South Essex Community Hub, We're all about you
Donate

Food Mapping

Food Provision Mapping 2026

The Food Provision Mapping provides a comprehensive, day-by-day guide to free and low-cost meals, foodbanks, and community kitchens in your area.

Whether you’re looking for yourself, supporting someone else, or working to deliver support, the Food Provision Mapping connects people with the food support services.

All information is correct as of August 2026. 

Monday

TIME
HOST
SERVICE PROVIDED
ADDRESS
COST / VERIFICATION
08.00 – 12.00
HARP
Breakfast
Bradbury Centre SS1 2DL
For verified rough sleepers
08:45 – 10:30
Family Action
FOOD Club family support
Friars Family Centre SS3 9XX
Email southendfoodclubs@family-action.org.uk
09.30 – 11.30
Trinity Family Centre
Chat and Natter
Argyll Road SS0 7HL
Low cost breakfast available until 11am
10.00 – 12.00
Storehouse
Foodbank and Breakfast
Coleman Street
SS2 5AW
Free to access
10.00 – 14.00
Lifestreams
Community Fridge
Manners Way SS2 6QS
Free, closed Bank Holidays
10.30 – 16.30
SVP
Non perishable food bags
Short Street SS2 5BY
For those experiencing poverty. £6 for those who can afford a donation
11.30 – 13.30
SVP
Drop In
Short Street SS2 5BY
Free to access, lunch served 12.00 – 13.30
12.30 – 16.00
Trinity Family Centre
Over 60’s Club
Argyll Road SS0 7HL
£2 entrance, includes exercise or entertainment. Food served until 1.30pm
13.00 – 15.00
Storehouse
Foodbank
Coleman Street
SS2 5AW
Free to access
16.00 – 17.15
The One Love Project
Women only, 18+ food shower support
Carnarvon Road
SS2 6LR
Free to access
17.00 – 18.30
Southend Foodbank
Foodbank
The Faith and Hope and Charity Shop, SS4 1TQ
Voucher required from Citizens Advice, SECH Help In Hub, Children’s Centre’s, schools, SAVS
18.30 – 20.00
The One Love Project
Mixed service, food, showers, support
Carnarvon Road
SS2 6LR
Free to access
 

Tuesday

TIME
HOST
SERVICE PROVIDED
ADDRESS
COST / VERIFICATION
08.00 – 12.00
HARP
Breakfast
Bradbury Centre SS1 2DL
For verified rough sleepers
09.30 – 11.30
Trinity Family Centre
Drop In, Under 5’s
Argyll Road SS0 7HL
Breakfast £2 entrance charge
09.00 – 15.00
SVP
Vinnie’s Pick ‘n’ Mix
St Luke’s Community Hub SS2 4AF
Once a month, call 01702 592980 for details
10.00 – 14.00
Lifestreams
Community Fridge
Manners Way SS2 6QS
Free to access
10.00 – 13.00
Storehouse
Rough sleepers, showers, hot food, support
Coleman Street SS2 5AW
Free to access
11.00 – 13.30
SVP
Drop In
Short Street SS2 5BY
Free, lunch served 12.00 – 13.30
11.00 – 13.00
The Whittingham Mission
Bingo, coffee and cake
Whittingham Avenue SS2 4WA
Check The Whittingham Experience Project on Facebook. Closed 1st Tuesday of the month
11.50 – 13.15
Trinity Family Centre
Eat In Community Cafe
Argyll Road SS0 7HL
Affordable, low-cost meals, 2 courses for £5.50
12.00 – 14.00
Southend City Baptist Church
Toast, tea, coffee and biscuits
Clarence Road SS1 1AN
Free to access
13.00 – 15.00
Southend Foodbank
Foodbank
Belle Vue Baptist Church SS1 2QZ
Voucher required from Citizens Advice, SECH Help In Hub, Children’s Centre’s, schools, SAVS
14.00 – 16.00
Shoebury Ark
Foodbank, meals and low cost pantry shop
Friars Baptist Church SS3 9RJ
SS3 residents only, proof of address required
15.30 – 18.30
Trinity Family Centre
Family Club, food and games
Argyll Road SS0 7HL
Affordable, low-cost meals, last food order 5pm. £2 entrance charge
18.30 – 20.00
SVP
Kindness Kitchen and Homeless Hub
Short Street SS2 5BY
Free to access
 

