Flintshire Foodbank, Community Kitchens and Pantries
Part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK. Can provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. Please note that this is a crisis support service and your situation will be discussed by the referral agency to enable any additional support needs to be identified.
Foodbank vouchers can be issued from the school office. Foodbank locations and opening times will be given when the voucher is issued.
Community kitchens and pantries
Affordable Food
The following list gives information on places that Flintshire residents can access food when they do not have the financial means to purchase any. Some places offer free food and others charge a minimal price. Where possible details of any cost are included in the description, however, it is always better to check with the provider as offers do change, and a person’s individual circumstances can sometimes be taken into consideration.
The Old Chapel Cafe
Flint Road, Saltney Ferry, CH4 0BJ.
Cafe & Community Space in Saltney Ferry
WED-FRI 10-2pm + SAT 10-3pm
The Old Chapel Café offer a pay it forward scheme, with a noticeboard of food and drinks that have been donated by the public for use. Simply select a note of an item you would like and cash it in at the tills.
01244 728266
Sandycroft Hub
“At Sandycroft Hub, we are dedicated to helping the community with affordable food packages. Our mission is to provide hunger relief and support to those in need. With your help, we can make a real change in someone’s life”
The Old Brown Chapel / Scout Building
Watkin Street
Sandycroft
CH5 2PN
Monday- 12pm to 2.30pm – Toasties or soup for £2.
Wednesday- 11am to 1.30pm – 12:00pm – 1:00pm Luncheon club £2.
Friday - 9.30am to 12.30pm – 5 item breakfast for £2.
5 Items for £2, 10 for items £3, 15 for items £4, 20 items for £6.
Buckley Community Fridge Collective
Buckley Community Fridge collective is more than just a response to food poverty in that it also aims to reduce food waste and promote a more cohesive community spirit by sharing excess food. A Community Fridge differs from the food bank as it is open to all.
Mondays 3.30pm-5.30pm
Thursdays 9.30am-11am
Special Educational Needs Saturdays: 10:30am-11am
(Quiet & Calm, Reduced Numbers, Reduced lighting)
Saturdays 11am-1pm
At the Old Library Mold Road (under the clock in town)
https://www.facebook.com/Buckleyfridge
+44 7528 344584
Parkfields Community Fridge
A Community Fridge is a social space that brings people together to eat, connect, learn new skills and reduce food waste. Parkfields Community Centre in Mold operate a Community Fridge for Mold residents. It is open Thursday from 10:00 until 11:30.
https://www.facebook.com/ParkfieldsMold
01352 756337
Treuddyn
Refurbs Flintshire’s latest Community Fridge in Treuddyn
Hafan Deg Community Centre, Treuddyn
Wednesdays
12.30pm – 2.30pm (please don't arrive any earlier than 45 mins before this opening time).
The community fridge is open to EVERYONE and aims to promote food sustainability. It offers access to fresh food at no cost that would otherwise have gone to waste.
Nanny Biscuit’s Pantry
Glan-Y-Morfa Court, off Windermere Avenue, Connah’s Quay, CH5 4XB
Open 9.30am - 12.30pm
- Monday
- Wednesday
- Friday
Sandycroft Community Centre, Bottom of Phoenix Street, Sandycroft, CH5 2PD
Open 10.00am - 1.00pm
- Thursday
- Saturday
The shelves, fridges and freezers are fully stocked and we've had some great deliveries and donations this week from Morrisons Connah's Quay, 2 Sisters Food Group Sandycroft, Iceland Foods and FareShare Merseyside. Thank you to you all!
Come along and have a look
Up To 10 Items (Points) For £3
Up To 15 Items (Points) For £5
No items over 3 Points
Everyone is welcome
- No referral necessary
- No voucher needed
- No questions asked
No location restriction - customers from all areas welcome
Plenty of free off road parking
Friendly volunteers offering a safe warm space to shop and / or socialise
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nannybiscuit
The Table at St. Peter’s, Holywell
Based in St Peter's Church, Rose Hill, Holywell, CH8 7TL (the church behind Lidl).
