Support with obtaining food
Brighton and Hove
Brighton Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank, sessions on Monday – Wednesday 10am-4pm. For people living in postcodes: BN1 1-8 / BN2 0, 1, 3, 9 / BN3 1.
Telephone: 01273 609484 - Option 1
foodbank@bhcm.org.uk
Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project
Hot lunch is offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 1pm, for a suggested donation of £1.
Visit WebsiteClarendon Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank, sessions on Thursdays 10am-1pm. For people living in central Brighton covering Brighton Marina – Brunswick and through Preston and Hollingdean all the way up to and including Patcham, Hollingbury and Westdene.
Telephone: 07706324851
clarendonfoodbank@weareemmanuel.com
Cornerstone Community Centre
Referral-only foodbank, sessions on Fridays, 1-3pm. For people living in postcodes: BN3 1-8. Holland Road Baptist Church, BN3 1JN
Telephone: 07483 819293
cornerstonecommunitycentre@hotmail.com
Hangleton and West Blatchington Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank, sessions on Wednesdays, 12-2pm. For people living in postcodes: BN3 6-8.
Telephone: 07990 631892
info@hangletonfoodbank.org
Hollingdean Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank, sessions on Wednesdays, 10:30am-1:30pm. For people living in postcodes: BN1 9, BN2 4.
Telephone: 07386 767001
info@hollingdean.foodbank.org.uk
Moulsecoomb Community Market
Referral-only foodbank, sessions on Wednesdays, 10:30am-12pm. For people living in postcodes: BN1 9, BN2 4.
Telephone: 07925 523924 (text-only)
mcm@our-mcm.org.uk
Oasis Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank, sessions on Wednesdays, 10am-12pm. For people living in postcodes: BN3 8.
Oasis Christian Fellowship, BN3 8EQ. 
oasisfoodbank@weareemmanuel.com
Salvation Army Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank, sessions on Fridays, 10am-2pm. For people living in postcodes: BN3 2, 3, 5.
Telephone: 07551 572205
foodbankathovecorps@salvationarmy.org.uk
Villas Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank, sessions on Mondays, 10am-12pm. For people living in postcodes: BN3 2, 3, 5.
Telephone: 07548 835610
villasfoodbank@weareemmanuel.com
Voices in Exile Foodbank
Culturally appropriate foodbank available for up to 12 weeks, open on a weekly basis.
Telephone: 01273 328598
administrator@voicesinexile.org
Whitehawk Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank, sessions on Thursdays, 10am-1pm. For people living in postcodes: BN2 5, 7.
info@thewhitehawk.foodbank.org.uk
Woodingdean Food Hub
Referral-only foodbank, sessions on Fridays, 10am-2pm. For people living in postcodes: BN2 6.
Telephone: 07876 404004
woodingdeanfoodhub@gmail.com
East Sussex
Bexhill and Battle Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank, sessions on: 
Tuesdays 1-3pm, Thursdays 10am-12pm,  Fridays 3-5pm (Bexhill)
Wednesdays 1-2:30pm (Battle)
Telephone: 01424 322541 (Bexhill), 01424 322541 (Battle)
ccpantry@btinternet.com
Crowborough Community Fridge
£2 per visit, open to everyone. Open daily at various times (see website for details). 
Telephone: 07943 275219
Crowborough Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank, with collections by appointment.
Telephone: 07936 515798 
info@crowborough.foodbank.org.uk
Eastbourne Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank.
Telephone: 01323 409925
admin@eastbourne.foodbank.org.uk
Fitzjohn’s Foodbank and Community Café, Lewes
Foodbank on Mondays, 1-2:30pm. Community café for donate-as-you-can cost on Mondays from 12:30pm.
Telephone: 07598 713444
coordinator@fitzjohnsfoodbank.co.uk
Forest Row Community Fridge
Open to everyone on a pay-as-you-can basis. Open daily at various times (please see website for details).
Telephone: 07936 515798
info@crowborough.foodbank.org.uk
Hailsham Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank.
Telephone: 01323 398358
info@hailsham.foodbank.org.uk
Hastings Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank.
Telephone: 01424 753322
info@hastings.foodbank.org.uk
Hastings Food Pantry
Food pantry open to all, £3 per weekly visit. Open Tuesdays and Fridays, 10am-1pm. 
Telephone: 01424 444 691
etc.pantry@btinternet.com
Havens Food Cooperative Community Pantry
A low-cost community shop open daily from 9am.
Visit WebsiteHeathfield Community Fridge
Surplus food available at no cost. No referral needed.
