Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open on Friday Afternoons between 1.00pm and 3.00pm for pre arranged collections.

We know that many people struggle to feed their families and that a Foodbank can make a real difference.

If you or someone you know is struggling to put food on the table the most important thing is to get in touch and see if and how we could help.

At St Saviour’s Food Pantry we can accept ‘self referrals’ and we will arrange for you to collect an emergency parcel and see what further help we can provide going forward.

St Saviour’s Food Bank has now transitioned to a Food Pantry

Rather than providing a series of free food parcels, we will now operate on a membership-based model that allows individuals to access food at significantly reduced prices.

How does it work?

To join, there is a one-time setup fee of £5, which gives 12 weeks of membership.

As a member, you can shop every Friday between 1pm and 3pm.

Each visit costs £3, allowing you to choose up to 20 items from a range of food staples.

Your first visit is free, so you can see if our pantry is the right fit for you.

Following your initial parcel, you can either join on the day, take the form and join later or choose it’s not for you.

Please note: that the 12-week membership period starts from the date of the first paid shop and is not extended if you miss any weeks.

Following the 12 weeks membership you can speak to the team who will explain our renewal procedure.

Support if someone can’t afford membership right away?
If you find covering the membership fee challenging but still wants to join following the free shop, we can offer support.

Why the change?
Community pantries offer a more empowering and sustainable approach to food support. By contributing a small fee, our members retain dignity and choice while helping us reduce reliance on donations. This model also creates opportunities for deeper community involvement. Once a membership ends, individuals will be invited to renew their membership and volunteer with us—fostering connection and mutual support.

What this means for our Referees?

You can still refer clients to the Food Pantry @ SSC however we’re only offering one free parcel (as described above) after which they will be either invited to join if they think it’s right for them, are eligible and we have capacity.

Thank you to everyone who supports our Food Pantry

We rely on donations to support those in our area so a very big thank you to everyone who give us donations of food either individually or through the donation baskets in ASDA.

We currently have 27 members and We give out an average of 23 food parcels each Friday to help families and individuals both in High Green and Chapeltown.