Christmas Community Food Support 2023
Community Food SUPPORT opening times December 17th December 2023 - 7th January 2024
Sunday 17th December
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: Ran by the Karim Foundation at Meadows Community Centre, 299 Arbury Road, Cambridge, CB4 2JL Open 11:30am - 1:30pm. Serving 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.
Monday 18th December
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 Food Bank: 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.
Tuesday 19th December
East Chesterton at Chesterton Methodist Church Foodbank: 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!
Wednesday 20th December
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): 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: Willingham Baptist Church, George St, Willinagham CB24 5LJ. Open 1.30 - 3.30pm. 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.
Thursday 21st December
Akeman Community Centre Breakfast Club: 80 Akeman Street, CB4 3JH, open 8.45 - 10.45am. Meet, eat, connect.
Cambourne Distribution Centre Foodbank: 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: 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: 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: 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.
Coleridge Community Food Hub: St Thomas's Hall, Ancaster Way, CB1 3TT. Open : Thursdays 3.00pm - 4.30pm. Refreshments available.
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.
Friday 22nd December
Romsey at C3 Centre Foodbank: 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: Hills Road, CB2 1JP. Open 2.30pm - 4.30pm.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.
Saturday 23rd December
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.
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.
Sunday 24th December
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.
Monday 25th December
Festive Warm Welcome- 30 places are available to enjoy a festive meal with the Cambridge Salvation Army. To book your free place contact officers@camsa.org.uk.
St Philip’s Church Christmas Day Warm Space - chat over tea and coffee 2-4pm at St Philips Church, 185 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 3AN.
Tuesday 26th December
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.
Wednesday 27th December
OLEM Church Foodbank (Our Lady and the English Martyrs): 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: 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.
Thursday 28th December
Akeman Community Centre Breakfast Club: 80 Akeman Street, CB4 3JH, open 8.45 - 10.45am. Meet, eat, connect.
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: 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.
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.
Friday 29th December
Romsey at C3 Centre Foodbank: 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.
Saturday 30th December
ALL SERVICES CLOSED
Sunday 31st December
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.
Monday 1st January
ALL SERVICES CLOSED
Tuesday 2nd January
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.
East Chesterton at Chesterton Methodist Church Foodbank: 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.
Wednesday 3rd January
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): 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: Willingham Baptist Church, George St, Willinagham CB24 5LJ. Open 1.30 - 3.30pm. 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.
Thursday 4th January
Akeman Community Centre Breakfast Club: 80 Akeman Street, CB4 3JH, open 8.45 - 10.45am. Meet, eat, connect.
Cambourne Distribution Centre Foodbank: 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: 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: 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: 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.
Coleridge Community Food Hub: St Thomas's Hall, Ancaster Way, CB1 3TT. Open : Thursdays 3.00pm - 4.30pm. Refreshments available.
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.
Friday 5th January
Romsey at C3 Centre Foodbank: 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: Hills Road, CB2 1JP. Open 2.30pm - 4.30pm.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.
Saturday 6th January
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 11.00 am - 12.30pm. Check their Facebook page before visiting for any updates to opening hours.
Queen Edith’s at St James’ Church Happy to Help Food Hub: Wulfstan Way, CB1 8QJ. Open 10.30am - 12pm.
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.
Sunday 7th January
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.
Please Note THE BELOW SERVICES ARE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
Abbey at East Barnwell Community Centre Food Hub: CLOSED Saturday 23rd, Monday 25th, Wednesday 27th, Saturday 30th December and Monday 1st January.
Arbury at The Church of the Good Shepherd Community Living Room and Food Hub: CLOSED Tuesday 26th December and Tuesday 2nd January. Reopens Tuesday 9th January.
Cherry Hinton Community Food Hub - CLOSED Wednesday 27th December.
Coleridge Community Food Hub- CLOSED Thursday 28th December.
C3 Community Church Food Truck Friday: CLOSED Friday 29th December.
C3 Community Church Warm Space: CLOSED Wednesday 27th December.
Cambridge City Foodbank Welcome Centres: Details of closures can be found here.
Food Cycle Community Meal: CLOSED Saturday 30th December.
Orchard Park Mobile Food Hub by Hope CIC: CLOSED Wednesday 27th.
Queen Edith’s at St James’ Church Happy to Help Food Hub: - CLOSED Saturday 28th December.
Romsey at The Edge Cafe Community Food Hub - CLOSED Monday 25th December - Monday 1st January inclusive.
Trumpington Community Food Hub - CLOSED Friday 29th December.
Trumpington at St Paul’s Lunch Club: CLOSED Thursday 28th and Friday 29th December.
Trumpington at St Paul’s Simple Supper: CLOSED Monday 25th December and Monday 1st January.