FIND FOOD AID PROVISION
Click the image to see a map showing the geographical location of food providers across Leeds, including foodbanks, Food Pantries, drop-ins, Community Hubs, cafes, businesses, and enterprises.
You can search the map for projects near you, by keyword or project name, by using the map tools or the filter options provided. The map shows details of services and projects, that may include their :
- Location and address
- Contact details
- Link to their website
- Provision they offer
- Eligibility and referral routes
Instructions for how to use the map are on the front page as you access the map. If you have any questions or comments about using the map, contact us via info@leedsfoodaidnetwork.co.uk or food.safety@leeds.gov.uk.
FOOD DROP-INS
Food drop-ins, also known as soup kitchens, provide a very substantial form of food aid provision in the city of Leeds. A significant proportion of the people they serve have experienced or are experiencing homelessness. Two of the main characteristics which drop-ins have is that they are accessible without the need for a referral and often involve the serving of a meal or sandwich and/or soup. Churches and Christian initiatives have been known for running and providing a suitable venue for this type of food provision to take place and there may be some facilities that are aimed specifically at catering for refugees and asylum seekers.
Please read below regarding some of the different types of drop-ins in Leeds.
| Organisation Name | Info | Location / Contact | Business Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St George’s Crypt | Offers a free 3-course lunchtime meal, 5 days a week. | St George’s Crypt, Great George Street, LS1 3BR / (0113) 245 9061 | Mon to Fri 12pm – 12:35pm |
| 2 | St Anne’s Resource Centre | Runs breakfast, and a number of groups meet in the centre to offer food throughout the week. | St Anne’s Resource Centre, York Street, LS9 8AA / (0113) 281 6906 | Mon to Fri 8:30am – 10am |
| 3 | Neruka’s Soup Kitchen | Offers a free, wholesome meal and a warm atmosphere where people can meet and socialise. Hosted by Jesus Christ Apostolic Church. Signposts people to other organisations that provide similar and vital services that they can access. Provides small food parcels. | 50 Gledhow Road, LS8 5ES / soupkitcheninfo@gmail.com | Wed 11:30am–1:30pm |
| 4 | UCKG Help Centre | Offers food and befriending support from this church based centre. | 12 Regent Street, LS2 7QA | Sat 11am-1pm |
| 5 | Lighthouse | Meals followed by an interactive church service. | St George’s Crypt, Great George Street, LS1 3BR / (0113) 243 8498 | Sun 1pm-1:25 pm |
| 6 | Life Church | Provides on-going support for adults who are homeless, living in poverty or who simply need a sense of belonging and friendship. | Life Church, 98 Kirkstall Road, LS3 1HJ / hello@lifechurchleeds.com | Thurs 12:30pm-2:30pm |
| 7 | Salvation Army (Central) Drop-in | Hot food provided with takeout given out and food parcels available. | Nile Street, LS2 7QY (Off Bridge Street at the bottom of Eastgate) | Mon and Tue for meals, Thurs 10-11:30am |
| 8 | Foodcycle Seacroft | Welcomes anyone to attend as a guest and enjoy a FREE hot meal. No need to book. | Chapel FM Arts Centre, York Road, LS14 6JB / 020 7729 2775 | Tue 6:30pm |
| 9 | FoodCycle Beeston & Holbeck | Welcomes anyone to attend as a guest and enjoy a FREE hot meal. No need to book. | St Luke’s Church, Malvern Road, Holbeck, LS11 8PD / 020 7729 2775 | Wed 6:30pm |
| 10 | Rainbow Junktion | Takeaway only service due to the COVID 19 crisis. Have a pay-as-you-feel shop with essentials for people to take home. | All Hallows Church, 24 Regent Terrace, Burley, Leeds LS6 1NP / 07421 455346 | Mon and Thurs 11:30am-3pm (food), Fri 11:30am-4pm (shopping) |
| 11 | Blessed of The Father | - | Calvary International Christian Centre 53 Cardigan Lane, Burley, LS4 2LE / (0113) 278 0483 | Sun 4-6pm |
| 12 | Winner’s Chapel | Offers food parcels without need of a referral. | Calvary International Christian Centre, 53 Cardigan Lane, Burley, LS4 2LE / (0113) 278 0483 | Sun 4-6pm |
| 13 | FOOD PARCEL DISTRIBUTION AT ST AIDAN’S | Drop-in for everybody – no referral needed. Each person can have only one food parcel. Gives out extra food to everyone if they have some surplus. | St Aiden’s Church, Elford Place West, LS8 5QD / 0775 445 0967 | Sat 10:30am-12pm |
| 14 | PAFRAS | Drop-in is open for emergency food parcels, case work and mental health support. | St Aidans Vicarage, Elford Pl W, Harehills, Leeds LS8 5QD / (0113) 262 2163 | Wed 10am-11:30am |
| 15 | Meeting Point | Provides hot meal, fresh and dried food parcels and a nearly new shop. Confidential advocacy and support, including conversation, computer and internet use, activities and children’s arts and crafts. | Christ Church, Armley Ridge Road, Leeds LS12 3LE / (0113) 2796700 | Mon 2:30pm–5:30pm |