Find Emergency Food in Leeds

Whatever your situation, there is food available to you in Leeds. Use the interactive map below or browse by type of provision.

Food Banks

Food banks provide emergency 3-day food parcels to people in crisis. A referral from an agency (such as a doctor, health visitor, Citizens Advice or welfare office) is usually required.

  • Leeds North & West Foodbank

    Provides a minimum 3-day emergency food supply across multiple distribution centres in north and west Leeds. Money Buddy services and volunteer support available.

    Area
    North and west Leeds
    Referral
    Yes

  • Leeds South & East Foodbank

    Part of the Trussell Trust network. Accepts referrals from doctors, health visitors, Citizens Advice and welfare offices.

    Area
    South and east Leeds
    Referral
    Yes — via Trussell Trust partner agencies

  • Holbeck Food Bank

    Serves Holbeck and Beeston (LS11). Offers 24-hour weekday delivery for those with a valid referral.

    Area
    Holbeck, Beeston (LS11)
    Referral
    Yes — 24-hour weekday delivery available

  • Right Choices Food Bank

    Volunteer-run foodbank operating citywide from Headingley. Open Mondays. Delivery to postcodes LS2–LS6.

    Area
    Citywide (delivery LS2–LS6)
    Opens
    Mondays

  • Otley Food Bank

    Serves Otley, Pool, Leathley and Guiseley. Accepts agency referrals.

    Area
    Otley, Pool, Leathley, Guiseley
    Referral
    Yes — agency referral

  • Wetherby District Foodbank

    Operating since 2014. Centres in Wetherby and Tadcaster serving surrounding rural villages. Provides 3-day emergency parcels.

    Area
    Wetherby, Tadcaster and villages
    Referral
    Yes

  • Salvation Army (Food Parcels)

    Food parcel distribution at locations in Hunslet and Morley.

    Area
    Hunslet, Morley

Food Drop-Ins

Food drop-ins provide free meals, sandwiches or soup — no referral is needed. Many are run by churches and community organisations, with some specifically serving refugees and asylum seekers.

  • St George's Crypt

    Free 3-course lunchtime meal served five days a week.

    When
    Monday–Friday, 12:00–12:35pm
    Referral
    No

  • St Anne's Resource Centre

    Weekday breakfasts and evening groups providing meals, advice and community support.

    Breakfast
    Monday–Friday, 8:30–10:00am
    Referral
    No

  • Neruka's Soup Kitchen

    A free, wholesome meal in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

    When
    Wednesdays, 11:30am–1:30pm
    Referral
    No

  • FoodCycle Leeds

    Free hot meals at multiple locations using surplus food to reduce waste and feed communities.

    Referral
    No

  • PAFRAS Refugees & Asylum Seekers

    Food parcels, casework support and mental health services for refugees and asylum seekers.

    Referral
    No

  • Meeting Point Refugees & Asylum Seekers

    Serves meals to refugees and asylum seekers in a supportive setting.

    Referral
    No

Food Pantries

Members typically contribute around £3.50 per week to receive approximately £15 worth of fresh food, sourced from FareShare Yorkshire and Rethink Food.

  • Church Action on Poverty

    Meanwood Community Centre
    Mon 2:00–4:00pm; Tue 9:30–11:00am
    Vineyard Church Leeds
    Wednesdays 10:00am–12:00noon

  • Health for All

    Five food pantries across south Leeds.

    Locations
    Beeston, Cottingley, Belle Isle, Middleton, Watsonia
    Contact
    0113 270 6903

  • Holbeck Together

    When
    Thursdays
    Cost
    £3.50 for 14 items

  • YUM Community Pantry (Armley)

    When
    Mon, Wed & Fri 1:00–4:00pm; Sat 10:00am–12:00noon

  • Complete Women Food Pantry Women & Families

    When
    Wednesdays 10:00am–1:00pm

  • LS14 Trust

    Pantry serving the Seacroft area.

    When
    Tuesdays–Wednesdays, 9:00am–1:00pm
    Area
    Seacroft

Additional pantries in Chapeltown, Bramley, Crossgates, Kirkstall, Moortown, Morley and Pudsey. Contact us for details.

Street Outreach

Street outreach services take food and support directly to people sleeping rough or experiencing homelessness. No referral is needed.

  • Leeds Homeless Street Angels

    Fluid outreach to the homeless community every Thursday evening.

    When
    Thursdays, 7:00pm
    Contact
    07930 630154

  • Hidden Homeless

    When
    Wednesdays & Saturdays, 6:30–8:00pm
    Contact
    Via Facebook

  • Homeless Hampers

    When
    Sundays, 6:00–8:00pm

  • Helping Hands

    When
    Wednesdays & Sundays, 6:30–7:30pm

  • Leeds with the Homeless

    Volunteer initiative offering free food and company in Leeds city centre.

    Referral
    No

Need More Than Food?

If you are struggling with debt, mental health, addiction or other issues, long-term support is available to help address the root causes of food poverty.

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