Romsey at The Edge Café Food Hub: 351 Mill Road, CB1 3DF. Open 10.00am - 11.30am. Check their Facebook page before visiting for any changes to opening hours.

Abbey at East Barnwell Community Centre Food Hub : 640 Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8RS. Open 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Check their Facebook page before visiting for any updates to opening hours.

Trumpington at St Paul’s Church Foodbank Welcome Centre: Hills Road, CB2 1JP. Open 4.00pm - 5.30pm. Only people with a valid Food Bank voucher can visit. To apply for a foodbank voucher the National Citizens Advice helpline can be reached on 0808 2082138. Callers will talk to a trained advisor who can issue a foodbank voucher if they think it’s needed. Deliveries can be made only in exceptional circumstances and any delivery needs approval before an agency offers it. 

Trumpington at St Paul’s Simple Supper: Hills Road, CB2 1JP. A warm meal served 6pm - 7:30pm. Suggested donation of £2.

East Chesterton at Chesterton Methodist Church Foodbank Welcome Centre: 1 Ashfield Road, CB4 1RW. Open 10.00am - midday. Only people with a valid Food Bank voucher can visit. To apply for a foodbank voucher the National Citizens Advice helpline can be reached on 0808 2082138. Callers will talk to a trained advisor who can issue a foodbank voucher if they think it’s needed. Deliveries can be made only in exceptional circumstances and any delivery needs approval before an agency offers it. 

Romsey at The Edge Café Food Hub: 351 Mill Road, CB1 3DF. Open 10.00am - 11.30am. Check their Facebook page before visiting for any changes to opening hours.

Arbury at The Church of the Good Shepherd Community Living Room and Food Hub: Mansel Way, Cambridge, CB4 2ET. Open 10.00am - midday. Run by The Church of the Good Shepherd. Hot drinks and refreshments available from 10am with food available to take home from 11am. Everybody welcome!

Tommy’s Cafe at St Thomas’s Hall: Ancaster Way, CB1 3TT. Open 9.30am - 11.30am. Free breakfast, tea and coffee available. Also a Community Larder.

Romsey at The Edge Café Food Hub: 351 Mill Road, CB1 3DF. Open 10.00am - 11.30am. Check their Facebook page before visiting for any changes to opening hours.

OLEM Church Foodbank (Our Lady and the English Martyrs) Welcome Centre: Hills Road, CB2 1JR. Open 10 am - midday. Only people with a valid Foodbank voucher can visit. To apply for a foodbank voucher the National Citizens Advice helpline can be reached on 0808 2082138. Callers will talk to a trained advisor who can issue a foodbank voucher if they think it’s needed. Deliveries can be made only in exceptional circumstances and any delivery needs approval before an agency offers it. 

Northstowe Community Wing Foodbank Welcome Centre: Northstowe Temporary Community Centre, 1 The Green, Pathfinder Way, Northstowe, CB24 1FD. Open 1.00 - 3.00pm. Only people with a valid Foodbank voucher can visit. To apply for a foodbank voucher the National Citizens Advice helpline can be reached on 0808 2082138. Callers will talk to a trained advisor who can issue a foodbank voucher if they think it’s needed. Deliveries can be made only in exceptional circumstances and any delivery needs approval before an agency offers it. 

Orchard Park Mobile Food Hub by Hope CIC: Unwin Square. Open 12.30 - 1.30pm.

Cherry Hinton at St Andrew’s Church Food Hub: Coldhams Lane, CB1 3JS. Open 2.00pm - 4.00pm.

Abbey at East Barnwell Community Centre Food Hub: 640 Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8RS. Open 3:30pm - 5.30pm. Check their Facebook page before visiting for any updates to opening hours.

C3 Community Church Warm Space: 6pm - 7:30pm. A warm space for company, conversation, games and some hot soup and baguette.

Akeman Community Centre Breakfast Club: 80 Akeman Street, CB4 3JH, open 8.45 - 10.45am. Meet, eat, connect.

Cambourne Distribution Centre Foodbank Welcome Centre: Old Blue School, Eastgate, Cambourne, CB23 6DZ. Open 10.00am - midday. Only people with a valid Foodbank voucher can visit. To apply for a foodbank voucher the National Citizens Advice helpline can be reached on 0808 2082138. Callers will talk to a trained advisor who can issue a foodbank voucher if they think it’s needed. Deliveries can be made only in exceptional circumstances and any delivery needs approval before an agency offers it.

Romsey at The Edge Café Food Hub: 351 Mill Road, CB1 3DF. Open 10.00am - 11.30am. Check their Facebook page before visiting for any changes to opening hours.

Waterbeach at Waterbeach Baptist Church Foodbank Welcome Centre: Chapel Street, Waterbeach, CB25 9HR. Open 11:00am - 12:00pm. Only people with a valid Food Bank voucher can visit. To apply for a foodbank voucher the National Citizens Advice helpline can be reached on 0808 2082138. Callers will talk to a trained advisor who can issue a foodbank voucher if they think it’s needed. Deliveries can be made only in exceptional circumstances and any delivery needs approval before an agency offers it. See more info here.

