Local Food Banks
| Service | Information | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Hatfield Foodbank | To receive help from the Hatfield Foodbank, you will need a food bank Voucher issued by one of their referring agencies. Hatfield Foodbank will then be in the position to provide you with the most appropriate help for your circumstances. The local agency can also provide long term support if needed to help address some of the issues behind the reasons for your crisis. | Gracemead House, Hatfield AL10 8HX For more information, visit Hatfield Foodbank T: 07504627359 E: info@hatfield.foodbank.org.uk |
| Sparks Community Cafe | “Pay What You Can” Cafe. We ask only a donation based on your ability to pay. | Opening times: Weekdays 09:30 – 16:00h (kitchen closes at 15:30h). Closed Saturdays, Sundays and special holidays. T: 07459 273838 E: sparkscafe@resolve-online.org |
| No One Deserves To Go Hungry | Giving surplus food to the community stopping food waste going to landfill. Notification of items we have are posted out through our Facebook page No One Deserves To Go Hungry | Collection by arrangement 82 Travellers Lane Hatfield AL10 |
| 12 Apostles Church Food Bank | Serves Hatfield and nearby areas | Open Weekdays 09:00-17:00 Saturday 10:00 – 17:00 Sunday 08:00 – 13:00 Kentish Lane, Hatfield AL9 6NG T: 01707 650147 |
| New Zion Christian Fellowship Food Bank | Each week we see around 30-35 people who have been given food vouchers by their care professional and we provide a free emergency food parcel to help them, whilst in difficult circumstances. | 40 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL7 3JE Open on Wednesdays 9-11am Referring agencies and organisations, please email: foodbank@newzioncf.net (Christchurch Baptist in W.G.C is an alternative collection point) |
| Food Pantry | Food and household essentials to help with the cost of living. Open to all, no referral needed. | Open on Wednesdays 13:00 – 15:00 Goff’s Oak Methodist Church Newgatestreet Road, Goff’s Oak, EN7 5SS OK Foundation T: 07483 172781 |
| Codicote Food Bank | Codicote Foodbank to help Bridge the Food Gap in our local communities – Codicote, Welwyn, Knebworth, surrounding villages and areas | open on Wednesday 18:00 – 19:00 For more information and referrals please call: T: 07507295627 E: codicotefoodbank@gmail.com |
| Knebworth Food Bank | Due to local demand they are only able to assist residents neighbouring Wewlyn Residents leading up to Knebworth only. | Porta Cabin by Knebworth Post office Knebworth High Street. Open Saturdays 9-11am E: knebworthfoodbank@gmail.com |
| Baby Bank Herts | Baby Bank Herts brings vital help to local vulnerable families facing poverty. They work with referral agencies including: charities, foodbanks, schools, childrens centres , social services, the local council, women’s refuge, agencies which provide support for victims of modern slavery, domestic violence charities, midwifery and nursing teams. | Open Fridays 9am – 5pm To make a referral, please fill in the form or email E: info@babybankherts.org |
| Food Rescue Hub – Welwyn Garden City | Our community has the opportunity to shop and do their bit for their planet and to reduce food waste. Everyone can visit to rescue best before food such as fruit, vegetable, bread and store cupboard items that would otherwise be destined for landfill. They welcome donation for what you take. | Open Tuesdays 9:30 – 11am Attimore Hall P H, Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AD |
| OLIO | The mobile phone app OLIO connects neighbours with each other and with local businesses so surplus food can be shared, not thrown away. This could be food nearing its sell-by date in local stores, spare home-grown vegetables, bread from your baker, or the groceries in your fridge when you go away. For your convenience, OLIO can also be used for non-food household items, too. | Available on Goggle Play and Apple Store |
| Too Good To Go | Every day, unsold food from your favourite restaurants, grocery stores, cafés, and shops goes to waste simply because it hasn’t sold in time. The mobile phone app Too Good To Go makes it easy to make a difference, allowing you to save Surprise Bags of good food at an even better price. | Available on: Google Play and Apple Store |
Animal Food Banks
| Service | Information | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| ALFS (Animal Larder Food and Shelter) | ALFS, Animal Larder Food and Shelter, is a free foodbank providing food parcels and accessories for families with pets, plus they will help with fostering or rehoming. | If you need support or can donate please contact: T: 07714 999581 | E: info@alfsherts.com |
| Pets In Need Herts | Pets In Need is a non-profit community group based in Hertfordshire. PIN is a free animal food bank | For more information and to visit please call: T: 07867 236138 | E: pinherts@mail.com |