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Food support

Shelf-stable products packaged in a green bag. canned food and cereals

If you're struggling to meet the cost of food, there's a range of support available. You might also be eligible for some vouchers to buy food, free school meals, and more.

Check out the Help in Preston Food Section

Free School Meals

Free School Meals

If you are in receipt of benefits and you have children, you may be entitled to free school meals. This link re-directs you to Lancashire County Council's website.
See more Go to Free School Meals

Healthy Start Vouchers

If you are pregnant, have children under the age of 4 and are on benefits, you may be entitled to Healthy Start Vouchers.
See more Go to Healthy Start Vouchers
Community Pantry

Community Pantry

On Tuesdays between 10am - 12pm, Ascension Church host a Community Pantry, which is a little like an informal food bank.
See more Go to Community Pantry
Whitby's Pantry and Homemade - your local food hub

Whitby's Pantry and Homemade - your local food hub

The Whitby Pantry is open Tuesday and Wednesday, where you can access a weekly shop for all your essentials for just £5.
See more Go to Whitby's Pantry and Homemade - your local food hub

I am looking for Food Support

A list of organisations who provide emergency food parcels.
See more Go to I am looking for Food Support