Worried about the cost of living? Need support accessing food?
This service provides a comprehensive guide to foodbanks and affordable food projects across Suffolk. Whether you are facing a crisis, looking for ways to top-up your groceries, or seeking free food resources, you can find help here.
- Foodbanks: Crisis food support. You may need a referral—please contact the foodbank directly for details.
- Top-up/Pop-up shops: Open to all. A small fee may be required to access a selection of food to supplement your regular groceries.
- Pantry/Larder/Fridge: Open to all and free to access.
All projects accept donations. Please check with individual projects for specific operating details.
Additional support and resources:
- Foodbank referrals: Find information and get a referral via Citizens Advice. Dedicated helpline: 0808 208 2138.
- Feeding your family: Healthy Start (for pregnant women and families with children under 4), Free School Meals, Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme, and Lowestoft FISH (Food In School Holidays).
- Useful apps: Olio, Too Good To Go, Trolley.co.uk, Kitche, NoWaste.
- Cooking on a budget: Henry, BBC £1 Meals, Abbeycroft Leisure Family Cooking Recipes.
- Food saving tips: Food Savvy, Love Food Hate Waste.
- Supermarket and restaurant offers: Money Saving Expert, Restaurant vouchers and deals.
How to access: Use the map and links provided to find local foodbanks and projects. For foodbank referrals, contact Citizens Advice or the Trussell Trust helpline. Many resources are open to all, with some requiring a small fee or referral.
Most projects are open to all. Some foodbanks require a referral—contact the foodbank directly or use the Citizens Advice helpline. Top-up shops may require a small fee. Pantry/Larder/Fridge projects are free to access. Check with individual projects for specific access details.