Are You Struggling to Afford Food?
Food costs are rising. If you are struggling to afford food there is help and advice available to you.
Contact us to discuss options, which could include a referral to one of the following food banks.
New Forest Basics Bank
New Forest Basics Bank is an independent food bank based in Lymington, supporting local households in need.
Totton Basics Bank
Basics Bank operates from Testwood Baptist Church and provides emergency food for households in crisis.
Ringwood Food Bank
Ringwood Food Bank is part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust.
Waterside Food Bank
Waterside Food Bank is part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust.
Please note that the food banks listed above require a referral before you can use their services.
If you’re struggling and need support, call us on 0808 278 7860 and we can talk through your situation and help arrange a referral where appropriate.
There are other support options available too, which you’ll find below.
There are 11 weekly FareShare food larders across the New Forest.
Membership is free, and for a small weekly fee you can get up to 25 food items. Find details below or contact us to find out full details of all locations and opening times.
Citizens Advice projects
Trussell Financial Inclusion Project
Trussell has food banks across Ringwood, Fordingbridge, Verwood, and Waterside – and they’ve teamed up with Citizens Advice New Forest to offer extra help to regular food bank users.
Need help with something else?
Explore more support on our New Forest local advice pages.
Looking for additional food support?
Visit the Citizens Advice national website for more guidance.