Food Banks and Community Food Support

If you are struggling with the cost of food or household essentials, there are a number of local organisations across Pendle that may be able to offer support. Services, opening times, and eligibility criteria can change, so we recommend contacting organisations directly for the most up-to-date information.

St John's with St Philip's Foodbank

St Philip's Church

Leeds Road, Nelson

Email: stphilipsnelson@gmail.com

Telephone: 01282 877640

Foodbank sessions operate on Tuesdays from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

St Bartholomew's Community Grocery

St Bartholomew's Church

Church Street, Colne, BB8 0LG

A low-cost community grocery offering affordable food and household essentials.

Telephone: 07526 297991

Colne Open Door Centre

1 Great George Street

Colne, BB8 0SY

The centre offers emergency food support, affordable meals, welfare advice, and a range of community services.

Telephone: 01282 860342

Email: manager@opendoorcentre.org.uk

Website: www.opendoorcentre.org.uk

West Craven Food Bank

Supporting residents in Barnoldswick, Earby, Sough, Kelbrook, Salterforth, and surrounding areas.

Telephone: 07415 186651

Email: wcravenfood@gmail.com

Website: www.wcravenfoodbank.org

Pendle Food for All

A community food support initiative operating across various locations in Pendle.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pendlefoodforall

Pavilion Community Hub Café

Victoria Park Pavilion

Carr Road, Nelson, BB9 7SS

For current activities and food support information, please visit their Facebook page.

Curry on the Street

Providing emergency and crisis food support across Pendle.

58 Railway Street

Nelson, BB9 9EH

Email: curryonthestreet@gmail.com

Telephone: 07486 572419

Nelson Community Mosque Foodbank

Email: ncmfoodbank@gmail.com

Telephone: 01282 899195 or 07873 282580

Nelson Churches Foodbank

Hosted jointly by The Salvation Army and Christ Church, Nelson.

Foodbank sessions are available at the following times:

• Monday: Christ Church, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
• Tuesday: The Salvation Army, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
• Wednesday: Christ Church, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
• Friday: The Salvation Army, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Colne Citadel Community Hub

10 Market Place

Colne

BB8 0HY

Colne Citadel is a welcoming community hub offering a low-cost café, wellbeing support, counselling, activities, and signposting to additional services.

Website: www.colnecitadel.co.uk

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Need Further Support?

If you are worried about food, household essentials, or money matters, please contact Ros Eccles, Family Support Worker, who can help you access local support and explore what assistance may be available for your family.

Please note that services, opening times, and contact details may change. We recommend contacting organisations directly before attending.