Food Banks
There are four food banks in South Kesteven. Foodbanks are referral only so residents will need to go through an agency to receive a voucher. The details are :
Grantham:
- Opening hours: Monday 2pm-4pm, Wednesday and Friday 1pm-3pm
- 1-2 Greyfriars, Grantham
- Contact details 07816 872 561
- Referral agencies and more info: grantham.foodbank.org.uk
Stamford:
- Opening hours: Monday and Friday 1pm-3pm
- 27 West Street, Stamford
- Contact details 07570 583 799
- Referral agencies an d more info: stamfordoundle.foodbank.org.uk
Bourne:
- Opening hours: Tuesday 1pm to 3pm and Friday 9am to 11am
- Butterfield Centre, 2 North Road, Bourne
- Contact details: 01778 782 365
- Referral agencies and more info: bournefoodbank.org.uk
Deepings:
- Opening hours: Monday 2.30pm to 4pm
- 63 Hereward Way, Deeping St James
- Contact details: 07516 717 346
- Referral agencies and more i nfo: deepings.foodbank.org.uk
Trussell Trust
You can contact them for urgent help through the Hardship Line (0808 208 2138) and full details can be found here www.trussell.org.uk/emergency-food
Free School Meals
Children in low-income households may be entitled to free school meals and schools can benefit from 'pupil premium' to support extra curricular activities. You can call on 01522 782030 or visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
Healthy Start Scheme
Pre-paid card for pregnant women and parents of children under 4 to help buy milk, fruit and vegetables. You can call on 0300 330 7010 or visit www.healthystart.nhs.uk
Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF)
The Holiday Activities and Food programme is a Government fund ed programme that provides reception to year 11 pupils who receive benefits-related free school meals in Lincolnshire access to free healthy meals and activities over the summer, Christmas and Easter holidays.
We would encourage you to subscribe to the HAF newsletter
More information can be found at Holiday Activities and Food Programme - Lincolnshire County Council
Lincolnshire Food Partnership (LFP)
Lincolnshire has a range of community support charities, churches and organisations that can help with emergency food. Eligibility and referral processes vary. A map of food banks and contacts is available at www.lincolnshirefoodpartnership.org/foodbanks and Greater Lincolnshire Food Partnership
Community Cafes
Typically low cost or pay what you can.
Don’t Lose Hope Café, Bourne - 4 North Street PE10 9EA
They have a pay it forward pot which gives them the ability to provide a hot drink and food for those who may be struggling to afford it right now.
Monday 9am-4pm
Tuesday 9am-4pm
Wednesday 9am-4pm
Thursday 9am-4pm
Friday 9am-4pm
Saturday 9.30am- 4pm
Sunday Closed
For more information: Don’t Lose Hope Cafe (dontlosehope.co.uk)
Second Helpings Café, Stamford Orion House, 11 Barn Hill, PE9 2AE
Operates on a “pay-as-you-feel” basis
Saturday 12pm-2pm
For more information: www.secondhelpings.org.uk/cafe
Jubilee Church Life Centre, Grantham 5 London Road, NG31 6EY
Monday - Friday 9.15am- 12.45pm
Tuesday - 9.15am-1.15pm (Chat Café)
More information: http.//jubileegrantham.co.uk
Warm Meals
St John’s Church, Spitalgate, Grantham NG31 6HX
Friday 11.30am-12.30pm (term time) - Soup
Grantham Passage
Monday 9am-11am - Christ Church, Finkin Street
Tuesday 6pm-7.30pm - Baptist Church, Wharf Road
Wednesday 9am-11am - Grantham Passage Resource Centre (behind St Marys, South Parade)
Thursday 11.30am-1pm - Grantham Passage Resource Centre (behind St Marys, South Parade)
Friday 9am-11am - Christ Church, Finkin Street
Saturday 9am-11am - Grantham Passage Resource Centre (behind St Marys, South Parade)
Sunday 9am-10.30am - Seventh Day Adventist, Dudley Road
Community Larders
Second Helpings in Stamford
Second Helpings is a project run in partnership with Stamford Methodist Church and the whole community. It is a pay what you feel café and community larder. They ar e open Tuesday to Saturday for people to collect the food that has been donated by local business and also provide a 3-course meal on a Saturday which is open to anyone in the community:
Second Helpings - Feeding Bellies Not Bins
Jubilee Church Life Centre, Grantham
5 London Road, Grantham NG31 6EY
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9.15am- 12.45pm (to match café opening times)
St John’s Church (Donation asked for but not compulsory)
Spitalgate, Grantham NG31 6HX
Wednesday 9.30am-10.30am
Friday 11.30am-12.30am
Saturday 11.30am-12.30am
The Butterfield Centre, Bourne
2 North Road, Bourne PE10 9AP
Monday 1pm-2pm
Tuesday 4.30pm-5.30pm
Wednesday 1pm-2pm
Thursday 9.15am-10.15am
Friday 1pm-2pm
Saturday 9.15am-10.15am
The Bread and Butter Thing
To become a member residents need to text 07860 063304 with their name, post-code and nearest hub. Grantham, Stamford or Deepings.
Once registered, they will receive a weekly text, members must reply to be added to this week’s list.
The Bread and Butter Thing Members pay
£5 for a single bag
£8.50 for a three-bag family package
£17 for a large family package of six bags
Members can save up to £35 a week by shopping with the Bread and Butter Thing which frees up budget for other house-hold priorities.
Deepings
Tuesday 2pm The Iron Horse, 2 High Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8EB
Grantham
Friday 1pm West Grantham Community Centre, Trent Road, NG31 7XW
Stamford
Thursday 2pm Christ Church, Green Lane, Stamford, PE9 1HE