Telephone: 01435 867 195
communitywork@unionchurchheathfield.org
Karmabank Community Kitchen, St Leonard’s-on-sea
Nutritious three-course vegetarian meals available on Thursdays, 1-3pm. 
community@karmabank.co
Landport Foodbank, Lewes
Referral-only foodbank on Mondays, 12-1pm.
Telephone: 07539 306585
admin@mallingfoodbank.org
Newhaven Baptist Church Foodbank
Pay-what-you-can supermarket and community café. Open on Tuesdays, 11am-1:30pm.
Telephone: 07312 036610
katecarver1@gmail.com
Newhaven Community Supermarket and Café
Pay-what-you-can supermarket and community café. Open on Tuesdays, 11am-1:30pm.
Telephone: 01273 517250
food@sussexcommunity.org.uk
Old Town Community Fridge, Eastbourne
£2 per visit. Open on Wednesdays, 8:30-10am.
Telephone: 01323 737974
helpdesk@victoriabaptist.org.uk
Peacehaven Community Supermarket and Café
Pay-as-you-can supermarket and community café. Open on Thursdays, 11am-1:30pm.
Telephone: 01273 517250
food@sussexcommunity.org.uk
Ringmer Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank. Open on Mondays (not including Bank Holidays), 11am-12pm.
Telephone: 07586 742842
ringmerbaptist@gmail.com
Rye Foodbank
No referral required. Open on Wednesdays, 12-2pm. 
Telephone: 07526 349847
ryefoodbank@gmail.com
Seaford Environmental Alliance Community Larder
Pay-as-you-can market. Open on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays, 10am-1pm.
Visit WebsiteSeahaven Storehouse Foodbank, Seaford
Referral-only foodbank on Thursdays, 11:30am-2pm.
Telephone: 07921 844930
seahavenstorehouse@gmail.com
Seaside Community Fridge, Eastbourne
£2 per visit. Open Tuesdays – Fridays at various times (please see website for details). Also has baby-related items.
Telephone: 01323 371322
Sidley Marketplace Community Food Larder
£2 per visit. Open on Tuesdays, 10am-12pm.
Telephone: 01424 223217
office@freedomchurchbexhill.com
Uckfield Community Fridge
Surplus food available. Open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at various times (please see website for details). 
uckfieldcommunityfridge@gmail.com
Uckfield Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank.
Telephone: 01825 745489
admin@uckfield.foodbank.org.uk
Willingdon Trees Community Fridge and Pantry, Eastbourne
£2 per visit. Open weekdays except Thursdays, from 10am-12pm.
Telephone: 01323 504438
hello@willingdontrees.org.uk
West Sussex
Adur Community Café
Pay-as-you-can hot meals available on Fridays, 6:30-8:30pm.
Telephone: 07784 274008
office@adurcommunitycafe.org
Bags of Hope, Goring-by-Sea
Pay-as-you-can hot meals available on Fridays, 6:30-8:30pm. Prebook the bag for collection on the website:
Visit WebsiteBognor Community Pantry
Open every day except Sunday, 10am-4pm. Food available for a suggested donation. Non-perishable store cupboard items and toiletries. Fresh and frozen food sometimes available.
Visit WebsiteBroadwater Support Group and Community Hub
Food pantry, pet food pantry, free café and school uniform exchange. Please see website for opening times.
4broadwater@gmail.com
Burgess Hill Foodbank
Referral-only from partners listed on the website. Open during the following times: Burgess Hill – Tuesdays and Thursdays (11am-1pm), Saturdays (10am-12pm). Hassocks – Fridays, (10am-12pm) Hurstpierpoint – delivery service on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Visit WebsiteChichester Community Chest
Free food shelf and fridge with surplus produce , open every day 9am - 4pm. 
community@chichestercdt.org.uk 
Chichester District Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank.
Telephone: 01243 773687
sarah@chichesterdistrict.foodbank.org.uk
Community fridge on tour
Angmering Community Centre, Foxwood Avenue, BN16 4FU - Weds 2.30-3.30pm
Rustington Methodist Church, Claigmar Road, BN16 2NL - Weds 2 – 3pm and Saturdays 11am – 12pm
Conservative Hall, Sea Road, East Preston, BN16 1NN - Weds 1.45 – 2.15pm
Chilgrove House, Wick, Littlehampton, BN17 7JD - Weds 1.30pm
Easter Team Foodbank, Crawley
Food parcels, toiletries including infant feeds and nappies.
Parcel Request Line: 07940 900948
office@theeasterteam.org
Fittleworth Food Angels
A Food Angels scheme funded by donations which can provide help in Fittleworth (and hamlets very close by). This can be one-off or longer term support. Supplies given in the food box include fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, milk, meat, cheese, tinned foods, frozen items and treats.
