Local charities and services offering free and low cost food to those in need. These offers of support and their availability and opening hours may be subject to change as they are provided by volunteers and local community groups.
Newham Food Havens
Newham Food Alliance
Newham Food Alliance provides food to Newham residents who are unable to afford food.
Online Form: Newham Food Alliance Referral - Your details - Newham Online
Email: frontdoor@newhamfoodalliance.org
Call or Text: 07790 975 086
The Food Alliance can support residents for up to 8 weeks at a time, and can support those who are placed in temporary accommodation by Newham Council, that are outside the Borough.
The Alliance are unable to offer deliveries to residents, however other family members, carers and friends can collect on their behalf.
Please note that the Food Alliance is unable to accept incoming calls. However, you can leave them a message with the resident's full name, full address (including postcode), and the team will get in touch as soon as possible.
Free School Meals
All primary-aged pupils in Newham receive free school meals, but if you get other benefits too, please let your school know as they will be able to have additional funding to help with your child’s education.
To apply for free school meals, visit: www.newham.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals.
Free Food Apps
Olio
Use this app to find out where there is spare food offered by individuals in your local neighbourhood. This app available free to download on the App Store (for Apple iOS) and Google Play (for Android), or by scanning the QR code on website olioapp.com/en/
Too Good To Go
Use this app to find out where there is spare food offered by restaurants, cafes and supermarkets in your local neighbourhood. At closing time these businesses offer Surprise Bags of food and meals. This app available free to download direct from from App Store (for Apple iOS), Google Play (for Android), or Huawei App Gallery, or by scanning the QR code on website www.toogoodtogo.com/en-gb.