Food drop ins are accessible without the need for a referral and often involve the serving of a meal or sandwich and/or soup. Here we offer a condensed list of where to go:
- St George's Crypt
- St Anne's Resource Centre
- Neruka's Soup Kitchen
- Life Church
- PAFRAS
Offering a free 3-course lunchtime meal, 5 days a week. Open: Monday to Friday - 12pm - 12:35pm Sit down meal followed by activities Address: St George's Crypt, Great George Street, LS1 3BR Tel: (0113)245 9061
Running breakfast Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 10am. Address: St Anne's Resource Centre, York Street, LS9 8AA
Neruka's offer a free, wholesome meal and small food parcels. The initiative is run and hosted by Jesus Christ Apostolic Church. They also signpost people to other organisations that provide similar and vital services that they can access. Open: Wednesday - 11.30am - 1.30pm (meal and food parcels) Address: 50 Gledhow Road, LS8 5ES
Life Church Love Leeds are all about providing food and clothing to some of the most vulnerable adults in Leeds. They exist to provide on-going support for adults who are homeless, living in poverty or who simply need a sense of belonging and friendship. They give out food and drinks at their weekly drop-in, and work with similar organisations to provide information and guidance to those who are in need. Open: Thursday - 12.30pm to 2.30pm Address: Life Church, 98 Kirkstall Road, LS3 1HJ
Positive Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers is open for emergency food parcels, case work and mental health support. Open: Wednesday - 9am - 11.30am. Tel: 0113 262 2163 Please queue in the car park of St Aidan's Community Hall, LS8 5QD.