Emergency Food Support

Emergency food support is for people who need immediate help accessing food. Food aid providers in Leeds may offer food parcels, hot meals, drop in support, and information about other local services.

The resources below can help users find food aid locations, check opening times, and access contact details before visiting.

Map showing food aid providers across Leeds

Geographical Map for Food Aid Provision

This interactive map shows food aid services across different areas of Leeds. It can help users find support close to where they live, compare nearby locations, and plan the easiest route to access food support.

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Food aid and homeless provision document for Leeds

Food Banks and Food Parcels

Food banks provide emergency food parcels for people experiencing financial difficulty or crisis. Some food banks require a referral, while others may accept direct contact.

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Map of food support services in Leeds city centre

Leeds City Centre Map

This map highlights food support services available in and around Leeds city centre. It is useful for people who need support that is easy to reach on foot or by public transport.

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Food Drop Ins

Food drop ins, also known as soup kitchens, provide meals, food parcels, and informal support. Many services can be accessed without a referral.

St George's Crypt

Service: Free lunchtime meal

Open: Monday to Friday, 12:00-12:35pm

Address: Great George Street, LS1 3BR

St Anne's Resource Centre

Service: Breakfast and evening food support groups

Open: Monday to Friday breakfast, 8:30-10:00am

Address: York Street, LS9 8AA

Neruka's Soup Kitchen

Service: Meal, food parcels and signposting

Open: Wednesday, 11:30am-1:30pm

Address: 50 Gledhow Road, LS8 5ES

UCKG Help Centre

Service: Food and befriending support

Open: Saturday, 11:00am-1:00pm

Address: 12 Regent Street, LS2 7QA

Life Church

Service: Food, drinks, clothing and befriending

Open: Thursday, 12:30-2:30pm

Address: 98 Kirkstall Road, LS3 1HD

Salvation Army Central Drop-in

Service: Hot food, takeaway and food parcels

Open: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00-11:30am

Address: Nile Street, LS2 7QY

FoodCycle Seacroft

Service: Free hot meal, no booking needed

Open: Tuesday, 6:30pm

Address: Chapel FM Arts Centre, York Road, LS14 6JB

FoodCycle Beeston & Holbeck

Service: Free hot meal, no booking needed

Open: Wednesday, 6:30pm

Address: St Luke's Church, Malvern Road, Holbeck, LS11 8PD

Meeting Point

Service: Hot meal, food parcels, advocacy and support

Open: Monday, 2:30-5:30pm

Address: Christ Church, Armley Ridge Road, LS12 3LE