Food Help
If you don’t qualify for free vouchers, community shops are a cheaper option than supermarkets. Some social eating programs also offer hot meals at lower prices.
Food Banks
To use a food bank, you’ll need a referral. You can get one from Citizens Advice, children’s centres, or health visitors. You can also contact your local food bank, and they’ll explain how to get a referral.
When you visit or talk to a referral agency, they’ll ask for some basic details to understand your situation and offer practical advice.
Once you have your voucher, you can use it to collect your food parcel.
Below, you’ll find links to food banks and other affordable food resources.
Where to get Foodbank Referrals
You can get a referral from several sources. For more information on local assistance, you can call Lincoln Foodbank at 01522 542166. Alternatively, you can contact Citizens Advice. Your local Jobcentre, NHS provider, or GP can also help refer you to a food bank.
https://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/foodbank-vouchers/
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/food-bank/using-a-food-bank/
Lincolnshire
The Lincolnshire Food Partnership has a directory of food banks and affordable food providers throughout Lincolnshire. You can explore their map or browse the information organised by area.
https://lincolnshirefoodpartnership.org/foodbanks/
(Boston, East Lindsey, Lincoln, North East Lincolnshire, North Kesteven, North Lincolnshire, South Holland, South Kesteven and West Lindsey).
Lincoln
Lincoln Food Bank -There are several locations in and around Lincoln town. Please visit the site below for more details and guidance.
https://lincoln.foodbank.org.uk/
Lincoln Community Grocery is a bridge between supermarkets and food banks and is open to everyone—no referral is needed. Food shops cost £5 each, with an annual membership fee of £5. It operates Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The address is provided below, and you can visit the link for more details.
Lincoln Community Grocery, Beaumont Manor, Beaumont Fee, Lincoln, LN1 1UL
Online Lower Cost Food
Olio is an online app where you can give away or receive surplus food and household items.
Too good to go is an app where you can buy discounted food that would otherwise go to waste.
Approved Foods is an online shop offering surplus stock at lower prices, often with shorter expiration dates.
Best Before It’s Gone offers food nearing or past its best-before date at reduced prices, with delivery options available.
Lowpricefoods.com focuses on selling discounted clearance food and drinks.
Clearancexl - waste less, save more.
