Food banks

Food banks provide around 3 days food for your household if you cannot afford to buy food.

Some food banks need a referral before you visit. If you’re using a food bank for the first time, you’ll need to show a form of ID.

Get a food bank referral

Food banks accept referrals from a wide range of local community organisations, including schools and support workers.

If you’re a council tenant, your local housing office can refer you.

11am to 1pm

Hope Church Hall, Fraser Road, PO5 4QA

3-day food parcel
food bank voucher or e-referral required
if you are visiting for the first time, you will need to show a form of ID before receiving a foodbank voucher

10am to 11am

City Life Church, 85 Tangier Road, PO3 6JH

food bank voucher or e-referral required
if you are visiting for the first time, you will need to show a form of ID before receiving a foodbank voucher

11am to 12pm

All Saints Church, 334 Commercial Road, PO1 4BT

3-day emergency food parcel and toiletries (when available)
get an e-voucher before you visit – available from community organisations, including Portsmouth City Council, family hubs, housing offices, Advice Portsmouth
if you are visiting the food bank for the first time, you will need to show a form of ID before you can get a foodbank voucher

12pm to 3pm

Haven Community Centre, Lake Road, PO1 4HA

11am to 1pm

Hope Church Hall, Fraser Road, PO5 4QA

3-day food parcel
food bank voucher or e-referral required
if you are visiting for the first time, you will need to show a form of ID before receiving a foodbank voucher

12pm to 2pm

Paulsgrove Baptist Church, Woofferton Road, PO6 4DW

11am to 1pm

Hope Church Hall, Fraser Road, PO5 4QA

3-day food parcel
food bank voucher or e-referral required
if you are visiting for the first time, you will need to show a form of ID before you can get a foodbank voucher