Food Banks & Social Supermarkets

In today’s challenging economic climate, many families are feeling the pressure of rising costs. Whether you're struggling to put food on the table or need assistance managing essential living expenses, there are resources available to help. This guide is here to connect you with local food banks, community programs, and other support services that can ease the burden.

Central Halifax

Halifax Community Fridge at Jamia Madni Mosque

A place where people or businesses can leave surplus food and others can pick it up for free. Open to all areas.

• Open: Daily from 11am to 12.30pm.
• Address: Jamia Madni Mosque 117 - 131 Gibbet Street, Halifax. HX1 5LE.
• Mobile: 07790 758618.

Emergency Instant Formula

Open: Between 10am and 4pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

• Address: Customer First Halifax ,19 Horton Street, Calderdale, HX1 1QE
• Phone: (01422) 288005.

Happy Days Community Supermarket

You must be a member to use the supermarket, but it is free to join. You also need to be referred by one of Happy Days' support workers.

• Members can visit the supermarket once a week.
• Pay £6 per visit and can choose up to 15 items.
• Toiletries, up to 3 items can be chosen as part of the weekly shop.

All members can open a Credit Union account, where you get £1 credit every time you shop.

• Open: Wednesday to Saturday from 10am to 3pm.
• Address: Gathering Place, 1 St James Road, Halifax. HX1 1YS.
• Phone: (01422) 381316.
• Website: https://happydaysuk.org/what-we-do/community-supermarket/

Outback Community Food Pantry

A membership based community food pantry. There is a £1 annual membership fee and members pay £4 per visit and can choose up to 10 items. Payment is cash only and membership is by household.

• Open: Tuesdays from 1pm – 4pm.
• Address: The Outback Kitchen, Lightowler Road, Halifax. HX1 5NB.
• Phone: (01422) 342552.
• Website: https://www.halifaxopportunitiestrust.org.uk/places/the-outback-community-kitchen-and-garden/

CTC The Gathering Place

• Address: The Gathering Place, 1 St James Rd, Halifax HX1 1YS
• Phone: 01422 647390 (please ring to check hours)
• Website: https://christians-togethercalder.squarespace.com/our-projects
  

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