Food Banks
There are four food banks in South Kesteven. Foodbanks are referral-only, residents will need to go through an agency to receive a voucher. Grantham , Stamford and Bourne are run by 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:
Grantham:
- Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 1pm-3pm
- 1-2 Greyfriars, Grantham NG31 6PG
- Contact details 07816 872 561
- Referral agencies and more info: grantham.foodbank.org.uk
Stamford:
- Opening hours: Wednesday and Friday 1pm-3pm
- 27 West Street, Stamford, PE9 2PR
- Contact details 07570 583 799
- Referral agencies and more info: stamfordoundle.foodbank.org.uk
Bourne:
- Opening hours: Tuesday 1pm to 3pm and Friday 9am to 11am
- Butterfield Centre, 2 North Road, Bourne, PE10 9AP
- Contact details: 01778 782 365
- Referral agencies and more info: bournefoodbank.org.uk
Community Foodbank
Deepings:
- The Cross School, 1 Eastgate, Deeping St James PE6 8HH
- Opening hours: Monday 12pm to 1pm
- 63 Hereward Way, Deeping St James, PE6 8HF
- Contact details: 07516 717 346
- Call before 10.30am on a Monday for help with a food parcel.
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 . Stamford Methodist Church, 11 Barn Hill, PE9 2AE
Operates on a “pay-as-you-feel” basis
Saturday 12pm-1.30pm
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
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, North Parade)
Thursday 11.30am-1pm - Grantham Passage Resource Centre (behind St Marys, North Parade)
Friday 9am-11am - Christ Church, Finkin Street
Saturday 9am-11am - Grantham Passage Resource Centre (behind St Marys, North 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 are 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
Second Helpings
Stamford Methodist Church, 11 Barn Hill, Stamford, PE9 2AE.
Disabled access on North Street, PE9 2ZS ensuring accessibility for all.
Pantry open:
Tuesday to Friday 10.30am – 1pm.
Saturday 10.30am – 1pm
Fridge open:
Monday to Saturday: 8am - 8pm
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 (Please note a £3 donation is suggested)
2 North Road, Bourne PE10 9AP
Telephone: 01778 421422
Email: office@thebutterfield.org
Facebook: https://bit.ly/butterfield-community-pantry
Monday 1pm-2pm
Tuesday 4.30pm-5.30pm
Wednesday 12pm-1pm
Thursday 9.15am-11am
Friday 1pm-2pm
Saturday 9.15am-10.15am
The Bread and Butter Thing
To become a member residents need to text 07507 237 311 with their name, post-code and nearest hub. Grantham,(West Grantham or Harrowby), Stamford, Bourne 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.
Grantham
Friday 1pm - West Grantham Community Centre, Trent Road, NG31 7XW
Monday 1.30pm - Harrowby United Football Club, 13 Dickens Road, NG31 9QY
Stamford
Thursday 2pm - Christ Church, Green Lane, PE9 1HE
Bourne
Wednesday 1pm - The Salvation Army, 5a Manning Road, PE01 9ET
Deepings
Tuesday 2pm - Market Deeping Scout Hut, Wellington Way, PE6 8LF