HUNGER

Select any project for full details and contact information. Listed here in post code order.
Elevenses

A community drop in coffee morning. Bacon Butties and a hot drink for free. A friendly team offering prayer and provisons (food/clothes from our food and clothes bank). All are welcome.

When:
Where:

Every Saturday 10:30am - 12 noon

Burlington Church, London Road, Ipswich, IP1 2EZ

Foodcycle Evening Meal

This is a meat-free evening meal consisting of three courses in a safe, warm, space with a chance to make new friends and develop old friendships. It is offered by the Foodcycle charity to anyone who needs a hearty meal.

When:
Where:

Each Tuesday from 4:00pm until approx 5.30pm

Burlington Baptist Church Centre London Road Ipswich IP1 2EZ

Ipswich Soup Kitchen

Free service available to all every day of the week, delivered on the street.

When:
Where:

Everyday of the year at 7:30pm prompt

In the area of the Magistrates Court on Elm Street, central Ipswich

St Mary & St Botolph Top Up Shop

Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2.

When:
Where:

Every Wednesday from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

St Mary & St Botolph Church Whitton Church Ln, Ipswich IP1 6LT

St Mary le Tower Top Up Shop and Cafe

Top Up Shop, food chosen by customer one bag for £2 and a breakfast cafe which is free.

When:
Where:

Wednesday 9:00 am - 10:15 am

St Mary Le Tower Tower Street Ipswich IP1 3BE

St Matthew's Top Up Shop

Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2.

When:
Where:

Every Thursday from 9:00am - 10:00am

St Matthews Church Portman Rd Ipswich IP1 2BP

St Thomas The Apostle Top Up Shop

The St Thomas The Apostle Top Up Shop is one of the many popup shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.

When:
Where:

Fridays 12:00 noon - 1:00pm

St Thomas The Apostle Church Bramford Lane Ipswich IP1 5BS

St Francis Top Up Shop

The St Francis Top Up Shop is one of the many shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.

When:
Where:

Every Saturday from 10:00am - 11:00am

St Francis Church 192 Hawthorn Dr, Ipswich IP2 0QQ

St Mary's Stoke Top Up Shop

The St Mary's Stoke Top Up Shop is one of the many popup shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.

When:
Where:

Sundays 12:00 noon - 1:00pm

St Mary's Church Stoke Street Ipswich IP2 8BX

St Peter's Top Up Shop

Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2.

When:
Where:

Every Wednesday from 1:30pm - 2:30pm

St Peters Church Stoke Park Dr Ipswich IP2 9TH

Triangle Top Up Shop

The Triangle Church Top Up Shop is one of the many shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.

When:
Where:

Every Wednesday from 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Triangle Church 15 Dickens Rd, Ipswich IP2 0JR

Welcome Cafe at St Mary Stoke

Conversation, games, puzzles and colouring. Serving tea/coffee and light refreshments.

When:
Where:

Wednesdays 10:00am through 12:00noon

St Mary Stoke Stoke Street Ipswich IP2 8BX

Wellsprings Monday Meals

Wellsprings Monday Meals is for adults and includes a free two course meal from about 6pm. Afterwards there is an opportunity to stay on for an optional time of reflection.

When:
Where:

Monday 5:00pm - 8:00pm (excluding bank holidays)

St Peter's Church, Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9TH

All Hallows Top Up Shop

Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2.

When:
Where:

Every Tuesday from 9:30 am to 10:30

All Hallows Church 320 Landseer Rd, Ipswich IP3 0JN

Art Club

Art for Fun: Weekly club on Friday mornings is for everyone who enjoys being creative from the complete beginner to the budding Turner. If you like to enjoy doing Arts in the company of others, please join the club for £2.50 for a two hour session. Refreshments and cooked lunch is available in The Hub Café to purchase for £5

When:
Where:

Friday 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Salvation Army Priory Centre 43 Queen's Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX

Coffee Pot Community Cafe

A safe, warm and friendly cafe space - food and drink on a suggested donation basis, community building and a listening ear available.

When:
Where:

Every Thursday 9:30am - 12:00 noon

St Luke's Church Hall, Cliff Lane Ipswich IP3 0PJ

Messy Church at St Luke's

Family opportunities to explore the christian faith through activity, story, prayer, song and a meal

When:
Where:

Monthly on 2nd Monday at 3:20pm-5:00pm

St Luke's Church and Hall Cliff Lane Ipswich IP3 0PJ

TLC Renewal Well-being Cafe

Every Wednesday from 10am-12.30pm, our Lantern Room becomes a community space for a variety of hobbies and activities. Anyone is welcome to share a hobby or skill and anyone is welcome to join a workshop or activity. They are all free. Or you can come to relax and chat, or to enjoy the peace in our quiet area and prayer space.