Telephone: 01798 865907
fittleworthstores@outlook.com
Freeshop Crawley
Provides a free weekly food shop for a maximum of 6 months. Open daily except Sundays and Mondays. Proof of Crawley address required.
Telephone: 07861 907133
info@freeshopcrawley.com
Haywards Heath Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank.
Telephone: 07884 106719
info@haywardsheath.foodbank.org.uk 
Horsham District Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank.
Telephone: 0300 124 0204
support@horsham-matters.org.uk 
Jeneses Foodbank, Bognor
No referral required. Mixture of non-perishable and fresh produce, frozen and chilled items, ready made pastries, cakes and bread for a suggested donation. Open on weekdays, 9am-2pm. On Friday mornings, breakfast is provided.
Visit WebsiteKirdford and Plaistow Food Bank
A small local food bank that will deliver free essentials to homes in the area and can also provide details of other support available.
Telephone: 07398247562foodbank-kwpchurch@proton.me  
Lancing and Sompting Churches Foodbank
Open at Adur West Family Hub on Thursdays from 10am -12:30pm and Harriet Johnson Centre in Sompting on Tuesdays from 10 - 11:30am.
Telephone: 07719 196735
Littlehampton Community Fridge
No referral needed. Mixture of fresh and frozen food, bakery items and long-life products and people can take 5 items per adult, per day (plus bread). Opening times: Monday: 11am-12pm, Wednesday: 2.30pm-3.30pm, Thursday: 10.30am-11.30am, Friday: 11am-12pm, Saturday: 10.30am-12pm.
Visit WebsiteLittlehampton Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank.
Telephone: 01903 782744
hello@arunchurch.com
Salvation Army Open House, Bognor
No referral needed. Surplus fruit and vegetables as available, breakfast rolls, hot drinks, connection, community and support. Open Tuesday mornings 9-11am.
Visit WebsiteShoreham Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank, open on Tuesday mornings.
Telephone: 07708 384906 info@shoreham.foodbank.org.uk
Shoreham and Adur Community Foodbank
Open for food collections on Fridays, 10am-12pm.
Telephone: 07591 076738shorehamandadur@food-bank.org.uk
St Matt’s Meals at St Matthew’s Church, Worthing
Provides free groceries for anyone in need living within a mile of the church at BN11 4HB. Provides three days’ worth of main courses and desserts for each person in the household, delivered to their door.
Telephone: 01903 207024
office@stmatthewsworthing.org
St Peter’s and St Paul’s Pantry, Rustington
No referral needed. Food is a mixture of fresh, frozen and long life. Opening times: 1st Wednesday of the month: 4pm-6pm, 2nd Wednesday: 8.30am- 10am, 3rd Wednesday: 4pm-6pm, 4th & 5th Wednesday: 10am-12pm.
Community Centre, Chichester
No referral needed. Coffee and surplus food stand, open every Tuesday, 10-11.30am. Breakfast Club on the second Saturday of each month, where people can have cereals, toast and a full cooked breakfast for £2 plus a free surplus food table 10am-11.30am.
UK Harvest Community Food Hub, Bognor
Suggested donation of £3.50 for a bag of food. Takes place on the first Wednesday of each month, 10-11am.
Visit WebsiteUK Harvest Community Food Hub, Chichester Farmers’ Market in East Street
First Friday of every month, 9am - 2pm.
Visit WebsiteCommunity Food Hub, Broadfield Library, Crawley
Suggested donation of £3.50 for a bag of food. Takes place on the third Wednesday of each month, 10-11am.
Visit WebsiteUK Harvest Community Food Hub, Southwick
Suggested donation of £3.50 for a bag of food. For dates and times, please see the website.
Visit WebsiteUK Harvest Community Food Hub, Worthing
Suggested donation of £3.50 for a bag of food. For dates and times, please see the website.
Visit WebsiteWestergate Church Foodbank, Chichester
Open on Fridays, 12-2pm.
Wickbourne Centre
A small free food pantry where visitors can help themselves to five items per visit, as well as a range of different support services for families including issuing food bank vouchers. Open weekdays, 9.15am - 5pm.
Visit WebsiteWorthing Food Foundation
Provides food for people in need.
Telephone: 01903 442149
food@lesaldenfoundation.org.uk 
Worthing Foodbank
Referral-only foodbank, open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2-3:30pm.
Telephone: 07918 759664hello@worthingfoodbank.co.uk  
Worthing Vegan Foodbank
Foodbank open on Tuesdays, 11am-5pm.
Telephone: 07775 556974
support@worthingveganfoodbank.co.uk