Community food outlets and food banks

Find organisations offering emergency food parcels and assistance for those in need

We recommend contacting groups directly before attending as their opening times and support may differ.

Some groups focused on tackling food waste are open to all.

To get help from a food bank you need to be referred with a voucher.

Your GP, housing association or Citizens Advice can assess you for a food voucher and provide signposting for help towards your crisis.

Using a food bank - Citizens Advice

Milnthorpe area food bank

Provides food parcels for people who are temporarily unable to provide for themselves for a limited time.

North Scale Foodshare

Foodshare, free and affordable food.

Monday: 10 to 11.30am - Coffee and pastry
Monday: 11.30am to 1pm
 

Ormsgill Foodshare

Foodshare

£2 for a bag of food

Monday: 9 to 10.30am
Wed: 9 to 10.30am
Fri: 9 to 10.30am 

Meals

Monday - Brew and bacon bun,  £1.50
Monday 5-7pm, Children’s Club. Meal for children and carers
Wed – Brew and toast
Thu – Brew and toast


 

Ulverston Food Bank

A range of partner agencies provide referrals to ensure people in need are supported.

Ulverston Food Project

Community Food Share and pre-loved uniform open same time as ‘drop in’ foodshare for free and affordable uniform for Ulverston and surrounding area. 

£6.00 per session for £40 - £50 worth of surplus food. Open to low income households or anyone experiencing food insecurity. Please contact Linden.

Upper Eden Food Bank

Monday to Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
Support Areas: Kirkby Stephen, Appleby, Tebay, Shap