Help with food

Southampton City Mission run basics banks at venues across the city Monday to Friday. You will need a referral to access an emergency food package. You can get a referral from:

• Southampton based charities (examples include No Limits, SARC, Advice in Southampton)
• Housing associations
• Churches
• Mental health services
• Citizens Advice
• Debt charities
• Health visitors
• Schools
• Many different NHS departments including some GP surgeries

When a referral agent has agreed to refer you to the Basics Bank, they will fill in an online voucher with your details. With this voucher you can go to any of the Basic Bank Food Venues to collect your food.

If you need more information about accessing food banks please contact The Southampton Welfare Line 023 8001 0883 based at SCRATCH charity, available from Monday to Friday 9:30am - 12:30pm and 1:30pm - 4pm. There will be an answering machine at all other times. This service can assist you by providing information about support available locally.

There are a range of food membership clubs across the city.

You pay a weekly membership and can then select food items. Each club has different rules around membership and what they offer so if you are unsure please get in touch with them first.

Waiting lists may apply.

There are some food larders and cafes who provide food to those in need.

You can turn up and get food when needed depending on what’s available.

SO:Linked provides an up-to-date list of all food projects in Southampton. This includes community larder and cafes. Find out more about the Food Provisions Venues in Southampton (see 'Booklet #1: "Food"').

There are a range of venues who provide meals for those in need across the city.

SO:Linked provides an up-to-date list of all food projects in Southampton. This includes cooked hot meals around the city. More information can be found on the SO:Linked website (see 'Booklet #1: "Food"').