Arbury at The Shah Jalal Food Hub at Akeman Community Centre: Akeman Community Centre, 80 Akeman Street, CB4 3HG. Run by The Bangladesh Welfare and Cultural Association. Open 11.00am - 1.00pm.

Church of the Good Shepherd Foodbank Welcome Centre: Mansel Way, Arbury, Cambridge, CB4 2ET. Open 11:00am - 1:00pm. Only people with a valid Food Bank voucher can visit. To apply for a foodbank voucher the National Citizens Advice helpline can be reached on 0808 2082138. Callers will talk to a trained advisor who can issue a foodbank voucher if they think it’s needed. Deliveries can be made only in exceptional circumstances and any delivery needs approval before an agency offers it.

Trumpington at St Paul’s Lunch Club: Hills Road, CB2 1JP. A two course meal served 12pm - 2pm. £4 for two courses.

Christ Church Trumpington Church Centre Foodbank Welcome Centre: 14 Alpha Terrace, Trumpington, CB2 9HT. Open 2:30pm - 4.00pm. Only people with a valid Foodbank voucher can visit. To apply for a foodbank voucher the National Citizens Advice helpline can be reached on 0808 2082138. Callers will talk to a trained advisor who can issue a foodbank voucher if they think it’s needed. Deliveries can be made only in exceptional circumstances and any delivery needs approval before an agency offers it.

Cambridge Community Kitchen: The Lockon, 11-12 Fair Street, CB1 1HA. Cambridge Community Kitchen provide free, hot, plant-based meals to anyone who needs them, available for collection, 6.00pm - 6.30pm, or delivery to anywhere in the city, postcodes CB1 to CB5. Sign up for their free meals here.

Romsey at C3 Centre Foodbank Welcome Centre: Coldhams Lane, CB1 3HW. Open 10.30am - 2.00pm. Only people with a valid Foodbank voucher can visit. To apply for a foodbank voucher the National Citizens Advice helpline can be reached on 0808 2082138. Callers will talk to a trained advisor who can issue a foodbank voucher if they think it’s needed. Deliveries can be made only in exceptional circumstances and any delivery needs approval before an agency offers it.

Romsey at The Edge Café Food Hub: 351 Mill Road, CB1 3DF. Open 10.00am - 11.30am. Check their Facebook page before visiting for any changes to opening hours.

C3 Community Church Food Truck Friday: Based at C3 Church on Coldham’s Lane (opposite Sainsburys), CB1 3HR. Served 12:00pm - 2:00pm. No need to pre-register, just go along.

Trumpington Pavilion Food Hub: Paget Road, CB2 9JT. Open midday - 2.00pm.

Trumpington at St Paul’s Lunch Club: Hills Road, CB2 1JP. A freshly cooked meal served 12pm - 2pm. £5 for two courses.

Trumpington at St Paul’s Church Foodbank Welcome Centre: Hills Road, CB2 1JP. Open 3pm - 5pm.Only people with a valid Foodbank voucher can visit. To apply for a foodbank voucher the National Citizens Advice helpline can be reached on 0808 2082138. Callers will talk to a trained advisor who can issue a foodbank voucher if they think it’s needed. Deliveries can be made only in exceptional circumstances and any delivery needs approval before an agency offers it.

SATURDAYS

Romsey at The Edge Café Food Hub: 351 Mill Road, CB1 3DF. Open 10.00am - 11.30am. Check their Facebook page before visiting for any changes to opening hours.

Queen Edith’s at St James’ Church Happy to Help Food Hub: Wulfstan Way, CB1 8QJ. Open 10.30am - 12pm. NOTE: QUEEN EDITH’S FOOD HUB SESSIONS WILL RESTART ON MAY 4TH.

Abbey at East Barnwell Community Centre Food Hub: 640 Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8RS. Open 11.00 am - 12.30pm. Check their Facebook page before visiting for any updates to opening hours.

FoodCycle Community Meal at St Andrew’s Street Baptist Church: St Andrew’s Street, CB2 3AR. 12:30pm. They are now running a sit down, cooked community meal every Saturday lunchtime at St Andrew’s Street Baptist Church. No pre-registration required. For more information, see their website or Facebook page.

Sundays

Romsey at Cambridge Seventh-day Adventist Church Food Hub: 15 - 19 Hobart Road, CB1 3PU. Open 10.00am - 11.00am. For regular updates check their Facebook page.

North Cambridge Soup Kitchen starting 17th September, then the third Sunday of every month : Meadows Community Centre, 299 Arbury Road, CB4 2JL. Open 11.30am - 1.00pm for freshly cooked soup and bread.

Cambridge Community Kitchen: The Lockon, 11-12 Fair Street, CB1 1HA. Cambridge Community Kitchen provide free, hot, plant-based meals to anyone who needs them, available for collection, 6.00pm - 6.30pm or delivery to anywhere in the city, postcodes CB1 to CB5. Sign up for their free meals here.

THE Household SUPPORT FUND

This winter, the household support fund is available to provide short term financial support to residents struggling to buy food or pay household bills. More information on the fund can be found here or on this poster. Individuals can apply directly to the fund by filling out this online form or calling 0345 045 5219.

