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Food support in North Lincolnshire

Food banks

Food banks require a voucher or referral from an agency (GPs, schools, social workers).

Connect Church food bank

Open Tuesday, 1pm to 2:30pm.

  • Address

    Connect Church
    Ashby Road
    Scunthorpe
    DN16 1NR

Epworth food bank

Open Thursdays, 2:30pm to 4pm.

  • Address

    Epworth Baptist Church
    Station Road
    Epworth
    DN9 1JZ

St George’s food bank

Open Wednesday, 1pm to 2:30pm.

  • Address

    St George’s Church
    Digby Street
    Scunthorpe
    DN15 7LU

Westcliff food bank

Open Friday, 1pm to 2:30pm.

  • Address

    Westcliff Community Centre
    7 Newbolt Ave
    Westcliff
    Scunthorpe
    DN17 1PE

Scunthorpe Salvation Army

Open Wednesday (fortnightly), 9:30am to midday.

  • Address

    Scunthorpe Salvation Army
    187 Ashby High Street
    Scunthorpe
    DN16 2JT

Social supermarkets

Social supermarkets require a small fee to access.

The Pantry

Heavily discounted groceries and sometimes free surplus food, functioning much like a social supermarket rather than a traditional food bank.

Open Tuesday and Thursday, 9am to 3pm.

  • Address

    The Pantry
    20 High Street
    Messingham
    Scunthorpe
    DN17 3RS

CrosbyONE

Fresh food project, pay £2 for a basket of food.

Open Tuesday, midday to 2pm.

  • Address

    CrosbyONE
    Digby Street
    Scunthorpe
    DN15 7LU

Kirton Community Shop

Get 16 items for £6.

Open Friday, 1pm to 1:45pm.

Address

Lindsey Town Hall
High Street
Kirton in Lindsey
Lincolnshire
DN21 4LZ

Riddings Community Pantry

Get 12 items for £4.

Open Friday, 11:30am to 1:30pm.

  • Address

    Church of the Holy Spirit
    Willoughby Road
    Riddings
    Scunthorpe
    DN17 2JX


Community food support

Community food support is free or requires a small donation.

Waste Not Want Not

Community food support charity helping residents access affordable food and essentials.

Open Tuesday, 5pm to 6pm.

Address

Ashby Community Centre
Ashby High Street
Scunthorpe
DN16 2UT


Hot meals and soup kitchens

Hot meals and soup kitchens are free or require a small donation.

Central Community Centre

A range of hot and cold meals, along with a drink for a reasonable price.

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 8am to 2pm.

Address

Lindum Street
Scunthorpe
DN15 6QU

The Forge Project Day Centre

Breakfast, hot drinks, and lunch.

Open Monday to Sunday, 8am to 12pm.

  • The Forge Project

    Cottage Beck Road
    Scunthorpe
    DN16 1UB


Urgent food options

North Lincolnshire Citizens Advice

If you are in need of an urgent food parcel outside of these hours, please let your clinician or service know. They will be able to provide a means of support via our internal food cupboards.

Open Tuesday to Thursday, 10am to 4pm.

Page last reviewed: August 03, 2026
Next review due: August 03, 2027

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