Oxfordshire emergency food banks

Food banks can assist individuals that are struggling or families living in poverty across the Oxfordshire area. Most of the centres will require people to have a voucher in order to receive a parcel, and this can be obtained from a number of care workers in Oxford and other cities.

The services available from the foodbanks and soup kitchens is extensive, and people can receive a box of groceries with tinned meats, non-perishable items, and other types of food. There are also a few soup kitchens in Oxfordshire that will serve a meal to the homeless or low income. Most of the charities also provide other assistance such as signpost people government benefits and financial aid.

The primary food banks are noted below. Each has limited hours and resources, but the centres will do their best to meet the requests of people that are struggling.

Locations that offer parcels in Oxfordshire

The BYHP Food Bank is run by a local church, and they operate as in independent organisation. The address is 2 Chandos Close, Banbury, OX16 4TL, and telephone number is 01295 259442. The charity organisation relies on volunteers and donations from the community.

Didcot Baptist Church provides assistance in Oxford, Thame, Banbury and Bicester. The church food bank will require a voucher in order to give a client a box of groceries, and the address is 116 the Broadway, Didcot, Oxfordshire. The phone number is 01235 813187.

The Thame Foodbank is run by the Red Kite Children’s Centre, Thame Churches United, and even the Oxfordshire Citizens Advice Bureau. The organisations partner to help people in food poverty, and it provides the essential to the needy.

People in a crisis in Oxford, Thame, Bicester, or Banbury can receive an emergency parcel that will have up to 3 days of food from the location. Referrals are also offered, and the address is Sharing Life Trust, 67 Park Street, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3HT.

Abingdon Emergency Foodbank is located at Christ Church. Families on a low income with a voucher may receive a parcel of groceries and non-perishable food. The centre is at Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1PL, and the phone number is 01235 539172.

Oxfordshire County Support Fund can arrange for free food to be provided to the low income and people in benefits. This welfare scheme offers other support as well to those in poverty. Vouchers to a local food bank is just one form of assistance, and find more information on the Oxfordshire Support Fund.

Oxfordshire West Food Bank is for residents of the Witney area. The not-for-profit organisation and its volunteers collect surplus food from donations and local restaurants. The items are then distributed to the needy. This centre will offer up to five days of food, such as milk or canned goods, to clients from the centre at 98b Hailey Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 1HQ.

The Bicester foodbank is part of Trussell Trust, which is the national not-for-profit that assists the low income. The hours of the location are Monday to Friday from 10.00 am – 12.00pm. People with vouchers can exchange them for a free parcel of food that is assembled by volunteers. Ring 01869 357181, or drop in at 29a Market Square, Bicester, OX26 6AG, if you have a voucher.

Soup kitchens and food bank centres

The locations below may have both a hot meal, for lunch or evening, as well as free box of food. The aim is to prevent hunger and also feed the homeless.

Church of God of Prophecy runs a Soup Kitchen. The address is 4 Kelburne Road Cowley Oxford OX4 3SJ. There is free food, meals, and more.

St Mary’s Church Centre and Beacon Centre is for the very low income, homeless, substance abusers, and disabled. Receive snacks as well as a meal, and signposting to charities too. The location is Horsefair, Banbury, OX16 0AA.

The Porch and Steppin Stone Centre is at 139 Magdalene Rd in Oxford. Not only may meals be served, but there are also facilities for a shower or free clothing is passed out. The Day Centre will also aim to refer people to employment and shelter, as well as give food when needed. Phone – 01865 251798, or read Porch and Stepping Stone Centre services.