Cambridge city council

Are providing help for communities on their website. Find more about what you can do to help or how to receive support.

You can contact the Council’s housing options team and revenue and benefits service for support.

Requests can also be made for residents of South Cambridgeshire District Council via Citizens Advice on scambscovid@cambridgecab.org.uk

Mutual Aid network

We are happy to witness what a large mutual aid network have set up in Cambridge. Local groups are getting organised to help the most vulnerable. Contact your local group if you want to volunteer to help in your community, or to ask for help here.

Free School Meals (County council)

The Department for Education are advising  each school to make a decision regarding serving takeaway meals or issuing supermarket vouchers to pupils, depending on their available facilities. Schools from Cambridge Academic Partnership are giving out supermarket vouchers through the post (£20 credits available). We advise you to contact your school for further information. Some schools are covering holiday periods with vouchers.

Cambridge & District Citizens Advice

Face to face appointments and drop-ins at all centres have been suspended until further notice. If you need a Foodbank Voucher call their Cambridge Adviceline: 0344 848 7979 which is open 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday or email via Email for Advice. They can only do text referrals which do not involve them having to print a paper voucher.

Cambridgeshire Local Assistant Scheme (CLAS)

Supporting families and individuals by offering advice on how to make their money go further, or to help them move on from a difficult situation. Offer includes vouchers for those who don’t have enough money for food, clothing or fuel, access to new white goods and recycled goods and furniture. Offices are open Monday - Friday, except on Bank Holidays. For information on the scheme and to check eligibility see here.

CambRidge United community trust

Cambridge United Community Trust have cancelled all their community events at the stadium, including the following: Seniors' Lunches, Senior’s Afternoon Teas, Holiday/Community Lunches.

As part of Cambridge United's Forever United Scheme, they are providing FRIENDLY CHAT, ONLINE ACTIVITIES, PRACTICAL SUPPORT for Cambridge residents over 70 (shopping, picking up prescriptions or any other every day needs).

To sign up, give them a call on 01223 632 129 (Mon-Fri: 10am-4pm) or fill out their online form.

More information about the services Cambridge United Community Trust are providing in 2021 plus downloadable activity packs can also be found on their website.

The C3 Church

The C3 Church has set up a low cost Community Market Shop to support the local community during these unique times.

To check eligibility see their website and to submit your application to access the shop fill in this form.

You can also find out further information by giving them a call on 01223 844415.

THE EDGE CAFE

The Edge Cafe is operating as a community food hub - see details in the timetable above. Group meetings will not be running until further notice, however they are running some meetings and workshops via Zoom. See here for information.

Food Cycle Cambridge

They are now running a sit down, cooked community meal every Saturday at 12:30pm at St Andrew’s Street Baptist Church. No pre-registration required. For more information, see their website or Facebook page.

Cambridge Ethnic Community Forum

Organising information and resources on CECF Facebook page including important information on COVID-19 in over 20 community languages. Please find resources at this link.

CECF provide support for a range of different ethnic communities affected by Covid-19 including:

• Culturally appropriate emergency food provision in partnership with the Karim Foundation.

• Shop vouchers for food and other essential items.

• Foodbank food e-vouchers and making referrals to Fairbite (although there is a waiting list for this service).

• Foodbank fuel vouchers for those with prepaid meters.

• Small fuel grants.

• Cambridgeshire Local Assistance Scheme (CLAS) assistance for essential items.

For help individuals or families in need can phone or leave a message on 01223 655241, which is checked regularly.

red hen project

The Red Hen Project is using a grant from Cambridgeshire Community Foundation to provide help and support to their families in need. From fresh fruit and vegetables to arts and craft materials they are working hard to ensure that children can be fed, clothed, washed and entertained safely. Their community based family workers are on hand for parents and carers with help, advice, support and encouragement – over the phone and via video chat when available. Their Facebook page is a good source of ideas and you can contact their family workers through this route or via getsupport@redhenproject.org. They are now holding some activities face-to-face again as well as online sessions. For more information about in person and online activities and how to book a space check their Facebook page.

Haymaker’s Pub in Chesterton is a drop off point for any donations of resources for the Red Hen Project. Please call or text Liz on 07899 765523 if you have resources to donate.

WINTERCOMFORT

Wintercomfort is a support hub for those who are homeless or at risk of losing their home in Cambridge. They are open 9am to 1pm everyday with individual appointments between 2pm and 3pm.

Please note that you should only phone them if you are homeless and in need of support.

You can visit https://wintercomfort.org.uk/ for more info.

Cambridge local shops

Running a website with information about:

• local shops offering a delivery service

• activities at home

• delivery companies

Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Age UK Cambridgeshire & Peterborough offers a variety of services for older people and their carers, however due to Covid-19 their services are operating in a modified way. For up to date information on the services they are providing, see here. They have also put together a Community Resource Sheet with details of community initiatives to support local people across the county.

UK Government

To get support, you can register yourself (or on behalf of someone else) if you have a medical condition which makes you extremely vulnerable to COVID-19, for example, priority access to supermarket deliveries.