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🍽️ Where to Find Food Support and Aid in Leeds

If you or someone you know is struggling to access food, there are various organisations and services that can help. Here’s a guide to finding food support in Leeds.

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🥫 Leeds Food Aid Network (FAN)

The Leeds Food Aid Network (FAN) brings together food banks, community kitchens, charities, and support services to combat food poverty in Leeds. Their website provides up-to-date information on food aid services, including where to access emergency food parcels and hot meals.

🏪 Food Banks in Leeds

Food banks provide emergency food parcels to individuals and families facing hardship.

🔎 Use the Trussell Trust Food Bank Finder to locate a food bank near you.

📌 Leeds FAN also lists food banks in the city: Find a food bank.

🏡 Community Cafes and Pantries

Several community centres and organisations in Leeds offer free or low-cost meals, ensuring everyone has access to nutritious food:

  • Rainbow Junktion at All Hallows Church: A pay-as-you-feel café that serves meals made from surplus food, preventing waste while feeding the community. No referral is needed—just turn up and enjoy a meal.
  • Woodhouse Community Centre: Hosts a lunch club that offers meals and food parcels for those in need.
  • St George’s Crypt: Provides meals and support for those facing homelessness and poverty in Leeds.
  • Food Cycle: Hosts regular community meals across various locations in Leeds.
  • Horsforth Community Pantry: A local membership scheme which helps households in Horsforth to reduce the cost of their weekly shopping. The Pantry is managed by St James Woodside Church.
  • Horsforth Community Cafe: Pay-as-you-feel lunch cooked by volunteers using surplus food.

🙏 Sikh Temples

Sikh temples (Gurdwaras) in Leeds offer Langar, a free vegetarian meal open to everyone, regardless of faith or background. This service is available daily. As a mark of respect, visitors are asked to remove their shoes and cover their heads before entering. Check local Gurdwaras for meal times and availability.

📞 Additional Advice

If you’re struggling to afford food, don’t hesitate to seek help. In addition to the above, you can find advice and support from:

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