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We're inviting businesses to help support the work that keeps food bank information accurate and up to date.

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foodbanks.co.uk is a free directory of food banks, pantries and community larders across the UK.

Use the search to find your nearest food bank.

This directory is free to use and always will be. It is funded by one supporting business in each county.

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Welcome to FoodBanks.co.uk

We understand that times are tough, and putting food on the table isn’t always easy. So we created this site to give you simple, clear answers to the most common questions you have about food banks in the UK, including how they work, and how they can help you and your family in your time of need. 

Whether you’re looking for advice, practical tips, or just a bit of reassurance, we’re here for you every step of the way.

In addition, we're dedicated to helping people across the UK find their local food bank support quickly and easily by providing an independent, comprehensive, up-to-date directory of local food banks.

Our aim is to ensure everyone in the UK can find the food bank information they need when they need it most.

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Be the reason someone finds a meal tonight

Every day, people across the UK reach a moment they never imagined, choosing between heating, rent and food. For many, this directory is the first step towards a warm meal, a listening ear and a way forward. We keep it free, accurate and easy to use because nobody should face that search alone.

Local and national businesses can stand alongside us. Your support helps maintain this lifeline, protect the data and reach more families when they need it most.

Partner with foodbanks.co.uk

Businesses who choose to stand with us do it quietly and for the right reasons, because families in their community are struggling, and helping them find food should never be hard. It is a simple, genuine way to live out your commitment to the communities you are part of.

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