Foodbanks - Drop-in/Open Access 

• Bethnal Green Food Bank -Raine's Foundation School Approach Road, London, E2 9LY; drop in's take place on Wednesdays 2-7pm. For more information you can call 020 7739 7586 or email
• Neighbours in Poplar - St Matthias Community Centre, 113 Poplar High Street, Poplar, London, E14 0AE. Open Thursdays 10:30am-12pm. Walk-in service is available although you should call in advance for requests of support 020 7987 0257

Area Specific​ Foodbanks

• Christ Church, Isle of Dogs, 151 Manchester Road, Cubitt Town, London, E14 3DR. Distributing food to unlnerable individuals in the Isle of Dogs Via local volunteers. For more information call FR Tom Pyke on 020 3488 4594
• Dorset Community Association, Diss Street, London, E2 7QX (for residents of Dorset Estate and Columbia Road area).  Drop - in Thursday 2-4pm. For more information call Nazrul on 07984 966 565
• Jesuit Refugee Service-  Supports destitute Asylum Seekers who have had the initial claim for Asylum refused and are not entitled to any statutory support. Contact Rhiannon on 020 7488 7310 or email 

​​Hot Meals - Walk In or Delivery

• Whitechapel Mission 212 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJ - Serving Breakfast Monday - Sunday 6 -11am. 
• St John on Bethnal Green, 200 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 2PA 'Tuesday Night Bites' - Hot meals provided every Tuesday 6-7pm. 
• Methodist Church Tower Hamlets, 1 Merchant Street, London, E3 4LY.  Food Cycle runs a takeaway meal service every Friday 7-8pm. 

The Tower Hamlets Food Store is also available. In return for a weekly membership fee of £3.50 you will be able to pick up £20 to £30 worth of groceries and household items. While you are a member we will also set you up with access to advice services for help with debt, benefits access, housing issues and other areas you might find useful. Find out more, including how to apply, on the link.