Support for individuals
Where you can receive food
Please note that we are not able to supply food directly to individuals.
If you are in need of food for yourself or your family, there are many organisations in Oxford here to help you. Take a look at the list below and please do contact these charities – they’re here to help.
Food Services in Oxfordshire
The map at Good Food Oxfordshire provides extensive details of available services in your area.
Cherwell Larder
Cherwell Larder is a marketplace and cafe serving surplus food. They are open to users from all over Oxfordshire and do not charge customers, but ask visitors for a donation based on what they can afford.
Their operating hours are:
Thursdays 11-2 Exeter Hall, Oxford Road Kidlington OX5 1AB
Fridays 11-8 WISH, 4 The Parade, Kidlington OX5 1EE
Saturdays 11-2 WISH, 4 The Parade, Kidlington OX5 1EE
Oxford Mutual Aid
OMA provides approximately 170 households with regular food, toiletries, and baby supplies, and delivers nearly 100 emergency food parcels a week.
Hearty Earth
#HeartyEarth has a range of volunteer-led initiatives, which include: #OxfordCityLarder, #JerichoPantry, #SurplusCurry, #OxfordCityFridge #LeysLarder and #FeelGoodBikes.
Their operating hours are:
Monday: Leys Larder in the Barn, Nightingale Ave 1-3pm
Oxford City Fridge 10 am-8 pm in the Westgate Hotel.
Tuesday: Oxford City Fridge 10 am-8 pm, Jericho Pantry and Surplus Curry 5:30-6:30 pm in Jericho Community Centre.
Thursday: Oxford City Fridge 10 am-8 pm in the Westgate Hotel.
Friday: Oxford City Fridge 10 am-8 pm, Oxford City Larder and Surplus Curry 4-6 pm in West Oxford Community Centre.
Saturday: Oxford City Fridge 10 am-8 pm in the Westgate Hotel.
Sunday: Oxford City Fridge 10 am-8 pm in the Westgate Hotel.
All enquiries: Dr. Saman on 07887902412 or HeartyEarthOxford@gmail.com
The Community Emergency Food Bank
CEF provide emergency food for people who aren’t able to access it. Each parcel contains enough nutritionally balanced food for three days, mostly tinned and packaged food, supplemented by fresh fruit and vegetables provided by the us.
Oxford Community Action
Supports BAME communities in Oxford, with no need for a referral.
The Syrian Community in Oxford
Syrcox provide food parcels to anyone in need, with no need for a referral.
