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.

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.

CTC The Gathering Place

North Halifax

Noah’s Ark Centre

If you need support and advice, please get in touch with the Noah's Ark Centre:

Holy Nativity Church, Mixenden

For people living in the local area. Emergency food parcels and community drop-in. Warm space with hot drink, toast and a chat.

Lower Calder Valley

Brighouse Central Food Bank

Elland and District Food Bank

  • Open: Saturdays from 10.15am to 11.45am.
  • Phone: 07440 682614
  • Email: edfbcio23@gmail.com
  • Address: Southgate Methodist Church, Langdale St, Elland. HX5 0JL.

The Salvation Army (Brighouse)

  • Open: Wednesdays from 9.30am to 12 noon for referrals only. Food parcels are available once per month only.
  • Phone: (01484) 401175
  • Address: 33 King St, Brighouse. HD6 1NX.
  • Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/brighouse

Building Bridges Food Hub Brighouse

Social supermarket, which covers Brighouse (HD6) and Lightcliffe (HX3).

  • Members pay a one off registration fee of £4 then order online once each week and pay £3 for a basket of up to 20 items.
  • Families can order two baskets per week. Orders must made by 11pm on Thursdays. Collect on Saturdays between 11.30am and 12 noon.

Focus4Hope Food Club

Social supermarket, which covers Brighouse and surrounding areas.

Member benefits:

  • £10 per shop for 18 items.
  • Shop for yourself and pick your own food (no delivery available).
  • Register on the website for a specific time slot every Friday.
  • Address: 10A Huddersfield Road, Brighouse HD6 1JZ (entrance within Bethel Street car park).
  • Phone: 01484 443979.
  • Email: focus4hope@gmail.com
  • Website: https://focus4hope.co.uk/services/food-club/