Big Food Truck
The Big Food Truck enables individuals and families to access food at a fraction of supermarket prices. Members can choose how much food they need based on the needs of their household. (e.g. one individual bag, a small family bag or a large family bag.)
You can find The Big Food Truck at the following locations:
Mondays, 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Location: Claremont Park Community Centre Text: 07418 318004
Tuesdays, 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Location: North Stand, Blackpool Football Club. Text: 07418 318346
Thursdays, 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Location: Layton Methodist Church. Text: 07418 318050
To register at your nearest hub text your name to the hub number. It's completely free to become a member.
Please note this is a text service only, please do not call.
lIf you'd like to find out more, please email info@thebigfoodproject.co.uk
Community grocery store
Blackpool now has a community food shop, where you can get groceries for a reduced amount. You need to sign up to become an annual member (at a small cost of £5). You will then have access to three weekly shops.
His Provision CIC
You purchase £5 to £10 worth of cupboard items offered at supermarket prices or below, then choose from a selection of free products including bakery, fruit and veg, dairy, fresh and frozen food (subject to availability) – parcels will be valued at £20 to 25.
Visit the Life Centre, Raikes Parade, FY1 4EY
- Tuesday 10.00am to 12noon
- Wednesday 10.00am to 12noon
To book the Life Centre email his4blackpool@yahoo.com
or
Visit the mobile pantry:
- Claremont Community Centre on Tuesday 12.30pm to 2.00pm
- Spencer Court on Tuesday 2.15pm to 3.00pm
- Argosy Community Centre on Thursday 9.30am to 10.30am
- Tarnside Community Centre on Friday 10.30am to 12noon
It is advised to check with HIS Provision before travelling to any sessions.
Free school meals
Free school meals in Blackpool are available for families on certain benefits.
All Blackpool primary school children are entitled to a free breakfast under a scheme to improve the health and well-being of the town's young residents.
Warm and welcoming places
Various venues across Blackpool are offering sessions where visitors can get help with food and/or enjoy a warm, safe space and a meal free of charge/at a low cost. See what's available in your local area.