Hi. We're in this together.
There are two ways we can help with food. Pick the one that fits you.
What do you need?
A hot meal: the soup kitchenTuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm. Hot food, plus surplus food to take home. Sign up on your first visit.
An emergency food parcel: the food bankA bag of groceries you choose, for households in hardship. Apply online, then collect from our hub.Not sure which?
Soup kitchen
- What you get
- A hot meal, drinks and snacks, and surplus food to take home.
- When
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 7pm.
- Do I need to apply?
- No application. A two-minute sign-up on your first visit gets you a fob.
- How often
- As often as you need.
Food bank
- What you get
- A parcel of groceries you choose, including dietary and baby needs where we can.
- When
- Collected from our hub, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am to 1pm.
- Do I need to apply?
- Yes. A short online form, answered within 48 hours.
- How often
- One parcel per household every two months.
Rather talk it through?
07510 781971
Call any time. Maya, our assistant, answers day and night and can text you the right form.
Things people ask us
Can I just walk into the food bank?
The food bank works by application, then a booked collection slot. If you need food today, come to the soup kitchen on Tuesday or Thursday from 7pm.
What proof do I need for a food parcel?
Proof of benefits, a referral letter, or any proof that you're in a financially difficult situation. You upload it with the form.
When will I hear back about my application?
Within 48 hours, every time. If you're accepted, you'll get a link to book your collection slot, so keep an eye on your texts and email.
Can you deliver a parcel to me?
We don't deliver. Parcels are collected from our hub. If you can't collect, someone can apply and collect for you. The form has an option for that.
Can I apply for someone else?
Yes. The form asks whether the parcel is for you or someone else.
How many parcels can I get?
One parcel per household every two months. The soup kitchens have no limit, so come every week if it helps.
What's in a parcel? What about dietary needs?
You choose the items on the form: cereals, rice, pasta, tins, fresh surplus, baby food, hygiene basics and more, depending on what we have. There's a box for dietary needs and allergies.
Can I bring my children to the soup kitchen?
Yes, as long as they're with an adult. Children can't come on their own.
Do you do food vouchers?
No. We give food directly: hot meals at the soup kitchens and parcels from the food bank.
Do I have to be religious to come?
Not at all. AR Projects is open to everyone, whatever your faith or background.