What Is Needed

Needs change regularly. The list below gives an indication of commonly requested items — always check Street Support Leeds (opens in new tab) for the most current needs before donating.

Long-Life Food

  • Tinned vegetables (tomatoes, sweetcorn, peas, carrots)
  • Tinned fish (tuna, sardines, mackerel)
  • Tinned meat (chicken, corned beef)
  • Tinned pulses (chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans)
  • Pasta, rice and noodles
  • Breakfast cereals and porridge oats
  • UHT milk and fruit juice
  • Soup, baked beans and pasta sauce
  • Tea, coffee, hot chocolate
  • Cooking oil, salt, pepper and herbs

Toiletries & Essentials

  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Shower gel and soap
  • Deodorant
  • Sanitary products
  • Nappies (all sizes)
  • Baby wipes
  • Washing up liquid and laundry tablets

Fresh Food Surplus

If you represent a business, retailer or catering operation with surplus fresh food, please contact FareShare Yorkshire (opens in new tab) or Rethink Food (opens in new tab) directly to arrange regular redistribution.

FareShare Yorkshire & Rethink Food

Two key organisations redistribute surplus food from supermarkets, retailers and suppliers to food providers across Leeds. Together they form the backbone of food distribution in the city.

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tonnes of food distributed
Apr 2020 – Mar 2021

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tonnes of edible food wasted
in the UK every year

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FareShare regional centres
across the UK

If you or someone you know is struggling to access food, help is available across Leeds right now.

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