Foodbanks and community groceries are community organisations that can help if you can't afford the food you need.
You’ll usually need to get a referral to a food bank before you can use it. This includes all food banks run by the Trussell Trust.
You might be able to use some food banks without a referral- for example, if it’s run by a church or a small community group.
Contact your local food bank to see if you need a referral.
You can find local foodbanks in our service directory.