Bournemouth Foodbank

What is Bournemouth Foodbank?

Citygate Church partners with Bournemouth Foodbank to provide emergency food and support to local people in crisis. The Citygate Community Hub is a secure drop-in where people experiencing food insecurity and other causes of crisis can come for help.

Who’s it for?

People local to the Bournemouth area facing food insecurity.

Referrals only. For more information on how to get help see bournemouth.foodbank.org.uk.

Where do they meet?

The food bank meets at The Citygate Centre - you can just walk in through the front doors!

Citygate Church,
Citygate Centre,
138a Holdenhurst Road,
Bournemouth,
BH8 8AS

When do they meet?

The food bank is open 2-4pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays (except for public holidays).

How can I get help?

If you are struggling to afford food, please contact one of the 150 local referral agencies who can help support you and give you a food bank voucher.

Find more information on how to get help, and a list of referral agencies here.

How can I help?

Donate food

We welcome any gifts of unopened, non-perishable food that is still in-date.  You can drop off donations at the Hub during our opening hours.

Find more details about how to donate food here.

Give financially

Financial gifts, large or small, help keep going as we serve our community.

You can donate to our Community Hub here.

Join the team

Volunteers are the real lifeblood of the project. We are recruiting a great team to sustain this important service and better support the Bournemouth Foodbank network. 

Find out more about current vacancies and apply to join here.