church Road, RG12 1EH
WHEN: Monday to Friday
You must live within Bracknell
MORE INFORMATION: tracy.webster@southernhousing.org.uk
Free access to food supplies - choose what you want from the shelves.
WHERE: The Gateway Hub, West Road, Fishersgate, Brighton, BN41 1PR
WHEN: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
MORE INFORMATION: sophie.lowe@southernhousing.org.uk
Pay £17/month for 10 products (single person) and £34/month for 20 products (family) per week
WHERE: The Square, Ridham Ave, Kemsley, Sittingbourne, ME10 2SF
WHEN: Wednesday 10am-11am
MORE INFORMATION: kerrylee.adams@southernhousing.org.uk
Pay a £5 monthly subscription for £15 of food per week.
WHERE: Victoria Street, Ventnor, PO38 1ET
WHEN: Monday and Saturday
MORE INFORMATION: tracy.webster@southernhousing.org.uk
Free with optional £3.50 donation.
WHERE: 219 Tarring Road, Worthing, BN11 4HW
WHEN: Friday 1.30pm - 4.30pm
MORE INFORMATION: sophie.lowe@southernhousing.org.uk
More about our food initiatives
Food banks give out pre-made food parcels to people, for free. This food is mostly tinned/long-life. Our Financial Inclusion team can provide referral vouchers to residents’ local food bank.
Pantry members must be residents who live within 15 minutes’ walk of a pantry. Pantry members pay a small fee to access food worth 3-4x as much (e.g. paying £4 to access £15 worth of food). Pantry members choose the food from boxes or shelves, and it includes fresh fruit and veg.
Community Fridges are for anyone who lives on the estate where they are based. There is no referral or eligibility criteria. They give out free food, including fresh fruit and veg. The focus with community fridges is to be welcoming for anyone, and to create spaces for community members to interact.
Get in touch
If you're interested in taking part, or would like more information, please get in contact.
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