Affordable Food

Find local support to help you access affordable and nutritious food. This includes community food hubs, food banks and other services that can help you stay well without added financial pressure.

Please find below useful links, relevant resources and contact information. All links open in a new window and may include links to websites, videos, and PDF files for downloading and printing.

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SYNP

We will be offering support with the cost of living. Our foodbank and community fridge scheme will operate on a drop-in basis for individuals and families in crisis. We will be offering fresh and frozen foods as well as long life items.

Phone: 0191 549 1179
Email: Email SYNP

Visit SYNP Website

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Community Fridge (Roker Life)

We are working with Hubbub Foundation to reduce food waste and re-distribute produce to the local community.  Our Community Fridge is currently available as a drop in on Monday 12pm – 3pm.  Attending one of our other sessions?  Ask a member of staff about accessing our Community Fridge.

Phone: 07483872325
Email: rokerlifeproject@gmail.com

Address: Roker Life, Roker United Reformed Church, Side Cliff Road, Sunderland, SR6 9JP

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Space 4 community Food Store

Our Community Food Store offers a wide range of food, both tinned & fresh, 2 days a week at a discounted rate. 

Phone: 0191 512 0676
Email: space4.mngr@gmail.com

Address: Kepier Hall, Church Street, Houghton Le Spring DH4 4DN

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The Bread and Butter Thing

Support thousands of families each week in over 140 community locations using high quality surplus food. There are 6 community locations operating in Sunderland, Washington and Easington Lane. 

Visit The Bread and Butter Thing Website

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Crisis Food Support

Various organisations offer food support in 5 areas of Sunderland.

Visit Crisis Food Support Website

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Community Shop

Operates on a free membership basis and is open to those on means-tested benefits who live in the local area. It provides support through its three distinct but interconnected spaces: Community Store, Community Hub and Community Kitchen.

Phone: 0191 511 1474

Address: 31-32 Fawcett Street, Sunderland, SR1 1RE

Visit Company Shop Community Website

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