Food banks and free emergency food in Newcastle
If you are struggling to afford to eat, food banks or charities may be able to help. There are a number of places that give free food to those who need it most in Newcastle.
What is a Food bank?
Food banks give emergency food parcels to people who are in crisis. They are usually run by volunteers. You will need to be referred to a Food Bank by an agency and given a food bank voucher. There are a number of places in Newcastle where you can get a food parcel in an emergency. Emergency food parcels usually contain dried or tinned food that you can cook at home to make meals.
Free food parcels in Newcastle on:
Many churches and faith groups offer food, run drop-in cafes, or give food parcels. Contact your local place of worship to find out if they offer food.
Looking for a hot meal? Volunteers and charities offer free or cheap meals in Newcastle.
Mondays
| Name | What’s available | How to use the service |
| Newcastle West End Foodbank
Address: The Venerable Bede Church, West Road, NE4 8AQ Email: ceo.wefb@gmail.com Telephone: 07580 751365 Opening Times: 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm
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Emergency food parcel which gives 3 days of nutritionally balanced food. | Referral needed.
Contact the Foodbank to find details of organisations that can refer you and give you a food bank voucher such as the Citizens Advice Newcastle. You are then given a food bank voucher to swap for emergency food at the food bank. |
| Connect25 Foodbank
Address: Connect25 Food Bank, NE6 2AR Email: foodbank@thekcfoundation.co.uk Opening Times: Monday to Thursday 10am to 4pm |
Emergency food parcel delivery to those who need it in Byker and Newcastle. | Referral needed.
If a referral is received before 12pm, food parcels are delivered the same day. You can complete a referral form on their website. You can have 3 food parcels a year. *Due to the loss of their van, the food deliveries may be affected* |
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Address: St Vincent’s Blackfriars @ The Ouseburn, NE1 2TQ Opening Times: 10am to 1.30pm |
1 emergency food parcel
Free hot meals, clothing and toiletries also available |
The food bank is an emergency only during their café opening times.
You can have 1 emergency parcel. If more parcels are needed a letter of request is needed. |
Tuesdays
| Name | What’s available | How to use the service |
| Newcastle West End Foodbank
Address: The Foodbank Centre, Benwell Lane, NE15 6NG Email: foodbank@elimnewcastle.org.uk Opening Times: 10am to 4pm |
3 days of emergency food | Referral needed.
Contact the Foodbank to find details of organisations that can refer you and give you a food bank voucher such as the Citizens Advice Newcastle. You are then given a food bank voucher to swap for emergency food at the food bank. |
| Cornerstone
Address: 62 Armstrong Road, Email: cornerstonebenwell@gmail.com Opening Times: 9:30 to 3:30pm |
Emergency food parcel | Open access including self- referral. |
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Address: St Vincent’s Blackfriars @ The Ouseburn, NE1 2TQ Opening Times: 10am to 1.30pm |
1 emergency food parcel
Free hot meals, clothing and toiletries also available |
The food bank is an emergency only during their café opening times.
You can have 1 emergency parcel. If more parcels are needed a letter of request is needed. |
Wednesdays
| Name | What’s available | How to use the service |
| Newcastle East Foodbank
Address: Elim Church, The Dream Centre, Heaton Road, NE6 1SB Email: info@newcastleeast.foodbank.org Telephone: 0191 224 2422 Opening Times: 10am to 12.30pm |
Emergency food parcel | Referral needed.
Contact the Foodbank to find details of organisations that can refer you and give you a food bank voucher such as the Citizens Advice Newcastle. You are then given a food bank voucher to swap for emergency food at the food bank. |
| Newcastle West End Foodbank
Address: The Food Bank Centre, Benwell, NE15 6NG Email: ceo.wefb@gmail.com Opening Times: 10am to 4pm |
3 days of emergency food | Referral needed.
Contact the Foodbank to find details of organisations that can refer you and give you a food bank voucher such as the Citizens Advice Newcastle. You are then given a food bank voucher to swap for emergency food at the food bank. |
| Cornerstone
Address: 62 Armstrong Road, Email: cornerstonebenwell@gmail.com Opening Times: 9:30 to 3:30pm
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Emergency food parcel | Open access including self- referral. |
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Address: St Vincent’s Blackfriars @ The Ouseburn, NE1 2TQ Opening Times: 10am to 1.30pm |
1 emergency food parcel
Free hot meals, clothing and toiletries also available |
The food bank is an emergency only during their café opening times.
