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Local Food Support

Whether it's crisis or the weekly shop, there are options for everyone.

Food for you.  Food for all.

Warrington is fortunate to have a diverse mix of services and people committed to providing food to local residents.  Explore the many options below to find options at a place or time convenient to you and your household's situation.

Warrington's Food Map

A resource for providers and support organisations to see the scope and scale of food provision in Warrington.

The map covers:

  • Affordable food spaces
  • Emergency food providers
  • Community fridges
  • Community meals

Got Food?

Have ingredients you have no idea what to do with?

Feeling uninspired? Tap the button below to meet Beccy our Nutrition Worker who has all kinds of quick, cheap and tasty idea for what do with standard food parcel ingredients.

Affordable Community Food Spaces in Warrington

 

The Bread and Butter Thing

TBBT is a food club which is open to anyone. Members can access 3 bags of food for £8.50. This includes one bag of chilled items, one bag of cupboard items and one bag of fruit & veg.

Locations/ Opening times:

Monday: 1:30pm - 2pm The Old School, Fairfield Street, WA1 3GF

Tuesday: 1:30pm - 2pm Sankey Bridges Community Centre, Old Liverpool Road, WA5 1EB

Wednesday: 2:30pm - 3pm Dallam Primary School, Boulting Ave, WA5 0JG

Thursday: 1pm - 1:30pm Birchwood C of E Primary School, Admirals Road, WA3 6QG

Friday: 1:30pm - 2pm East Latchford Friends Westy Community Centre, Bridgewater Avenue, WA4 1TA

Cost: £5 - 1 bumper bag (perfect for a single person household) | £8.50 - 3 x bags (perfect for a couple or family)

To become a member; 

Text 07860063304 with your full name, postcode, and the name of the hub you will be collecting from. Once you are a member you will receive a text every week to ask you if you want an order, reply YES and your order will be available at your chosen hub at the time above.

 

The Community Shop

TCS is a Social Supermarket where you can access deeply discounted food as well as their

community kitchen, activities and support. Members can shop every day and buy as much as they wish.

Location: The Community Shop, 8 Bewsey Park Cl, Bewsey, Warrington WA5 0AN

Opening times: Monday - Friday; 10am - 6pm & Saturday 10am - 4pm

Cost: Membership is free and you can purchase any items you wish

To become a member; You must be on a means-tested benefit to become a member. Turn up during the opening hours or go to www.companyshopgroup.co.uk/community-shop-membership to sign up. You must bring proof of address and benefit on first visit.

 

The Community Grocery Warrington 

CGW is a Food Pantry where anyone who is feeling the financial impact of the rising cost of living can become a member.

Members can purchase up to 12 items for £5, 18 items for £7.50 or 24 items for £10.

This includes fruit & veg/ fresh/ cupboard/ frozen items. They also sell 'little extras' which you can purchase in addition to your shop. Members can shop everyday and can access their cafe and courses run by life church

Location: LIFE Church Home Warrington, Cotswold Road, Orford, Warrington, WA2 9SE

Opening times: Monday - Friday; 9:30am - 2pm

Cost: Membership fee - £5 per year, £5/£7.50 or £10 per shop

To become a member; Just turn up during the opening hours and you can sign up.

 

The Little Shop - Warrington 

TLSW at Latchford is an Affordable Food Pantry where anyone can become a member. The shop stocks fresh fruit & veg/ chilled/ cupboard/ frozen items. Members typically save over £15 per shop and can purchase 10 items plus extra fruit & veg for £5.

Location: Latchford Baptist Church, Loushers Lane, Latchford, WA4 2RP

Opening times: Tuesday: 5pm - 7pm

Thursday: 10:30am - 12:30pm & 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Cost: £5 per shop (membership is free)

To become a member; Just turn up during the opening hours and you can sign up with a team member.

 

The Little Shop at Fearnhead 

TLSF is an Affordable Food Pantry where anyone can become a member. The shop stocks fresh fruit & veg/ chilled/ cupboard/ frozen items. Members typically save over £15 per shop. Members can purchase 10 items plus extra fruit & veg for £5.

Location: Fearnhead Cross Community Centre, Insall Road, Fearnhead, WA2 0HD

Opening times: Tuesday: 10am - 12pm

Wednesday: 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3:30pm

Thursday: 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Cost: £5 per shop (membership is free)

To become a member; Just turn up during the opening hours and you can sign up with a team member. 

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Warrington Voluntary Action supports the development of a vibrant, thriving and sustainable VCSE sector to meet the diverse needs of local communities.