Wednesday

TIME
HOST
SERVICE PROVIDED
ADDRESS
COST / VERIFICATION
08.00 – 12.00
HARP
Breakfast
Bradbury Centre SS1 2DL
For verified rough sleepers
10.00 – 11.30
Storehouse
Family session, with children up to 5 years old
Coleman Street SS2 5AW
Professional referral required
10.00 – 14.00
Lifestreams
Community Fridge
Manners Way SS2 6QS
Free to access
11.30 – 13.30
SVP
Drop In
Short Street SS2 5BY
Free to access
12.00 – 14.00
Southend City Baptist Church
Toast, tea, coffee and biscuits
Clarence Road SS1 1AN
Free to access
13.00 – 14:00
Storehouse
Women’s only, food and games
Coleman Street SS2 5AW
Women only session. Free to access
13.00 – 15.00
Southend Foodbank
Foodbank
St Saviours Church SS0 8LL
Voucher required from Citizens Advice, SECH Help In Hub, Children’s Centre’s, schools, SAVS
17.15 – 18.15 (doors close at 18:30)
The One Love Project
Foodbank and community supermarket, Free fresh produce, low cost non-perishables, toiletries, home items and clothing for a small monetary donation
Carnarvon Road SS2 6LR
Free to Access, Non rereferral but pre-registration before attendance desired
18.30 – 20.00
SVP
Kindness Kitchen and Homeless Hub
Short Street SS2 5BY
Free to access
 

Thursday

TIME
HOST
SERVICE PROVIDED
ADDRESS
COST / VERIFICATION
08.00 – 12.00
HARP
Breakfast
Bradbury Centre SS1 2DL
For verified rough sleepers
09.45 – 11.00
SVP
Food Market
St Helens Church SS0 7JP
£1 membership for 12 months, £5 per shop
10.00 – 14.00
Lifestreams
Community Fridge
Manners Way SS2 6QS
Free to access
11.30 – 13.30
SVP
Drop In
Short Street SS2 5BY
Free, lunch served 12.00 – 13.30
11.30 – 12.30
The One Love Project
Foodbank, adults only
Carnarvon Road SS2 6LR
Free to access
12.00 – 14.00
Southend City Baptist Church
Toast, tea, coffee and biscuits
Clarence Road SS1 1AN
Free to access
12.00 – 14.15
The Experience Project
Foodbank
The Whittingham Mission SS2 4WA
SS24 residents only. Please bring proof of address. Closed 1st Thursday of the month
12.30 – 14.30
Southend Foodbank
Foodbank
Shoeburyness and Thorpe Bay Baptist Church SS3 9JD
Voucher required from Citizens Advice, SECH Help In Hub, Children’s Centre’s, schools, SAVS
13.00 – 14.00
The One Love Project
Foodbank and community supermarket, adults with children
Carnarvon Road SS2 6LR
Free to access
18.30 – 20.00
The One Love Project
Evening mixed service, food showers, clothing, support
Carnarvon Road SS2 6LR
Free to access
 

Friday

TIME
HOST
SERVICE PROVIDED
ADDRESS
COST / VERIFICATION
08.00 – 12.00
HARP
Breakfast
Bradbury Centre SS1 2DL
For verified rough sleepers
10.00- 14.00
Lifestreams
Community Fridge
Manners Way SS2 6QS
Free to access
10.00 – 11.30
SVP
Vinnie’s Pick and Mix
Short Street SS2 5SP
£1 membership for 12 months, £5 per shop
10.00 – 12.00
Storehouse
Foodbank and breakfast
Coleman Street SS2 5AW
Free to access
11.00 – 13.00
Southend City Baptist Church
Toast, tea, coffee and biscuits
Clarence Road SS1 1AN
Free to access
13.00 – 15.00
Storehouse
Social support and food
Coleman Street SS2 5AW
Men only, free to access
13.30 – 15.20
Family Action
Food Club and family support
Centre Place SS1 2JD
£5 FOOD Box, £1 annual membership, email southendfoodclubs@family action.uk
18.30 – 20.00
SVP
Kindness Kitchen
Short Street SS2 5BY
Service users only
 

Saturday

TIME
HOST
SERVICE PROVIDED
ADDRESS
COST / VERIFICATION
10.00 – 11.00
Southend City Baptist Church
Tea, coffee, games
Clarence Road SS1 1AN
Free to access, Church Service 11.00 – 12.00
10.30 – 12.20
Family Action
FOOD Club and family support
Summercourt Children’s Centre SS0 7AU
£5 FOOD Box, £1 Annual membership, geographical restrictions apply. Email southendfoodclubs@family-action.org.uk
11.00 – 14.00
The Experience Project
Foodbank
The Craftsman Bar SS0 7EW
Last Saturday of the month. Visit The Craftsman Facebook page for details
18.30 – 20.00
SVP
Kindness Kitchen
Short Street SS2 5BY
Service users only

Sunday

TIME
HOST
SERVICE PROVIDED
ADDRESS
COST / VERIFICATION
18.30 – 20.00
SVP
Kindness Kitchen
Short Street SS2 5BY
Service users only
South Essex Community Hub, We're all about you

In Partnership With:

Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Linkedin

Contact Us

1st Floor Victoria Shopping Centre,
324-325 Chartwell Square,
Southend-on-Sea,
Essex,
SS2 5SP.

Tel: 01702 611199
Email: info@sech-uk.com

Support Us

On EasyFundraising

It’s easy to support us on EasyFundraising!

Simply sign up, add the browser extension and let EasyFundraising do the rest!

Click here