There are a range of Food Support organisations throughout the Havant Borough, whether you are looking for a hot meal, a food bank referral or help with the cost of the weekly shop, this support hub should have the answers you need.
If you are a food support organisation and would like to be included, or have an update on the services you provide, please contact: askcommunity@havant.gov.uk
Havant Community Pantries
Community pantries and larders give you the option to pay a small fee to join, then buy weekly groceries at a reduced price.You do not need a referral to access food support from a community pantry.
Central Havant
Munch Community Food Pantry
Munch Community Food Pantry, Park Community School, Middle Park Way, Havant PO9 4BU.
Hayling Island
Hayling Island Community Pantry
Hayling Island Community Pantry, Hayling Library, Elm Grove, Hayling Island, PO11 9EE.
Waterlooville
Growing Places - Community Pantry
Growing Places Community Pantry, The Meadow Building, Growing Places Mill Hill, Mill Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7DB.
Food Support Organisations
Central Havant
Beacon Food Bank
Referral needed
Beacon Food Bank, 69-73 Meridian Centre, Havant, PO9 1UN.
Emsworth
One Church Food Bank
Referral needed
One Church, New Life Christian Church, 134 Main Road (Entrance via Thorney Road) Emsworth, PO10 8BN
Hayling Island
The Bridge Church
Referral needed
The Bridge Church, 67 Beach Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0JD
Leigh Park
Leigh Park Food Bank
Self referral
Leigh Park Community Centre, Dunsbury Way, Havant, PO9 5BG.
The Peace Centre Havant
Referral and self-referral.
The Peace Centre, 15 Middle Park Way, Havant, PO9 4AB.
Alfie's Arc
Self referral
19 Greywell Shopping Centre, Leigh Park PO9 5AH
Waterlooville
Care and Share Food Bank
Self referral
Care and Share Waterlooville Food Bank, Sacred Heart Church, PO7 7SR.
Waterlooville Food Bank
Referral needed
Waterlooville food bank, Wecock Church, Kite Close, Wecock, Hampshire, PO8 9UJ
Where a referral is required, see "I need a referral for food support".
If you are agency that wants to make a referral, see "I want to refer someone for food support".
For self referral, see " I do not have a referral for food support yet".
If you are sleeping rough, or are at risk of becoming homeless, please contact StreetLink.
Community Centres, Libraries and Churches across the Havant Borough host activities throughout the week where you can keep warm and socialise.
For a list of Community Centres in the borough, go to: List of community centres.
The following organisations provide reasonably priced meals throughout the week:
Emsworth Community Hub - Open 12pm - 4pm Monday to Friday for tea, coffee, soup, rolls and cakes.
Emsworth Sports & Social Club, Emsworth, PO10 7JF
Facebook page: Emsworth Community Hub
Beacon Community Lunch Club - £5 for two course cooked meal (main and pudding). Every Monday from 11.45am to 1.15pm (except bank holidays). No booking required.
The Beacon, 69-73 Meridian Centre, Havant, PO9 1UN
Website: Beacon Community Lunch Club
Acorn Community Centre - The Aviary Café - Open Monday – Friday 9:30am – 2:30pm. Meals, snacks and refreshments (last food orders 2pm).
Warm Space at the Acorn Centre every Tuesday in term time, from 4pm until 7.30pm.
Hot drinks and biscuits for £1 pp and a hot meal for an additional £1.50 if requested. Also music, games and physical activities.
3 The Kestrels, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9UX
Website: Acorn Community Centre
Munch meals - Open for anyone to come on Thursdays between 4pm and 5.30pm. You will receive a free two-course hot meal and drink.
Munch Community Food Pantry, Park Community School, Middle Park Way, Havant PO9 4BU
Facebook page: Munch Community Food Pantry
FoodCycle Havant - Anyone can attend on Thursdays and enjoy a FREE hot meal. No need to book, just turn up at 6.30pm on the day!
St Joseph's Church, 134 West Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1LP
Website: FoodCycle Havant
Bedhampton Community Centre - Coffee Shop open Friday's 10am - 12pm. A warm and friendly space.
21 Bedhampton Road, Havant, PO9 3ES
Website: Bedhampton Community Centre
Leigh Park Lunch Club - £5 for two courses with unlimited drinks. Fridays from 12:30pm. Booking is essential. Call to reserve a space - telephone: 02392 476382
Leigh Park Community Centre, Dunsbury Way, Havant PO9 5BG
Facebook page: Leigh Park Centre
368 Community Café, Waterlooville Baptist Church - Tuesday mornings 10-12pm. Variety of hot drinks and delicious cakes. No set prices. Pay what you can afford. Warm and friendly, Everyone welcome, dog friendly.
Opposite Tesco Express. Wheelchair access and parking at the front or side of the building. Entrance down left side of church across the patio.
Waterlooville Baptist Church, 368 London Road Waterlooville, PO7 7SY
Asda
Kids eat for £1 - all day, every day! Children under 16 only.
You do not need a referral to access food support from the below organisations. Community pantries and larders give you the option to pay a small fee to join, then buy weekly groceries at a reduced price.
Central Havant
Munch Community Food Pantry is open between 11am and 1.00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and on Wednesdays between 5pm and 7pm. It costs £5 to use and on average you will receive £15 worth of food.
Munch Community Food Pantry, Park Community School, Middle Park Way, Havant PO9 4BU.
Referral and self-referral.
To request a food parcel or for further information, please contact: 07861 645343
The Peace Centre, 15 Middle Park Way, Havant, PO9 4AB.
Facebook page: The Peace Centre
Leigh Park
Leigh Park Food Bank
Open Mondays and Thursdays, 10am - 2pm.
