Free and low-cost food
Norwich City Council has posted details of organisations and restaurants providing free or low-cost meals/meals at the Norwich Food Network.
The Feed also lists places in Norwich where food can be accessed by those in need.
Foodbanks
To get help from a local foodbank, you will need to be referred with a voucher.
You may also be able to get a fuel voucher for help with energy costs at some food banks.
Vouchers can be issued by a local community organisation – for instance, a school, GP, advice agency or from Broadland Housing. Apply now or call 0303 303 0003 (Tenancy Support option) for more information or to speak with one of our team.
- Find a local foodbank (Trussell Trust)
- Norwich foodbank locations
- Mid Norfolk foodbank locations
- Breckland Council Mobile Food Store
Community food clubs
Community food clubs offer low-cost food for a small annual membership fee.If you live in Gorleston you are eligible to join Shrublands Community Food Club for a £4 yearly fee. If you live in Great Yarmouth, you can join Sally’s Store (see poster below), which runs a similar service, if you bring proof of GY residence with you.
Community fridges
Community fridges are public places where surplus food is shared between people in the community. Anybody can access the community fridge. There is no need to register. Simply turn up during opening hours to make use of the facility and help good food from going to waste. Find your nearest Community Fridge.