You can have 1 emergency parcel. If more parcels are needed a letter of request is needed. |
Thursdays
| Name | What’s available | How to use the service |
| Walker and District Foodbank
Address: 25 Church Walk, NE6 3DP Opening Times: 11am to 1.30pm |
Food parcel | Referral needed.
Contact the Foodbank to find details of organisations that can refer you and give you a food bank voucher such as the Citizens Advice Newcastle. You are then given a food bank voucher to swap for emergency food at the food bank. |
| Newcastle West End Foodbank
Address: The Food Bank Centre, Benwell, NE15 6NG Email: ceo.wefb@gmail.com Opening Times: 10 am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm |
3 days of emergency food | Referral needed.
Contact the Foodbank to find details of organisations that can refer you and give you a food bank voucher such as the Citizens Advice Newcastle. You are then given a food bank voucher to swap for emergency food at the food bank. |
| Cornerstone
Address: 62 Armstrong Road, Email: cornerstonebenwell@gmail.com Opening Times: 11am to 12pm |
Once a month informal food bank | Open access including self- referral.
No specific restrictions, they will refer to the West End Food Bank if further food parcels are needed. |
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Address: St Vincent’s Blackfriars @ The Ouseburn, NE1 2TQ Opening Times: 10am to 1.30pm |
1 emergency food parcel
Free hot meals, clothing and toiletries also available |
The food bank is an emergency only during their café opening times.
You can have 1 emergency parcel. If more parcels are needed a letter of request is needed. |
Fridays
| Name | What’s available | How to use the service |
| Newcastle East Foodbank
Address: Elim Church, The Dream Centre, Heaton Road, NE6 1SB Email: info@newcastleeast.foodbank.org Telephone: 0191 224 2422 Opening Times: 10am to 12.30pm |
Food parcel | Referral needed.
Contact the Foodbank to find details of organisations that can refer you and give you a food bank voucher such as the Citizens Advice Newcastle. You are then given a food bank voucher to swap for emergency food at the food bank. |
Sundays
| Name | What’s available | How to use the service |
| The Muslim Initiative
Address: Angelou Centre, 17 Brighton Grove, Fenham, NE4 5NS Email: info@themusliminitiative.com Opening Times: The first Sunday of every month from 2pm to 3pm |
Free food bags to anyone in need, men and women, regardless of their faith or non-belief. Each food bag typically contains rice, pasta, tins and jars of food. | You do not need to be referred to this food bank. You can turn up or email beforehand to let them know you are coming.
Please note before giving you a food bag they will ask the reason why you are in need. You will need to provide proof of your address. |
The services listed on this page are provided by organisations independent to the council. We update this information regularly, but opening times and availability can change. Before attending a session we recommend you check it is running and that you’re eligible to receive the service. Some services are only for adults or rough sleepers. Please note there may be a limit to the number of times you can access a service due to high demands in Newcastle. You can read more about InformationNOW’s Terms and Conditions.
Other help available in Newcastle
- Free meals and cheap food in Newcastle Volunteers prepare hot nutritious meals for people in need in Newcastle.
- The practicalities of moving home
- Help with Heating Problems and How to Pay for Them
- Help with the Cost of Maintenance and Repairs
- Emergency hardship and crisis support
- Benefits
Benefits advice in Newcastle
Speak to someone about the benefits you may be entitled to and how they may impact upon your other benefits. A local independent advice service can help guide you through the process such as:
- Citizens Advice Newcastle provide advice to anyone in Newcastle
- Newcastle Welfare Rights Service provide advice to people in priority groups including those over 65. They have self help material on their website.
There are more benefit advice services available across Newcastle. Visit ‘Where to get benefit advice’ here www.newcastle.gov.uk
Other useful information
Money Advice Service provides online information on the full range of benefits that you may be entitled to. This also includes where to find more help and advice.
Peace of Mind Communities help refugees and asylum seekers. Their projects include:
- a food bank for people in Bensham
- an advice drop in session
- a small fund to help destitute refugees and asylum seekers in emergencies
- help to fill the holiday gap with activities and refreshments for children and carers during the holidays
Last updated: November 20, 2019
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