For anyone needing extra support we have provided a list of local food banks.  We have not been advised that any soup kitchens are running at the present time.

Adventist Food Bank

215 Great Brickkiln Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0PN - View location here

Email: joandorsetamore@gmail.com​​​​​​​
Website: greatbrickkiln.adventistchurch.org.uk

  • Referrals from agencies only (email referrals are not accepted) 
  • Phone between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 
  • Deliveries are made on the same day as referral between 1.00 pm and 8.00 pm but while high demand, some may take up to 24 hours from referral 
  • Limit of 3 parcels in a 6-month period for a single person, couple or family. 

Ashmore Park Foodbank

St Alban’s Church, Griffiths Drive, Ashmore Park, WV11 2LJ - View location here

Telephone: 01902 732317 (c/o St Alban’s Church)
Email: ashmoreparkpantry@gmail.com
Facebook: @StAlbansAP

  • Open Tuesday 9.00 – 11.00 a.m. and Friday 4.00 – 6.00 p.m. 
  • Only for residents of WV11 postcode area – Ashmore Park and Wednesfield 
  • Anyone short of food can go in person to collect what they need, or a collection can be made on behalf of someone else in need.

 

Baby Bank Wednesfield

Wednesfield Seventh Day Adventist Church, Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, WV11 1TP - View location here

Telephone: Call or Message 07424 668772
Email: wednesfieldbabybank@gmail.com

  • By referral only from a wide range of recognised statutory and voluntary support service 
  • Open to take enquiries Monday – Thursday 10am – 4pm 
  • Opens Thursdays 4pm – 6pm for appointments 
  • Clothing and baby items for ages 0-2 years.

Christian Life Centre – Oasis Warm Hub

The Apostolic Church, Christian Life Centre, Sedgley Street, Blakenhall WV2 3AJ - View location here

Telephone: 01902 428345
Email: admin@clcwolverhampton.org

  • Open Thursdays and Fridays 12.00 noon – 3.00 p.m. (tea, coffee, cakes, biscuits throughout the day and soup and bread roll during lunch time).

Please Note Christmas and New Year Opening Times
Open 19th December 2024 as normal – 12.00 – 3.00 p.m.
Thursday 26th December 2024 - CLOSED
Thursday 2nd January 2025 - CLOSED

Elias Mattu Foundation

8 Owen Road, Pennfields, Wolverhampton, WV3 0HP - View location here

Telephone: Asha Mattu – 07904 310530 or Manj Sidhu – 07427 173171

Email for referrals: enquiries@eliasmattufoundation.com

  • Referrals are taken by professionals and self-referral depending on circumstances. 
  • Delivery in Wolverhampton City on Saturdays between 10am – 4pm 
  • WV3 0, WV8, WV9, WV10, WV11, WV12, WV13 and WV14 postcodes are on collection only on Saturday between 11am – 12 noon

Please Note Christmas and New Year Opening Times
Closed from Monday 16th December 2025 until Friday 3rd January 2025.

Every Family Counts

Address: Low Hill Nursery School, Jenks Road, Low Hill, Wolverhampton. WV10 9JN - View location here

Telephone: 01902 558124

  • Open for referrals from agencies only on Wednesdays between 9.00 – 11.00 a.m.
  • Collection only on Wednesday afternoon.
  • Limited to 2 parcels in a 5 week period.

Everyone Prosper SDB Foodbank

Telephone: 07417 591746
Email: everyoneprospersdb@gmail.com

  • Emergency food parcel collection only on Tuesdays 6.00 – 8.00 p.m.

