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Families facing a crisis, or that have had a reduction in their benefits, may receive help from a food bank in the greater South Yorkshire area. Charities, churches, and other not-for-profit organisations will assist people that are struggling. There may be meals, food parcels, canned items, and other aid for individuals on a low income.

Most of the food provided in South Yorkshire is donated. The items come from local businesses, generous individuals, and church fund raisers. The council in Sheffield also works with the local organisations, such as the Handsworth Centre, to coordinate distribution to the needy.

People may be able to receive a box of food that has soup, tinned meats, fruits, vegetables, and more. The amount provided by a local food bank may be able to feed the family for a few days. It will change during the course of the year. The main centres in the region are below.

Sheffield based locations

Most of these will require a referral or voucher. The needy person can contact a social worker, nurse, Citizens Office (CAB), or other charity for the information they need.

Doncaster welfare schemes can provide families in an emergency with a pre-paid card. One use of the government issued funds can be to obtain food and goods that are needed to feed a family. Local assistance for paying for food is aimed at families local to the town that are on benefits or threatened with a financial crisis. Find details on the Doncaster local welfare scheme.

The City of Sheffield council can provide funds to families or individuals on a low income and even people in poverty. The person will need to apply for a loan, which will have a low interest rate, as part of the Money Service. The funds can be used to buy food, toiletries, and other basic household needs. More on the City of Sheffield low interest loan programme.

There is a foodbank for people in the Handsworth area. For families from the community with a referral and voucher, they can receive a meal, soup, or canned items. There are times when fruits or fresh garden items are provided too. The address is 217 Handsworth Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 9BH. Call the charity at 0114 244 7069.

Gleadless Valley Methodist Church is located at Blackstock Road. The telephone number to dial is 07962 667270 for information on services. They will help anyone in emergency need, provided they have a referral.

St Thomas’ Church runs the Philadelphia Campus food bank. The centre is located at Gilpin Street, Sheffield S3 6BL. Donations from the public are used to keep the centre operating, and individuals on a low income can get help. Telephone: 0114 241 9560.

Rock Christian Centre is a not-for-profit. Address – 75 Carlisle Street Sheffield S4 7LJ. This is a Christian based church for the vulnerable, and can be called at 07542 888 671. The centres serves free meals. The homeless, people in priority need, and individuals with a mental disability are some of the clients. Tea, soup, tinned meats, and more is passed out.

St Wilfrid’s Centre is a location for the vulnerable. Among the services provided are a low cost meal from a cafe. The charity can also provide free advice on accessing benefits and other support as part of Personal Development. Staff at the centres are also one of the places residents can get vouchers to free foodbanks. Read more St Wilfrid’s Centre services.

Other food banks for the South Yorkshire area

Rotherham foodbank will service the needy from the entire area, not just those with a local connection. Not only will free food be provided, but individuals on a low income can get other aid. There is referrals to job training as well as help in applying for benefits, such as a housing allowance. It is at Hope Centre Grove Road Rotherham, S60 2ER, telephone 01709 820896.

Reachout is a service for the low income that is located at Christ Church. The address is Thorne Road, Doncaster, DN1 2HG. Call 01302 738629 for what is available. Food parcels may have tinned meats, canned items, fruits, and more. Many of the clients are vulnerable and young people.

There are two other locations of the Doncaster foodbanks. The first is at St James’ Church, St Sepulchre Gate West, South Yorkshire DN4 0LB. Volunteers pack and pass out food to the needy from the charity. They also offer signposting and referrals. Another site is at 45 Montrose Avenue, Intake, South Yorkshire DN2 6PL.

Maltby Food Bank can offer a free hot meal, bread, and more to the homeless and rough sleepers. They also may have a special Christmas meal too. Emergency clothing and parcels are also provided. Address is Addison Road, Maltby, Rotherham South Yorkshire S66 8DA.