What’s Available?

Laurence’s Larder is non-referral and open to all. Every week we offer a food parcel, clothes bank, sit-down hot meal, community activities, and access to support services.

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Food Bags

Wednesday 10.00am - 2.00pm
Open to all to receive a bag of essential food items (no referral required). Tea & coffee served 10.00am - 12.00pm.

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Hot Meals

Thursday 11.00am - 2.00pm
Community Kitchen in partnership with Sufra - serving tea & coffee, two-course hot meal (vegetarian option available). Lunch served at approximately 1.00pm.

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Clothes Bank

Thursday 11.00am - 2.00pm
Choose a limited number of items from a selection of men’s & women’s clothes and shoes - free of charge.

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Community Art Cafe

Monday 10.30am - 4.00pm
Drop-in for hot drinks, snacks and a light lunch. Play boardgames with the community or join afternoon Arts & Crafts sessions! Suitable for reading and studying. WiFi also available.

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Other Support

Times vary
Laurence’s Larder provides on-site access to additional support services (eg. NHS health checks, legal aid and referrals). Check the calendar for specific times and more information.

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About Us

Laurence’s Larder is a food aid charity offering a weekly food parcel service, clothes bank and community kitchen to anyone who would like to join us for a meal and a chat. Run almost entirely by volunteers, the Larder also offers services such as a legal aid surgery and signposting to navigate and access other support systems. Every week at Laurence’s Larder we work with surplus produce that would otherwise go to landfill, to provide hot food and fresh ingredients to our guests. Our lunches are not only delicious but also provide a welcoming space for interaction for those in our community who may be socially isolated.

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We urgently need to raise funds to meet demand and expand our services.

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Donate Goods

What products and items are needed and how to donate.

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Our Impact

10,248

volunteer hours per year

Laurence’s Larder is run almost entirely on volunteer effort

5,000

meals served
per year

Using surplus food that would otherwise go to waste

600

food parcels
per month

Laurence’s Larder provides food aid on a non-referral basis

500

items of clothing per month

Our popular clothing bank relies on donations from the local community

Our Stories

“I used to be a chef, including a spell working with the Irish Guards. I had a hip operation which I am currently recovering from and the food bag service has really helped me. I enjoy coming to the Larder because you meet people and everybody gets on together. It’s like a family.”

– Trevor, Guest
“I like volunteering at the Larder because there’s a real sense of being part of a team. I also really appreciate all the efforts to make guests feel respected, things like using tablecloths and putting flowers on the tables, and always welcoming people inside for tea & coffee rather than queuing outside.”

– MC, Volunteer