Food & Food Services
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Lots of people are struggling to put food on the table during these difficult times and the Beacon Centre is here to help. We are the Beacon Heath branch of the main Exeter food bank operated by The Trussell Trust.

Providing hot food, hot drinks, socks, water, chocolate, wipes and tissues as well as sleeping bags, hats, gloves and scarves. Also supply sanitary products for women on the streets. And providing dogs of the homeless with water, kibble, meat, treats and poo bags.


Free hot meal 6.30pm Tuesdays at The Mint. Anyone is welcome to attend as a guest and enjoy a free hot meal. No need to book. Just turn up on the day. Volunteers always welcome.


Situated along Gloucester Road near the bottom of Peterborough Road. Anyone can use the larder.


Seeking lasting change to our local food system by tackling the issues of food poverty, diet-related ill health, food waste and unsustainable farming practices. Focus is on achieving strategic, step change across the city.



A community-based organisation that aims to increase access to, and raise awareness of the benefits of, Local, Organic, Vegan, Ethical Food for animals, health and the environment. Organise activities which address food poverty, reduce food waste, help people eat better, and bring the local community together, including lunch clubs, cookery classes, a community fridge and other food projects.


Beat waste with Olio: the app for finding what you need and sharing what you don’t with local people.


Free food is available across Exeter, seven days a week, for rough sleepers and people who are vulnerably housed. This is the free food guide.


A volunteer-run group, providing free hot food and drinks for everyone, Sunday mornings 11.30am-12.30pm, Cowick Street, St Thomas, Exeter.


Westbank's purpose-built teaching kitchen supports members of the community in gaining knowledge, skills and confidence in cooking whilst learning how to produce healthy, cost-effective meals that suit their lifestyles.










