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Food hubs and groups

There is a range of food support across our wards. You can find your closest service using the list below. You may need to be referred or book in advance to use some of these services.

Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton

The Rifgins Trust

Offers food vouchers and hardship assistance to residents in Boughton Monchelsea.

Boughton Monchelsea Parish Council
Boughton Monchelsea village hall
ME17 4HN

Boxley Downs

Detling Community Store

A food parcel project for residents of Detling and Thurnham.

The Old School Playing Field
Pilgrims Way
Detling
ME14 3EY

Fant and Oakwood

Westborough Family Hub

Get access to support, advice, and other services. You can claim up to six parcels a year per family. Contact Fair Share or Family Hub to complete a form. Those with families or children can self-refer.

Greenway
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 8TL

Headcorn and Sutton Valence

Penny Kemp's Community Pantry, Headcorn

This is a community pantry, café, and hub for food and other support. Everyone is welcome to come and collect a bag of fresh and chilled food. The food is free, but the suggested donation is £3. You can also collect:

  • clothing for children
  • baby formula, nappies, and other items
  • hygiene products
  • toiletries and toothpaste
  • three pieces of meat for £5

The pantry runs on a ticket system. You can sit in the café area and enjoy free tea, coffee, and cakes until your bag is ready.

The Old Methodist Church
2 High St, Headcorn
Ashford
TN27 9NE

Open Sundays, 11am to 1pm

High Street

Breakfast Buddies

Everyone is welcome to come for a nutritious breakfast every Saturday.

College Road Car Park
Maidstone
ME15 6YH

Every Saturday, 10am to 11am

Hungry Hearts

Everyone is welcome to come and collect:

  • hot food
  • food vouchers
  • premade lunches
  • clothing
  • wash bags
  • tents and sleeping bags
  • hair cuts
College Road Car Park
Maidstone
ME15 6YH

Open every Monday and Wednesday, 7pm to 8pm

Info-zone Family Hub

Food parcel collection hub. You can claim one parcel per family. Contact Fair Share or Family Hub to complete a form. Those with families or children can self-refer.

3 Palace Avenue
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 6NF

Maidstone Baptist Church

Phone in advance to collect a food parcel.

Knightrider Street
Maidstone
ME15 6LU

Maidstone Homeless Care

Support is available through referral by the council, a doctor, or a substance misuse team. If you are not working with a support service, contact Citizens Advice.

Maidstone Day Centre
15 Knightrider Street
Maidstone
ME15 6LP

Maidstone Winter Shelter

Provides a daily sit-down hot meal at 7.15pm. This service is for those in temporary accommodation, without a home, or vulnerable. Registration is required at a daily drop-in at United Reform Church, next to Pandora in Fremlin Walk. You can register between 3.30pm and 5.15pm.

Location is confirmed on the day you register.

Making a Difference to Maidstone (MADM)

You must complete a referral to MADM to be eligible for this service. The food bank is open five days a week but is only accessible through an appointment. You must bring a list of items you need. Items include:

  • fresh, frozen and tinned food
  • cleaning products
  • dog food
  • baby food
  • toiletries
Outreach Centre
48 Church Street
ME141DS

Princess Project

The Totcycle baby and toddler bank is open when the Hub is open. To make an appointment, contact their office. You can collect:

  • nappies
  • formula
  • clothing
  • shoes
  • prams
  • highchairs
United Reformed Church
62 Earl St Maidstone
ME14 1PS

Open Friday term-time between 10am and 12pm.

Time for the Homeless

Anyone is welcome to come and collect:

  • hot food
  • clothing
  • tents and sleeping bags
  • food donations
College Road Car Park
Maidstone
ME15 6YH

Open Tuesdays 7pm to 8pm

Salvation Army

Those referred by the council, a doctor, or another professional service can collect a food parcel. You can get five parcels before a three-month break must be taken. New referrals will be needed after this time.

74 to 80 Union Street
Maidstone
ME14 1ED

Southborough Family Hub

Food parcel collection hub. You can claim up to six parcels a year per family. Contact Fair Share or Family Hub to complete a form. Those with families or children can self-refer.

Stagshaw Close off Postley Road
ME15 6TL

Loose and Linton

The Vine Church

Daily food parcel collection for those who have been referred. You must call before you collect.

The Vine
Boughton Lane
Loose
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 9QF

Marden and Yalding

Marden Food Bank

Food bank walk-in every Monday between 9.30 am and 12pm.

St Michael and All Angels
Vestry Hall
High Street
Marden
TN12 9DR

Parkwood and Mangravet

Fusion Healthy Living Centre

Free food available on Friday if you book in advance.

Fusion Maidstone HLC 2 and 3 Cobb Way, Off Livingstone Walk
Park Wood
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 9XF

Shepway

St Martins Church

"Food 4 You" food parcel scheme collection hub. Call to find out the dates and times.

Northumberland Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 7LP

Greenfields Family Hub

Food parcel collection hub. You can claim up to six parcels a year per family. Contact Fair Share or Family Hub to complete a form. Those with families or children can self-refer.

Rutland Way
Shepway
ME 8DR

The Vine Church

Daily food parcels if you call to request. Referral and drop-in available.

The Vine
Northumberland Road
Shepway
Maidstone
ME15 7LP

Staplehurst

Shepherds Pantry Community Fridge

A selection of donated and shop surplus food is available to anyone, for free. You can visit:

  • Tuesday: 12.30pm to 4pm
  • Wednesday: 9am to 11am
  • Thursday: 9am to 4pm
  • Saturday: 9am to 11am
Staplehurst Free Church
Station Road
Staplehurst
Kent
TN12 0QQ

Other locations

Aylesford Food Bank

Collect free pre-booked food parcels. No referral is needed, but you must request your parcel by email. Open to residents of the Aylesford and Eccles areas.

The Brassey Centre
Station Road
Aylesford
Kent
ME20 7QR