Food Banks
For information regarding food banks in the Redcar and Cleveland area can be found at these websites:
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Darlington Food Banks
Kings Church Foodbank
01325 469884
Opening Times
Mon - 13:00 - 15:00
Wed - 13:00 - 15:00
Fri - 13:00 - 15:00
Address
Kings’ Centre, Whessoe Road, DL3 0QT
St Andrew’s Foodbank
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Opening Times
Thu - 13:30 - 14:30
Address
St Andrew’s Church Hall, Haughton Green, DL1 2DD
The Word of Life Church*
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Opening Times
Sat - 11:30 - 13:00
Address
The Word of Life Church, Corporation Rd, Darlington DL3 6AS​​
Firthmoor & District Community Association
01325 462979
Opening Times
Mon - 9:00 - 16:00
Thu - 9:00 - 16:00
Address
Firthmoor & District
Community Association, Burnside Road, Darlington DL1 4SU
Salvation Army
01325 380994
Opening Times
Fri - 17:30 - 19:00
Address
Citadel, Thompson Street East, Darlington DL1 3EW
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They also offer a hot meal which you can either sit in to eat or
takeaway
Darlington Baptist Church
01325 360449
Opening Times
Mon - 10.30 - 12.30
Tue - 10.30 - 12.30
Thu - 10.30 - 12.00
Address
Darlington Baptist Church, Grange Road, DL1 5NH
St Mary’s Community Centre
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Opening Times
Thu - 13:00 - 15:00
Address
St Mary’s Community Centre, Newton Lane, Cockerton, DL3 9EX
St Columba’s Foodbank
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Opening Times
Fri - 11:00 - 12:00
Address
St Columbia’s Church, Clifton Avenue, DL1 5EE
For all these food banks - you must take some form of ID with you.
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* The Word of Life Church requires a referral letter for a food parcel. This can be provided by a support worker or at Citizens Advice drop- in sessions Monday to Friday 10am to 12 noon.
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The Bread & Butter Thing
Food from high street supermarkets is given to Community Hubs in the town where it is packed and collected by members from the hubs.
Typical value is £35 but members pay £8.50 for 3 bags – fruit/veg, fridge items and cupboard items.
Sign up by sending a text to: 07537 416040, send an email to: hello@breadandbutterthing.org
or fill in the form on their website: www.breadandbutterthing.org/members
Hubs are based at: Harrowgate Hill Primary School, Skerne Park Community Centre, Eastbourne Park Community Hub, Windsor Court, Corporation Road Primary School, Red Hall Primary School and Firthmoor Community Centre
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The Company Shop
If you are receiving any Means-Tested Benefits (Universal Credit, Income-Based JSA. Income-Related ESA, Tax Credits, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support) or you are an Employee or Pension Recipient of the NHS, Care & Private Healthcare, Police, Fire Service, Prison Services, British Armed Forces, Registered Charities (volunteers included), Support Services or FMCG Manufacturing and Logistics you may be entitled membership of The Company Shop. Membership is free.
Company Shop members enjoy a unique way of shopping: surplus products from well-known brands at amazing prices, helping stretched budgets go further. Our Community Shop provides members with vital access to deeply discounted food, as well as life-changing learning and development programmes; building stronger individuals and more confident communities.
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Location: Blackett Road, Darlington DL1 2BJ (Off Haughton Road)
Telephone: 01325 344615
Website: www.companyshopgroup.co.uk
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Darlington Community Grocery
Members can shop in store multiple times per week, helping you save on your shopping budget.
To become a member visit and let the team know it’s your first time. Annual membership fee is £5. This allows you to purchase multiple items at a discounted rate ranging from 12 items for £5 up to 30 items for £12.50.
Location: Darlington Baptist Church, Corporation Road, Darlington, DL3 6AR
Website: https://communitygrocery.org.uk/darlington/
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Updated March 2025