Free food banks in Buckinghamshire

Several food banks are available to the less fortunate and low income in Buckinghamshire. People with a voucher from a social or care worker can drop in at a distribution center for a parcel of groceries and other non-perishable items, or receive other forms of practical support. The free food provided can last a few days, and it can help feed a family while they address the hardship they are facing.

There are a few main non-profit profit organisations that run these foodbanks in the region, and they include One Can, Trussell Trust, and some independent providers. Most of them also rely on partnerships with churches, volunteers and other providers in order to both collect groceries from local business and distribute the goods to the vulnerable.

One Can has several locations in Buckinghamshire. The charity provides free emergency parcel of food to help families and individuals that are in a crisis. The boxes may have coffee, pudding, vegetables, groceries and other items so people can prepare a meal on their own.

Referrals are needed in order to use a One Can foodbank below. The pickup centres are below, and clients will also partner with other agencies to provide ongoing support to the client.

St Michael & All Angels is a church in Beaconsfield, and phone number is 07584 637697.
Denham One Can food bank can be called at 07584 637697.
Big Yellow Storage in High Wycombe is a partner. A bag of groceries with enough food for 3 days in provided to the low income. Phone – 07584 637697.
Little Marlow Church, Coldmoorholm Lane, Little Marlow, telephone – 07584 637697.

Chiltern Trussell Trust food bank is located at 71 Broadway, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1BX, and telephone is 01494 775668. They have several distribution centres in Buckinghamshire County, and the locations are below.

Calvary Parish, Community Suite, Church Of England Primary School, Orchard Paradise, Berryfields, Aylesbury HP18 0WS.
71 Broadway, Chesham HP5 1BX is open from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
The King’s Church, Raans Road, Amersham, provides a parcel of food on Monday from 10 am to 2 pm.
St George’s Church is open on Thursdays. The address is White Lion Road, Little Chalfont HP7 9LW.

Free government food vouchers are provided by the council. This is part of the Emergency Support Scheme. The government will provide up to a few days of free groceries, hot meals, tinned or canned goods, and fresh food too. The help is for families on a low income or benefits, and find more details on Buckinghamshire Emergency Support Scheme.

Milton Keynes Council – The government can provide food vouchers as part of their local welfare scheme. The support is awarded to families as well as the vulnerable. on a low income with a safety issue, of which hunger can qualify. The council also partners with Trussell Trust on the service. Read Milton Keynes Local Welfare Provision.

New Life Church, Dunstable, 80a Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5AD is another network site. The location can be called at 07874 200056. Volunteers collect items from supermarkets and restaurants, and they repackage the goods into a parcel. Up to 3 days of free groceries and food is provided from the Trussell Trust centre.

They also partner with New Life Church, Wilkinson Hall, and St Augustine’s Church. All of those locations may pass out the parcel to people with a voucher. The box may contain fresh fruits, tinned meat, and even healthy food for the elderly.

Independent free foodbanks in Buckinghamshire County

Youth Concern will only help young people under the age of 25 with a connection to Buckinghamshire. They will be provided with a hot meal as well as shelter and advice. The charity has a post of Whitehill Lane, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 8FL, call 01296 431183.

High Wycombe Society has free food or meals for older residents, such as pensioners, from the Pop-In-Centre. The charity also runs a furniture project, provides financial aid (which can be used for buying food or groceries) and other help. Find more information on support from High Wycombe Society and how the charity can assist.

King’s Church in Amersham, Raans Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6LX, dial 01494 431882. Bags of food, fruits, and more is provided from the church.

Open Door operates drop in centres that will offer individuals free meals or a parcel of food. In most cases, all of the assistance is provided before noontime, so people need to get to the charity as soon as possible. Many other programmes are offered for residents who need housing, food, or basic needs. Find a list of the Open Door services in Milton Keynes.

The Vineyard Church St Albans. They run a food bank known as FEED, and it serves hundreds of families in poverty each week. Address is Brick Knoll Park, Ashley Rd, St Albans AL1 5UG, phone 01727 812 765.

Connection provides food, meals, and practical help. This may include everything from clothing, blankets to the homeless, and floating support services. The address is Dunnock Way in Oxford, and phone is 01865 711267.