Excel Church Food Bank

Address: Bilston People's Centre, Excel Church, Wolverhampton Street, Bilston, WV14 0LT - View location here

Email: foodbank@excelchurch.org.uk

  • Excel Church Foodbank will re-open from Monday 20th June 2022 and operate on a referral only basis. 
  • Referrals are accepted from agencies, organisations and professionals. 
  • Self-referrals are not accepted. 
  • To make a referral, the form can be completed and submitted online
  • A referral is valid for one parcel/one week of food support. Should the person you are referring need more than one parcel/one week of food support, then a separate referral will need to be made. 
  • Sufficient non-perishable food and fresh produce will be provided for the size of the household. 
  • The foodbank will operate as an emergency service for people in crisis and as such, will only offer 3 food parcels in a 6-month period. 
  • Food parcels are limited to people living in the Bilston (WV14) and Ettingshall (WV2) areas of the city. 
  • The foodbank is open once a week, on Mondays from 12.00 noon – 2.00 p.m. and food parcels need to be collected during this time. Deliveries are unavailable at present. 
  • Referrals can be made at any time up until 10.00 a.m. on a Monday. 

Foodcycle Wolverhampton

Wesleyan Holiness Church, 2 Merridale Lane, WV3 9RD - View location here

Telephone: 01902 822070
Email: wolverhampton@foodcycle.org.uk 
Website: FoodCycle Wolverhampton

  • Foodcycle Wolverhampton is a community dining charity, open on Wednesdays only from 5.00 p.m. They welcome anyone to attend as a guest and enjoy a free hot meal. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

Gloucester Street Church and Community Centre

1-8 Gloucester Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0PT - View location here

Telephone: 01902 822070
Email: gloucesterstreet@cogop.org.uk 
Website: facebook.com/pg/GloucesterStCC 

  • Are available to take referrals but then will refer request on to a foodbank and will arrange delivery of the food parcel.

Good Shepherd Ministry

65 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4QU - View location here

Telephone: 01902 399955
Email: office@gsmwolverhampton.org.uk
Website: gsmwolverhampton.org.uk

  • Individuals: dining service available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12pm – 2pm. No referral necessary.
  • Families: Referral required from recognised organisation (Eg school, CAB, Social Care, DWP) to access Family Food Pantry on Tuesdays 9.30am – 12pm.
    • Please note: the referral will provide the family up to a maximum of 6 visits, whether that is spread over 6 weeks, six months or the year.

Please Note Christmas and New Year Opening Times
Monday 23rd December 2024 – normal dining service 12.00 – 2.00 p.m.
Tuesday 24th December 2024 – Family Pantry (by referral only*) 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
Wednesday 25th December 2024 – Christmas Day Brunch 10.00 – 11.30 a.m.
Thursday 26th December 2024 – CLOSED
Friday 27th December 2024 – Takeaway Lunch 12.00 – 1.30 p.m.
Monday 30th December 2024 - Takeaway Lunch 12.00 – 1.30 p.m.
Tuesday 31st December 2024 – Family Pantry (by referral only*) 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
Wednesday 1st January 2025 – Takeaway Lunch 12.00 – 1.30 p.m.
Thursday 2nd January 2025 – open for staff only
Friday 3rd January 2025 – Takeaway Lunch 12.00 – 1.30 p.m.
*New Family Pantry Referrals should be made before 20th December 2024
Monday 6th January 2025 – open as normal

Hope Community Project (Wolverhampton) – Breaking Bread Food Pantry

40 Ling House , Long Ley, Wolverhampton, WV10 0HH - View location here

Telephone: 01902 556645
Email: enquiries@hope-cp.org.uk
Website: hopecommunityproject.org.uk
Twitter: Hope_Nicolas

  • Every Wednesday to everyone between 1.00 – 2.30 p.m. at The Hope Centre. Clients contribute as much as they can afford for fresh produce including meat, fruit and vegetables and dairy produce.
  • Emergency food parcels available on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Referrals for emergency food parcels to be made via email or telephone. Client’s name and address and the reason for the referral is also required.

iCare Wolverhampton (UKIM)

213 Newhampton Road East, Wolverhampton, WV1 4BB - View location here

Telephone: 07745 203836
Email: icare.wolverhampton@ukim.org

  • Referrals from agencies and professionals are taken (e.g. Social Services, Citizens Advice, etc.) 
  • Self-referrals subject to circumstances and eligibility 
  • Text/Phone between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday 
  • Ambient food packs are provided to support local Wolverhampton households in the middle of every month. (We encourage recipients to pick these up if possible, alternatively these can be delivered depending on volunteers availability) 
  • Hot meals are provided to shelters, homeless centres and other charitable groups in need. Centres must be registered with us to receive these. These are provided at the end of every month 
  • Pick-ups and deliveries are done on Saturday mornings. Recipients are informed of date prior to this 
  • If you have registered with us, we will inform you of the upcoming Food Hub activities. 

