Airedale Food Bank
Food Bank
No referral
Verified
Provides essential food and non-food items, including toiletries and hygiene products. Operates primarily as an emergency delivery service for vulnerable singles, couples, and...
Castleford
Delivery only — dispatched dynamically, up to 7 days a week depending on need
07920 878782
The Link Foodbank (Smawthorne Community Project)
Food Bank
Referral needed
Unverified
Emergency food parcels for Castleford residents in crisis. Part of Smawthorne Community Project, providing three days of nutritionally balanced food. Also offers signposting to...
Castleford
Friday 18:00–20:00
01977 676367 / 07544 943862 (Tim Weeks)
Trinity Mission Hope Centre
Multi-service
No referral
Verified
Christian charity providing hot food, food parcels, clothing, toiletries, hot showers, and practical support in Castleford. A welcoming drop-in space where anyone can access help...
Castleford
Mon 19:30–21:00 (warm space, chat, advice, tea/coffee). Tue & Wed 12:00–14:00 (hot 2-course meal, food parcels, clothing bank)
07741 287150
Faith Net Food Bank
Food Bank
Referral needed
Unverified
An independent, self-funding food bank providing emergency food assistance to local families. Works closely with local schools and nurseries to identify and support vulnerable...
Featherstone
Wednesday 18:30–20:00
07805 101825 (Donna Cox)
Knottingley Food Bank
Food Bank
Referral needed
Verified
Part of the Trussell Trust network, providing three days' worth of nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred in crisis.
Knottingley
Tuesday 10:00–12:00 and Friday 10:00–12:00
0300 1024 558
Salvation Army Knottingley
Food Bank
Referral needed
Unverified
⚠ UNRESEARCHABLE — no active web presence found for a dedicated Knottingley Salvation Army food bank. This may have been absorbed by the Pontefract branch. Phone 01977 600224 to...
Knottingley
Mon, Wed, Fri 09:30-11:00; Thu 09:00-11:00
01977 675179
The Well Project - Normanton Food Bank
Food Bank
Referral needed
Unverified
A Trussell Trust affiliated food bank providing emergency food parcels, toiletries, and essential household items to individuals in crisis. The facility also functions as a...
Normanton
Tuesday 16:00–17:00 and Friday 15:00–16:00
07307 189851 / 01924 895634
The Resource Food Bank
Food Bank
No referral
Verified
Volunteer-run food bank collecting dried produce, tinned goods, toiletries, and cleaning products to create comprehensive parcels for those in financial hardship.
Ossett
Fridays only (delivery dispatch day — not open for collection)
01924 263311 / 07522 604130
Pontefract Community Kitchen
Multi-service
No referral
Verified
Feeds the homeless and those struggling on low incomes or benefits. Provides hot meals, food vouchers, sleeping bags, tents, and warm clothing.
Pontefract
Thursday from 18:00
07521 259552
Salvation Army Pontefract
Food Bank
Referral needed
Unverified
Offers crisis food support and community engagement through structured drop-in sessions. Acts as a donation and distribution point for local families in need.
Pontefract
⚠ Unconfirmed — historic hours Wed 09:00–13:00, Thu 11:30–13:00
01977 600224
St Giles Food Share Pantry Club
Food Club / Pantry
No referral
Unverified
Runs a food share and pantry club alongside debt advice drop-ins. Also acts as a location for the Pontefract Foodbank to distribute essential grocery parcels.
Pontefract
⚠ Unconfirmed — historic records suggest Wed 12:30–14:30
01977 790448
Friends of the Community
Food Bank
No referral
Verified
A community group running a local food provision service ('Food for Upton'). Provides food parcels, household items, and advice in a welcoming, non-discriminatory environment.
South Elmsall
Friday 12:00–14:00 (home deliveries available for housebound individuals)
07747 087658
Hemsworth Food Pantry
Food Club / Pantry
No referral
Verified
Community food pantry established to support families through the cost of living crisis. Currently operates via home delivery of emergency food parcels.
South Elmsall
Friday 09:00–10:00 (pre-booked emergency food parcel collections)
07907 104687
Soup4EM
Community Kitchen
No referral
Unverified
Provides hot meals, food parcels, and access to fresh fruit, vegetables, and bread via Fareshare schemes. Supports the local ex-mining community and those struggling with food...
