Types of Food Aid Services
Leeds offers various types of food aid services designed to meet the needs of different members of the community. Here are the main types of food aid services you can find in Leeds:
Food Banks
Food banks provide short-term emergency food supplies to individuals and families in crisis. Usually requires a referral from a professional agency to access.
Learn moreFood Drop-ins
Food drop-ins provide hot or cold meals, typically without requiring referrals, available to anyone in need of food.
Learn moreCommunity Food Pantries
Community food pantries provide food at low cost through a membership model, helping families access affordable food.
Learn moreStreet Outreach Services
Street outreach services provide food and essential items to homeless and vulnerable people, delivering services directly on the streets.
Learn moreFinding Emergency Food Aid
If you or someone you know needs emergency food assistance, we can help you find the right service:
Need urgent help?
If you need immediate access to food, visit our Find Emergency Food page to learn how to get emergency assistance.
Healthy Holidays Programme
The Healthy Holidays programme addresses child food insecurity during school holidays by providing nutritious meals and activities. Learn how the Healthy Holidays programme works and how to get involved.
Tackling Food Insecurity Charter
The Leeds Tackling Food Insecurity Charter is a city-wide initiative to create a food poverty-free city. Learn more about the Tackling Food Insecurity Charter.
Case Studies & Toolkits
View our Case Studies & Toolkits to discover success stories and best practices from food aid providers.
Food Providers Map
The map below shows locations of all food providers across Leeds:
Note: This is a sample map image. The actual version would use an interactive map.