If you’re struggling financially to afford food shopping or to enjoy a hot meal then please do not hesitate to contact the below charitable food services. These incredible charities offer their amazing food services to support those who are really in need in the Bedfordshire community. All services are FREE.
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Pre-bend, 12 – 2 pm |
Pre-bend, 12 - 2 |
Pre-bend, 12 - 2 |
Pre-bend, 12 - 2 |
Pre-bend, 12 - 2 |
Dine with us, 2pm – 4pm *ONLY every 1st AND 3rd SAT in the month |
The Langar Project *ONLY every 1st Sunday of the month |
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IMPAKT food, 10.30 –1.30pm, *slot needs to be pre-booked, see below |
Salvation Army - 1 – 2 pm |
Transfiguration Church, 12 - 2 |
IMPAKT food, 10.30 – 1.30pm, *slot needs to be pre-booked, see below |
Paying Kindness Forward, 5.45 – 6.15pm |
Cresent Care - 6.30 – 7pm *ONLY every 3rd Sunday of the month |
Food bank2 – 4pm |
Food bank1 – 3pmWellbeing Project6 – 7pm |
Food bank1 – 3pm |
Food bank1.30 – 3.30pm and 2 – 4pm |
Food bank1 – 3pm |
SOS Saturday outreach – 6.30 – 8.30pm |
Salvation Army - Only 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of each month |
4Seasons - (alternative weeks) 5 - 7pm Midland road (outisde Tesco/CEX) |
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4Seasons Blue Bag5pm (start time may vary) Depary's Avenue |
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Friday Night Meeting - 7.30-9.30pm |
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Contact: 01234 268569 info@bedford.foodbank.org.uk
Website: https://bedford.foodbank.org.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bedfordfoodbank
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bedfordfoodbank
Location: Various locations – please see their website: https://bedford.foodbank.org.uk/locations/
Times: Monday – Friday at various locations – please see their website: https://bedford.foodbank.org.uk/locations/
Further details: To get help from the food bank please refer to their ‘Get help step’s on their website. You can receive regular food bank parcels to ensure you will receive enough for a nutritionally balanced diet throughout the week:
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Contact: 01234 365955
Website: https://smartcjs.org.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SMARTPrebend
Location: 12 Prebend St, Bedford MK40 1QW
Times: Currently Monday – Friday, 12 – 2pm (hoping to extend these hours soon).
Further details: Takeaway hot lunch lunch provided usually with meat, halal and vegetarian options, they will also accept donations for clothing and other items at the centre.
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Contact: Catherine Dudbridge (Facebook page in development)
Location: The end of De Parys Avenue (by the old taxi rank, near to The Broadway)
Times: 5.45 – 6.15pm every Saturday, before SOS Saturday Outreach starts
Further details: Household items, take away food, and someone to friendly to talk to. The food given is cooked but will need to be re-heated at home.
Beddings, coats, jumpers, boots, clothing, kitchen items, decorative items and will take down your ‘needs’ and will try and source the item for you for the next session.
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Contact: Ravi, 07852 843902
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BedfordLangarProject
Location: Chuch Square, Bedford (aka Pigeon Square), MK40 1LJ
Times: 1st Sunday of every month at 6pm
Further details: Hot Punjabi style curries with rice, chappattis, salad, cake and custard. 99% of their food is vegan so all will suit all dietary requirements and religious beliefs. They have a refreshement area with tea, coffee, chocolates, biscuits, water etc. They also hand out coats, blankets, scaveds, hygiene packs with soap, shower gel, sweets and feminine hygiene for female clients as well as supporting with school uniform items as and when needed. They do sit a sit down meal but you can also take the food away with you if you prefer.
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Contact: Brooke Rosser, 07722 99477, bkool69@icloud.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4seasons-outreach-111883001326132/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4seasons_outreach/
Location: See timetable above
Times: Alternative Mondays and every Friday
Further details: Free hot soup, coffee etc, sandwiches and cake plus food/clothes bank. Also supply fresh meat and fridge items to the outreach session on Fridays. A chance to get warm, speak to others and charge your phone.
