The Meadows Foodbank & Pantry
A community where no one goes hungry
The meadows foodbank
The Meadows Foodbank is a Trussell Trust foodbank, and is one of the largest foodbanks in the Nottinghamshire area. We provide 3-day emergency food relief parcels for those in need. Our opening times are Tuesdays 5.30 – 7.30pm, Fridays 10am – 12noon and Saturdays 11am – 1pm.
Anyone is welcome to drop into our sessions for a hot drink and a chat, but to get a food parcel, you will need an official foodbank voucher from one of our registered charity partners. To find out more about the agencies/charities who can issue these vouchers, please see our Visit-Us page.
Once you have been issued with a voucher, you can bring this voucher to the foodbank and exchange it for a food parcel. Most Fridays we are also supported by a fantastic team from Bestwood Advice Centre, who can provide support and guidance on benefits, housing, debt and welfare issues.
The meadows pantry shop
The Meadows Pantry shop is open for registered local members only every Thursday 10am-12noon, and 1-2pm.
Members pay £5 per week and can choose for themselves a basket of products which include ambient, fresh, chilled and frozen food.
For more information on becoming a member of the Meadows Pantry, please see their website Nottingham Meadows Pantry
Bridgeway Hall
The front entrance of our Foodbank and Pantry services. Found just off Arkwright Walk.
Friendly volunteers
Two of our friendly volunteers, setting up the clothes donations, and ready to greet customers.
Our pantry shop
The shelves of our Meadows Pantry are stocked full with a variety of foods, for our members.
Pantry produce
Our Pantry offers a range of fresh fruit and veg, as well as shelf and tinned items.
Regulars enjoying their tea!
Our regulars like to pop in for a chat with their friends and a cup of tea or coffee.
The famous Roxie
Our favourite dog Roxie, being spoilt with some dog treats and fuss.
Pantry hot drinks
One of our lovely volunteers making hot drinks and having chats with the pantry customers.
Pantry shopping
Help for our Pantry members, to get themselves a good basket of food.
Welcoming a foodbank customer
Our foodbank customers are greeted at the door and checked in on the system by our volunteers.
The foodbank warehouse
Emergency food parcels being prepared in our warehouse by one of our volunteers.
Christmas gifts!
Our Christmas choice gift room allowed selected local members to choose presents for their children.
A food parcel
A food parcel being prepared by one of our volunteers, ready for collection.