Billingham and Stockton Food Bank - West Precinct in Billingham
Providing three days' nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. Part of a nationwide network of food banks supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
The food bank in the West Precinct, Billingham is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am to 2pm.
Referral is essential to get a food parcel. Organisations that can be contacted for food parcel voucher referrals include:
- Stockton District Advice and Information Service (SDAIS): 01642 633877
- NHS Social Prescribing: 01642 061047
- Stockton Borough Council - Housing: 01642 528389
- Other organisations include: housing associations, advice charities, schools and GPs.
More information about referral is available on our foodbank vouchers webpage.
Proof of identification is required when collecting a food parcel, such as a letter with recipient's name and address.
Clothes/coats/school uniforms/baby stuff and household items are also available at the food bank,
We also run a cooking course for cooking on a budget and a Job club for those searching for employment. We are able to donate fresh veg, fruit, bread and cakes etc that have been donated as 'end of day' produce.
