Food Banks in Dorset
We list 35 food banks, pantries and community larders across Dorset. Always check opening times before you travel, many open on set days only, and some need a voucher from a referral agency.
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Showing 1–20 of 35 food banks in Dorset, alphabetically.
Bournemouth Food Bank (Citygate Community Hub)
138a Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 8AS01202299628View full details
Bournemouth Food Bank (Immanuel United Reformed Church)
Permanently closedImmanuel United Reformed Church, 120 Southbourne Road, Bournemouth, BH6 3QJ07517507221View full details
Bournemouth Food Bank (Lansdowne Church)
Permanently closedLansdowne Church, Woodbury Avenue, Bournemouth, BH8 0HH01202297977View full detailsBournemouth Food Bank (St George's Hub Haviland Rd)
118 Haviland Rd, Bournemouth, BH7 6HW01202394505View full details
Bournemouth Food Bank (St Mike's Hub Poole Road)
Poole Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5QU07921376611View full details
Bournemouth Foodbank (Life Hub)
Life Centre, 711-715 Wimborne Road, Moordown, BH9 2AU01202530265View full details
Bournemouth Foodbank (St Luke's Hub)
St Luke's Rd Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3 7LR01202 394505View full details
Bridport Food Bank (St Mary's Church)
St Mary's Church, 84 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NW07443596096View full detailsChristchurch Food Bank (The Old Chapel)
The Old Chapel, 67a Purewell, Christchurch, BH23 1EH07587371088View full detailsDorchester Food Bank (Dorford Centre)
Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, DT1 1RR07554983978View full detailsFerndown Food Bank (Rear of Day Centre)
Rear of Day Centre, Library Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HA01202872312View full detailsGillingham Food Bank (Wessex House)
Wessex House, 8 High Street, Gillingham, SP8 4AG01747822076View full detailsKinson & West Howe Food Bank (St Andrews Church Centre)
St Andrews Church Centre, Milhams Road, Bournemouth, BH10 7LN01202911647View full details
Lyme Regis Food Bank (Lyme Regis Business Park)
Office 2, Unit 5, Lyme Regis Business Park, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3LS07955772314View full detailsPoole Food Bank (70 High Street)
Rear of 70 High Street, access via Hill Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1DA01202672694View full details
Poole Food Bank (Cromwell Road)
Cromwell Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 2NS01202672694View full detailsPoole Food Bank (Jimmy's Place)
Jimmy's Place, St James' Church Centre, Church Street, Poole, BH15 1JN01202672694View full details
Poole Food Bank (Keysworth Road)
Keysworth Road, Hamworthy, Poole, BH16 5BH01202672694View full detailsPoole Food Bank (Kinson Avenue)
55 Kinson Avenue, Poole, BH15 3PH01202672694View full details
Poole Food Bank (Northmere Road)
Northmere Road, Poole, BH12 4DY01202672694View full details
Food banks in Dorset: your questions answered
How do I find a food bank in Dorset?
Use the list of Dorset food banks on this page. Each listing shows the address, contact details and, where we hold them, opening times. Always contact a food bank before travelling, as sessions and locations can change at short notice.
Do I need a referral or voucher to use a food bank in Dorset?
Many UK food banks, including those in the Trussell network, ask for a voucher or referral from a local agency such as Citizens Advice, a support worker, GP surgery, school or housing officer. Independent food banks, pantries and community larders often accept people directly. Contact the food bank listed here to check what it needs.
What do food banks in Dorset give you?
A typical food parcel contains several days of non-perishable food such as tinned goods, pasta, rice, cereal and long-life milk. Some services also provide toiletries, baby items, pet food, fresh produce or help with money and benefits advice.
Are food banks in Dorset free?
Food banks are free to use. Some community pantries and social supermarkets instead ask for a small weekly membership fee in return for a larger shop, so check the details of the service you plan to visit.
How can I donate food or volunteer in Dorset?
Contact any food bank listed on this page directly. Most welcome donations of in-date, non-perishable food at their own premises or at collection points in local supermarkets, and many need volunteers to sort, pack and deliver parcels.
Is the information for Dorset food banks up to date?
We review listings regularly, but details can change between checks. Please confirm opening times with the food bank before you travel, and let us know through our report a listing issue page if something is wrong.