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Food Support

Emergency food supplies, community meals, and affordable groceries

Norwich Foodbank
Provides three-day emergency food supplies to local people in crisis. Operates on a voucher referral system.
Local people in crisis, referred by a partner agency.
N/A (check website for specific distribution center dates)
Price: Free (requires a voucher)
Henderson Business Centre, 51 Ivy Road, Norwich, NR5 8BF (Main Warehouse and Office)
The Feed Social Supermarket
Offers a wide range of affordable groceries at 60% of typical supermarket prices to help people affected by the cost of living crisis.
Norwich residents affected by the rising cost of living.
N/A
Price: Reduced price (membership is free)
65 Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 3HL
FoodCycle Norwich
Provides free, hot, and nutritious community meals using surplus food. Everyone is welcome, and the goal is to alleviate both food poverty and loneliness.
Anyone needing a hot meal or company.
Check website for specific meal dates/times.
Price: Free
Norwich Quaker Meeting House, Upper Goat Lane, Norwich, NR2 1EW
Feed The People
An outdoor street team that provides free, hot meals on specific days of the week.
People experiencing homelessness and food poverty.
Monday, Wednesday at 7:30pm
Price: Free
Street-based service, check social media for specific meeting points.
The People's Picnic
A grass-roots group serving free, home-cooked meals and food parcels to those in need on the street.
People experiencing homelessness and food poverty.
Tuesday & Saturday evenings around 7:30pm
Price: Free
Street-based service, check website or social media for specific meeting points.
Anon Street Team
An outdoor street team providing free hot meals and essentials to rough sleepers.
People experiencing homelessness and food poverty.
Sunday at 7:00pm
Price: Free
Street-based service, check website or social media for specific meeting points.
The Salvation Army (Pottergate ARC)
A day centre offering low-cost hot breakfasts and lunches, with free toast and pastries. Also provides showers, clothing, and advice.
Rough sleepers and people who are homeless.
Monday-Friday
Price: Breakfast from £0.90, lunch from £1.20 (free options available)
The address is no longer publicly listed. Contact via phone or website for service details.
St Stephen's Church Cafe
A community cafe offering affordable, homemade food and drinks. Operates on a 'pay what you can afford' basis with a minimum charge.
The general public and people experiencing food poverty, homelessness, and isolation.
Monday-Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Price: Pay what you can, minimum £1
St Stephen's Church, Rampant Horse Street, Norwich, NR2 1QP
Emergency:Call 999 or NHS 111