Nobody knows when a financial crisis will impact their household, but Northampton Food Bank is there to offer support. 

Food aid is not a long term solution, but a helping hand when things are difficult. Northampton Food Bank can be accessed in various locations across the town, once a referral has been made.

In most settings there will be a volunteer team available to offer support, signposting or further help if needed.

Facing a financial crisis
and need a food parcel?

1. Talk to a Referral Agency about your situation

Northampton Food Bank hosts a network of Food Bank Points across the town over six days of the week. A referral is necessary, and over 200 agencies are registered to refer, including schools, health visitors, doctors surgeries, mental health worker and many more. If you need a referral but don’t have regular contact with any of these services, Citizen’s Advice operates as an accessible Referral Agency. 

Food Bank - Referral Agencies — Restore Northampton

2. If eligible, receive a referral reference number

The food/essentials offered are for those in short-term crisis and Referral Agencies make their assessment based on the eligibility criteria. As this is a crisis support system, there is a limit to the number of referrals accepted within a year, but Re:store will always work with our partner agencies to address ongoing needs.

The referral process is essential to offer the best support at early stages to the individual and to create a dignified welcoming space when collecting the food parcel. Referral Agencies may request you to make a booking or signpost you to another agency if there is no-one available to make the assessment at that time.

3. Collect a food parcel with valid referral within 7 days

Once you have a valid referral code, make your way to a Northampton Food Bank Point to collect your personalised parcel. You’ll need 1 form of ID (photo card if possible) to collect. The referral expires after 7 days, so if you don’t get there in time or need another parcel in future you will need a new referral.

Distribution Points

RESTORE NORTHAMPTON

Central Vineyard
42 Sheep Street
Northampton
​NN1 2LZ

Tel: 01604 328046

Office Opening Times 
9:30am - 2pm
Monday - Thursday

PLEASE NOTE:
Due to current staffing levels, we aren’t always able to answer your call. You are free to leave a message or send us an email and we will respond as soon as we are able.