Food banks in Central Bedfordshire
We're aware that some smaller food larders/fridges in the community are supporting people to access during the cost of living crisis. To find out more, please email us: partnerships.communityengagementteam@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
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Flitwick Community Fridge
Supporting people from Flitwick, Ampthill and the surrounding villages.
Operated by Flitwick Town Council, Flitwick Community Fridge is a food sustainability initiative that brings people and businesses together to share food, meet, learn new skills, and prevent fresh food from going to waste. This service also aims to assist local people affected by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, especially working families. All food is free.
The Need Project
Covering Central Bedfordshire (and some people outside of this area).
Visit the Need Project's website
Biggleswade Baptist Church
Supporting people with the SG18 postcode, in Biggleswade and the surrounding villages.
Visit Biggleswade Baptist Church's website
Dunstable Foodbank
Dunstable Foodbank covers people who cannot afford food in LU5 and LU6 postcodes.
Visit Dunstable Food Bank's website
Leighton Linslade Homeless Service (Leighton Linslade Community Foodbank)
Covering Leighton Buzzard, Linslade and the local surrounding areas.
Visit Leighton Linslade Homeless Service's website
Leighton-Linslade Helpers
Visit Leighton Linslade Helpers website
Toddington Community Fridge
Supporting people from Toddington and the surrounding villages.
Operated by Mid Bedfordshire Community Fridge CIC, Toddington Community Fridge is a volunteer-run food sustainability initiative open to everyone, focusing on preventing good food from going to waste. This service also aims to assist local people affected by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, especially working families. All food is free. Service is open between 9:30am to 11am on Saturdays at Wilkinson Hall.