Mount Zion 7th Day COG Family Ministry Food Bank

141 Caledonia Road Wolverhampton WV2 1JA - View location here

Telephone: 07427 584219 - Hazel
Email: mzcogfamilyministry@hotmail.com
Website: justfamilyministry.com/

  • Open Wednesday between 2pm – 4pm 
  • Referrals are accepted and also members of the public can collect. All are welcome and only contact details are required. 
  • Please contact the mobile number shown to arrange an appointment for collection. 
  • Deliveries are on arrangement from official referrals only. 

New Testament Church of God, Harvest Community Food Bank

New Trust Centre, 1 Wolverhampton Road (on the corner of Woden Road & Wolverhampton Road), Heath Town, Wolverhampton, WV10 0PD - View location here

Telephone: 01902 453190 / 07722 709671
Email: info@ntcgharvesttemple.org.uk
Website: www.ntcgharvesttemple.org.uk

  • Harvest Community Food Bank open Fridays between 3.30pm - 4.30pm 
  • No referral necessary but proof of address is required.

Oasis Food Bank

78a Walsall Street Wolverhampton WV1 3LP - View location here

Telephone: 01902 450888 / 07555 644851
Email: info@comtranes.org
Website: comtranes.org

  • Food Bank is open from 4.30 – 5.30 p.m. every Saturday - collection only.

Please Note Christmas and New Year Opening Times
Closed until 4th January 2025.
Food parcels are still available but require 2 hours prior notice by calling 01902 450888.

Secret Angels Food Bank

Park Village Education Centre Cannock Road Wolverhampton WV10 9QE - View location here

Telephone: 07913 136307
Email: info@secretangels.org.uk

  • Runs every Tuesday between 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. – collection only
  • Bring your own bags
  • Referrals from agencies welcome and self-referrals. Details required – client’s name and address and the reason for the referral.

Please Note Christmas and New Year Opening Times
Tuesday 24th December 2024 open 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
Tuesday 31st December 2024 – CLOSED
Tuesday 7th January 2025 open 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.

The Love Soup Kitchen

78a Walsall Street Wolverhampton WV1 3LP - View location here

Telephone: 01902 450888 / 07555 644851
Email: info@comtranes.org
Website: comtranes.org

  • Provides a soup kitchen that runs every Saturday from 4.30 – 5.30 p.m. People attending the soup kitchen can receive a hot meal to take away. 
  • People can contact the soup kitchen by calling, texting or by using WhatsApp.

The Well

Unit 16, Wulfrun Trading Estate, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6HH - View location here

Telephone: 01902 256523
Email: referrals@thewellwolverhampton.co.uk
Website: www.thewellwolverhampton.co.uk

  • Referrals accepted by phone from a wide range of recognised statutory & voluntary support services, (e.g. Social Services, Citizens Advice, Refugee and Migrant Centre), Tuesday – Friday between 9.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.
  • Parcels delivered the next day after the referral has been received between 9am – 1pm.

Please Note Christmas and New Year Opening Times
Last referral day is Friday 20th December 2024 for delivery on 23rd December 2024.
Closed for the month of January 2025.
Referral line will re-open on Tuesday 4th February 2025.

Wolverhampton Muslim Forum

The Elms Resource Centre, Manby Close, Wolverhampton, WV6 0QR - View location here

Telephone: 01902 422922
Email: FoodBank@muslimforum.org.uk

  • Food Bank open every Thursday between 11.30 – 1.30 p.m.
  • Food parcels are collection only. Deliveries can be made upon request if cannot collect.
  • Referrals are welcome – message via WhatsApp on 01902 422022 or via telephone on the same number where a voicemail can be left.
  • Covers all of the Wolverhampton area.
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