When:
Where:

Every Wednesdays 10:00am through 12:30pm.

The Lantern Room St Augustine's Church Bucklesham Road Ipswich IP3 8TJ

Tea and Toast

Free breakfast in a warm and friendly environment.

When:
Where:

Every Friday morning from 8.45 am - 10.30 am

Landseer Road Methodist Church Landseer Road Ipswich IP3 9LX

Cameo Club at Salvation Army

We are running each Tuesday 9:15am through to 12noon. We offer a warm space, refreshments and tea/coffee and light refreshments. £1 charge.

When:
Where:

Every Tuesday 9:15am through noon

Salvation Army Ipswich Citadel Woodbridge Rd Ipswich IP4 4PH

Food 4 Thought

The Table is a monthly event where we serve a free two course meal for those in the community.

When:
Where:

1st Thursday each month 6pm-8:30pm

St Helen's Church, St Helen's Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2LS

Hope Church Community Lounge

Hope Church Community Lounge offers a cooked meal a warm welcome to everyone who attends. There are activities for those interested and our team are available to help people link to other services, including our advice, should that be helpful. Our meals are great value and can be provided at a discount if necessary.

When:
Where:

Thursday lunchtime from 12:00 noon - 2:00pm, excluding August

The Hope Centre 10 St Margaret's Street Ipswich IP4 2AT

River Coffee

Serving delicious coffee, tea, and snacks. Pop in if you’re looking for a place to relax, work, or study. If you want to meet new people, or just talk to a friendly face, we are here for you.

When:
Where:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00am - 3:00pm

River Church Key Street Ipswich IP4 1BZ

River Store (Social Supermarket)

Open to all for anyone that needs a little help with food and essentials for a small donation. If money is tight for whatever reason, pop in and top up your cupboards.

When:
Where:

Friday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

River Church Key Street Ipswich IP4 1BZ

Safe Harbour

Safe Harbour hosts a free 2 course meal on the first Thursday each month at 6pm. On the other weeks there is a free lunch at 1pm followed by the chance to fill a bag with groceries for a donation of £2 at our Top Up Shop.

When:
Where:

1st Thursday supper 6:00pm. Subsequent weeks Thursday lunch 1:00pm. Top Up Shop every Thursday 2:30pm.

St Helen's Church St. Helen's Street Ipswich IP4 2LS

Safe Harbour Top Up Shop & Cafe

The Safe Harbour Top Up Shop is one of the many shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.

When:
Where:

Every Thursday 2:30pm - 3:30pm

St Helen's Church, St Helen's Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2LS

Salvation Army Lunch Club

A 3 course lunch for all ages but mainly for those who would like some company and conversation. £5 charge.

When:
Where:

Each Thursdays at 12 noon

Ipswich Citadel 558 Woodbridge Road Ipswich IP4 4PH

St John's Top Up Shop

St John's Top Up Shop is one of the many popup shops organised by a number of Anglican Churches in Ipswich. Come, select the supplies you need and take away a bag full of essential items for £2. No referral or qualification required.

When:
Where:

2:00pm - 3:00pm

St John's Church (MIE) Cauldwell Hall Road Ipswich IP4 4QB

Drop in for a Cuppa, Westerfield

We offer a warm space, activities for children, tea/coffee and light refreshments and internet access.

When:
Where:

9am through 12 noon Saturday mornings during term time.

St Mary Magdalene Church, Church Lane, Westerfield. Suffolk. IP6 9BE

Walk-in Wednesday at Shepherd Drive Baptist

We offer a warm space, signposting to other services, tea/coffee/soup and light refreshments and board games/gentle activities and a space to chat.

When:
Where:

3rd Wednesday each month 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Shepherd Drive Baptist Church Laburnham Close Ipswich IP8 3SL

Community Cafe at St Francis

At The Peace Cafe we offer a warm space, activities for children, tea/coffee and light refreshments, internet access and wellbeing support or activities. Free NHS Health Check on the following days:- 5th June; 10th July; 7th August and 11th September.

When:
Where:

Monday 9:00am - 2:00pm

St Francis Church Hawthorn Drive Ipswich IP9 00Q

FIND Food Bank

FIND is a Suffolk charity which supports all those in need, regardless of faith or circumstance.

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Where:

Monday to Friday 8am through 5:30pm

Details available as part of the referral process