Community & Food Banks
Food banks, urgent needs, and community support near Brighton & Hove
Brighton & Hove has an active network of food banks, community fridges, and emergency support services. Data on this page comes from Give Food, a UK-wide food bank data project that tracks both Trussell Trust and independent food banks.
The Brighton & Hove Food Partnership coordinates local food poverty initiatives, including community fridges that redistribute surplus food from supermarkets and restaurants. These are available to everyone — no referral needed.
If you need urgent help, most food banks accept self-referrals or referrals from GPs, schools, and support agencies. The Household Support Fund (administered by the council) also provides emergency grants for food, energy, and essentials.
The UK's largest food bank network — provides emergency food parcels based on referral vouchers
A food bank not part of the Trussell Trust network, often with different referral policies
Items a food bank is currently short of and requesting donations for
A shared fridge where surplus food is available for free — open to everyone, no referral required
Government-funded grant administered by councils for emergency help with food, energy, and essentials
Food bank data is sourced from Give Food, a UK food bank data project. Needs are updated frequently as food banks report their current requirements. If you can help, please contact the food bank directly.