South Elmsall
Varies (contact local hub for hot meal session times)
The Food Hub Kinsley
Food Bank
No referral
Unverified
Distributes free FareShare surplus food to the local community to combat food waste and alleviate grocery costs for low-income households.
South Elmsall
Mon 09:00 onwards
01977 610931
Westfield Centre Food Bank
Food Bank
Referral needed
Verified
Managed by South Elmsall Community Facilities, this food bank assists families, homeless individuals, and those awaiting benefits. Distributes staples, ambient foods, and...
South Elmsall
Fridays 10:00–14:00 (food bank). Tuesday 10:00–12:00 is the Cost of Living Help at the Hub — advice only, no food parcels on Tuesdays.
01977 642335
Community Awareness Programme (CAP)
Multi-service
No referral
Verified
Comprehensive resource center seeking to relieve poverty. Provides snack meals, food parcels, showers, toiletries, changes of clothing, and household basics alongside befriending...
Wakefield
Monday–Friday 10:00–12:30
01924 381119
Crofton Food Bank
Food Bank
Referral needed
Unverified
A volunteer-run food bank providing emergency food parcels delivered directly to residents. Capable of accommodating specific dietary requirements upon request.
Wakefield
Sat 09:00-11:00 (Deliveries only)
07834 997767
Eastmoor Community Pantry
Food Club / Pantry
Referral needed
Unverified
Functions as a social supermarket and food pantry to help local families manage living costs. Provides dignified access to fresh produce and household staples.
Wakefield
Tue 10:00-12:00
01924 361212
Havercroft & Ryhill Community Learning Centre
Food Club / Pantry
No referral
Verified
Community hub operating a weekly food bank alongside broader welfare advice, serving the rural south-east of the district.
Wakefield
Thursday 10:00–12:00 (Cost of Living Hub). Office: Mon–Thu 08:00–16:00, Fri 08:00–15:30
01226 727824
Kettlethorpe Guardians Foodbank
Food Bank
No referral
Unverified
An independent local food bank providing ambient food supplies, toiletries, and essential items to the surrounding community without stringent referral barriers.
Wakefield
Mon, Wed, Thu 16:00-17:30
07761 377378
St Catherine's Church Centre
Food Bank
No referral
Verified
One of Wakefield's largest food banks supporting vulnerable individuals with food parcels, toiletries, and essential everyday items. Also hosts debt and employment advice services.
Wakefield
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00–15:00
01924 211130
St George's Lupset
Food Club / Pantry
No referral
Verified
Church-based food provision in the Lupset area of Wakefield, offering food parcels and a warm welcome to anyone in need.
Wakefield
Tuesday and Thursday 13:30–15:00 (emergency parcels). Food Pantry by appointment during community centre hours.
01924 369631
Wakefield Community Fridge
Food Club / Pantry
Referral needed
Unverified
⚠ Service overlap — likely consolidated with Community Awareness Programme (CAP) and St Michael's Community Fridge. Phone 01924 210140 to clarify current status and location.
Wakefield
Wed 10:00-12:00, Sun 10:00-12:00
Wakefield Street Kitchen
Multi-service
No referral
Verified
Hot meals, food parcels, and clothing for anyone in need across Wakefield. Founded in 2019, this volunteer-run charity also delivers meals on wheels to those who cannot leave home....
Wakefield
Thursday evenings (usually 19:00–20:00 — reliant on volunteers and weather)
07923 499557
Pontefract Foodbank
Food Bank
Referral needed
Verified
Emergency food parcels for Pontefract residents in crisis. Part of the wider food bank network serving the Wakefield District.
Pontefract
Tuesday 11:30–13:00 and Thursday 12:00–13:30
07935 530583 / 07747 168988
Wakefield District Community Food Store
Food Club
No referral
Unverified
Community food store providing affordable food for Wakefield District residents. Operates as a membership-based food club offering fresh, frozen, and cupboard essentials at reduced...
Wakefield
Wednesday 13:00–15:00 and Friday 13:00–15:00
The Real Junk Food Project
Food Waste / Community Food
No referral
Verified
National food waste charity based in Wakefield. Intercepts surplus food destined for landfill and redistributes it on a pay-as-you-feel basis. Runs a network of Sharehouses, cafes,...
Wakefield
Friday 12:00–15:00 (Ridings Kiosk)