· Free delicious lunch in our warm church
· Shop for a basket of shopping (12 items for a donation, usually £2)
· A listening ear and access to other sources of support
· Data bank and sim cards to give away to those who need them
· Creche, so small children can be kept safe and have fun while we're open!
https://www.facebook.com/holywellchurches
01352 712872
Monday 12pm – 13:30pm.
Bethan Hall (Church Warden)- [email protected] or 07837 771685
Sue Matthews (Church Warden) [email protected]
Holway Pantry – Holway community centre
Holway Community Centre, Moor Ln, Holywell CH8 7DW.
The Love Holway team are here to support everyone in our community. There are no barriers to come along. Come along, socialize, have a hot drink, crumpets, toast and chat to the Love Holway team. Free fruit and vegetables and other goods from Fareshare. By 10 essential items for £2.50. Every Wednesday from 1:30PM – 3:00PM.
https://www.facebook.com/holywellchurches
07415 399465- Rev Andrea
The Table- St Mary’s and St David’s Church
33a/b Church St, Flint CH6 5AD
All are welcome to come to The Table where you can shop 10 staple food items for just £2.50 and also receive hot drinks, Warm toast and crumpets in a loving and open community
Flint
10am-12pm
Friday Mornings
Refurbs Flint Community Fridge
Park Industrial Estate, 1-3, Aber, Aber Rd, Flint CH6 5EX
Our Community Fridge is open Wednesdays between 12.30pm – 2.30pm (please don't arrive any earlier than 45 mins before this opening time).
The community fridge is open to EVERYONE and aims to promote food sustainability. It offers access to fresh food for just £2.50 that would otherwise have gone to waste.
https://www.facebook.com/RefurbsFlint
01352 734111
FareShare Community Shop – Siop gymunedol at festival
Open to all who would like to help with saving waste.
Each session costs £4 and entitles you to shop freely for up to 2 provided carrier bags of goods, more often it is one carrier bag plus milk and very large items can be carried separately.
We are open each Tuesday/Thursday 10-2pm. Thursday evenings 4-5:30pm for those with work or other commitments. You may attend one session each day.
Address- Festival Church Prestatyn, 200 Victoria Road, LL19 7TL
Mobile 07722 749773
Email [email protected]
St. Andrews Church Community Grocery and Coffee Morning
Quaystone Chapel, Connah's Quay, CH5 4DD (near wepre post office)
Every Friday 10am-12pm
10 items for £3
Everyone welcome
Tea, coffee and a chat
Also please remember to bring a bag if you’re getting some bits, it's different everytime
PET Food Support
PET Foodbank
A Foodbank for pet owners who are struggling with costs. Based in Ewloe Social Club. 85 Old Mold Rd, Deeside CH5 3AX
Open Thursdays 1pm – 2pm
We may be able to provide local delivery if needed. This service will not be means tested. If you are in genuine need then we would like to help.
https://www.facebook.com/petfoodbankdeeside/
07944 101264
Family Support- Early years
Kids Bank
For emergency Milk please contact kids bank or our social prescribing team on 01352 744002/ 01352 744003
Baby Feeding
We support families through their feeding journey. The following items are available via our Self and Professional Referral Forms:
Manual breast pumps
Breast Pads
Sterilisation equipment
Bottles
Muslins and bibs
Introducing Solid Foods
We also provide the following essentials to help families with introducing solid food for those children aged 6 months and above.
Weaning packs (including cups, plates, bowls, knives, and forks)
Highchairs
Tableware
https://kidsbankflintshire.com/baby-feeding-bank/
Healthy Start Payment
“What is Healthy Start?
If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.
If you’re eligible, you’ll be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that you can use in some UK shops. We’ll add your benefit onto this card every 4 weeks.
You can use your card to buy:
plain liquid cow’s milk
fresh, frozen, and tinned fruit and vegetables
fresh, dried, and tinned pulses
infant formula milk based on cow’s milk
You can also use your card to collect:
Healthy Start vitamins – these support you during pregnancy and breastfeeding
vitamin drops for babies and young children – these are suitable from birth to 4 years old”
https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/
0300 330 7010