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Contact: Andrea Maffei, 07881046255, Andrea@transfigchurch.org
Location: 132 Bedford Rd, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8BQ
Times: Thursday, 12 – 2pm
Further details: Free hot soup, coffee etc, sandwiches and cake plus food/clothes bank. Chance to sit in the warm, have a conversation and charge your phone.
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Contact: 01234 307040
Website: https://impakt.org.uk/food/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IMPAKThousing/
Location: 3 Church Arcade (access via Dane Street), Bedford, MK40 1LQ
Times:
Tuesday - 09:30 for timeslot allocations 10:30 – 13:30 for service.
Friday - 09:30 for timeslot allocations 10:30 – 13:30 for service
Further details:
Fruit, vegetables, salad, bread, sweet and savoury pastries, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, sugar, stock dried pantry items such as tinned beans, soup, tomatoes dried pasta, rice and cereals. Feminine hygiene products, nappies and toiletries.
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Contact: Melanie Stratton (to get in contact with Mel please message her through FB and Instgram)
Facebook: https://facebook.com/loveinabagbedford/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveinabagbedford/
Location: Unit 1, 1 Shuttleworth Road, Elms Farm Industrial Estate, MK41 0HS
Times: No set times but if in need please follow their FB page and also contact Mel via the social media links above.
Further details:
Gifts bags and toiletries full of everyday necessities for those that need in most in the Bedford Community. Inside bags are wash items like shower wash, shampoo and conditioner, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, deodorant, tissues etc. The charity caters for men, women and children.
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Wellbeing Project
Contact: no social media page yet, 01234 349612
Location: Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 73 Bromham Road , MK40 2AQ Bedford,
Times: Every Tuesday 18:00 – 19:00
Further details: Takeaway hot meal or sit-down option
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DineWithUsOnTheStreetsCherriesLegacy
Location: The end of De Parys Avenue (by the old taxi rank, near to The Broadway)
Times: 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month at 2pm
Further details: Takeaway hot meal, veggie option, pudding, sandwiches, pastries, hot and cold drinks, fruit and vegetables, dry foods. A welcoming service for anyone in need, including families.
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Contact: Bev Everitt
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/978203315991319
Location: The end of De Parys Avenue (by the old taxi rank, near to The Broadway)
Times: Saturday, 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Further details: We serve food and drinks, hand out toiletries including goodies, household goods, clothes, fruit, veg and anything else we can source to help homeless and people in need.
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Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/crescentcarefoundation/
Location: Church Square, Bedford (aka Pigeon Square), MK40 1LJ
Times: Between 6.30 – 7pm every 3rd Sunday of the month
Further details:
Vegetarian lentil curry, rice, water, chocolates. When restrictions are lifted they will have a bigger menu. The food is bagged up and ready to take away. We cater for approx 60 people.
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Contact: Graham Bailey, graham.bailey@salvationarmy.org.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BedfordCH
Location: Commercial Road, Bedford, MK40 1QS
Times: 1 – 2 pm every Wednesday, or Sunday (2nd, 4th and 5th of each month)
Further details: Sandwiches with snacks, fruit and hot drink. The Sunday session also includes a hot meal.
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Contact: Emma Johnson, fnm@kingsarms.org
Facebook : facebook.com/kingsarmsbedford
Instagram : instagram.com/kingsarmsbedford
Website: kingsarms.org/fnm
Location: Tavistock Community Centre
Times: Friday evenings, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Further details: FNM is a place known for good food and good news. All guests over 18 are welcome to come and have a sit-down hot meal and dessert. We aim to offer community to those homeless and vulnerably housed and an opportunity to find hope and encouragement.
If you run a charitable food service or provide sustenance such as toiletries and everyday necessities in Bedford and your service isn’t listed here, or if your organisations details are incorrect, please get in touch via our contact form or message us on Facebook or Instagram. For new services we will require:
This list has been created by The Bedford Homeless Partnership. The partnership operate under charity CVS Bedfordshire and who are funded by The HarpurTrust. Within the partnership there are multiple organisations who work together to tackle issues around homelessness in Bedford Borough. To find out more click here.