To request a food parcel or for further information, please phone: 07935516529
Leigh Park Community Centre, Dunsbury Way, Havant, PO9 5BG.
Facebook group: Leigh Park Food Bank
Waterlooville
Growing Places Community Pantry
Open Mondays 9am - 10am, Thursday's 9am - 10am and 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Saturdays 10am - 12pm.
The pantry offers store food staples to help make low cost healthy meals for the whole household.
Saturday includes a coffee morning social where the kettle is on for a chat, slice of cake and information sharing.
Growing Places Community Pantry, The Meadow Building, Growing Places Mill Hill, Mill Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7DB.
Facebook page: Community at Growing Places
Care and Share Food Bank
Collections available 5 days a week at specified times.
You will be contacted with confirmation of date/time to be collected.
Care and Share Waterlooville Food Bank, Sacred Heart Church, PO7 7SR.
Facebook page: Care and Share Waterlooville Food Bank
Collections or delivery at extra cost.
Please complete the form on the website.
Hayling Island
Hayling Island Community Centre Pantry
Tuesday 9am-1pm, Wednesday 5-7pm, Thursday 9am-1pm, Friday 9am-1pm.
Fill out a registration form, wait to be approved, meet the friendly team & grab your weekly shop for just £6.
Pick up a membership request form from the pantry at the library or Hayling Island Community Centre.
Hayling Island Community Pantry, Hayling Library, Elm Grove, Hayling Island, PO11 9EE.
Facebook page: Hayling Island Community Centre Pantry
These agencies can help you with a referral for food support. You can also contact your social worker, GP, children’s school, job centre or housing association to provide you with a referral to your local food bank.
Citizen’s Advice: Havant
Website: Citizens Advice Havant
Email: advice@citizensadvicehavant.org
Citizen’s Advice: Emsworth
Emsworth Baptist Church, North Street, Emsworth, PO10 7BY
1st and 3rd Thursday of the month only, 10am - 1pm.
Emsworth Baptist Church - Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice Havant – Waterlooville Library
Waterlooville Library, The Precinct, Waterlooville, PO7 7DT
Monday 10am - 2 pm (appointments), Wednesday 1 pm - 3pm (drop-in).
Waterlooville Library - Citizens Advice Havant
Havant Borough Council Housing Office
Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, PO9 2AX.
Tel: 023 9244 6019
9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
These services require referrals from outside agencies.
Central Havant
Beacon Food Bank, 69-73 Meridian Centre, Havant, PO9 1UN.
Open for referrals: weekdays 10am – 1pm
Please make referrals before 12.30pm; after this you will have to leave a message for the following day.
Email: foodbank@beaconchurchhavant.org.uk
Phone: 07718 424 618
PLEASE NOTE: Hampers can now be collected from Beacon Lounge between 10.30am and 2pm on weekdays.
Emsworth
Opening times:
Mondays: 9.30am – 11.30am
Fridays: 12pm – 2pm
One Church, New Life Christian Church, 134 Main Road (Entrance via Thorney Road) Emsworth, PO10 8BN
Contact Esther Ellis by email esther@nlccuk.org or phone 0783 544 1076.
Waterlooville
Waterlooville food bank, Wecock Church, Kite Close, Wecock, Hampshire, PO8 9UJ
Open: Mondays 9.30am - 11.30am, Fridays 12pm - 2pm
Contact: Debbie by telephone: 0734 274 798 or email: waterloovillefoodbank@gmail.com
Hayling Island
The Bridge Church, 67 Beach Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0JD
For more information or if you would like to make a referral, please contact Barry King by phone 023 9246 8835.
Allotments
There are allotments throughout the Havant Borough: Allotments | Havant Borough Council
Grow it, Cook it, Eat it
Stockheath Lane Allotment askcommunity@havant.gov.uk
One Pot Cooking
Once a month on a Wednesday
They are all free, they are primarily run for PCC tenants and leaseholders.
Contact Becky on 92437 945 or 079 0463 2726or email: Becky.collins@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
For more information about Social Care Services, including Meals on Wheels please visit: Hampshire Social Care.
Havant Rotary's Feed Havant Project
Feed Havant is a Havant Rotary Club Project set up to help the Food organisations across the Havant Borough with supporting people in a time of crisis.
Website: https://feedhavant.co.uk/
The food support organisations listed below are accepting donations. You can also find your nearest food bank or donation point at: Give Food
Leigh Park
St Francis Church, Park Community School, Riders School, Warren Park School, Leigh Park Community Centre
Hayling Island
Lions Community Shop, Ruby’s Tea Room, Co-op
Waterlooville
Sacred Heart Church, 356 London Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7SR
All of Havant
Nationwide Building Society has collections points within each branch.
Portsmouth City Council tenants
Portsmouth City Council tenants living within the Borough of Havant can access support here. Portsmouth City Council rents 4,800 properties inside the Havant Borough. There are two housing offices within the borough that offer Portsmouth City Council tenants support.
Portsmouth City Council Housing Services Leigh Park
56, Stockheath Road
Havant
Hampshire, PO9 5HQ
Portsmouth City Council Housing Services Wecock Farm
5 The Kestrels,
76 Eagle Avenue,
Portsmouth,
PO8 9GX
Portsmouth City Council Participation Centre
Breastfeeding Network South and East Hampshire
The Breastfeeding Network South and East Hampshire runs peer support groups at different community venues and online, providing not only practical support with infant feeding, but emotional support too. All groups are drop in there is no charge, referral or booking process.
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/project/south-and-east-hampshire/
National Breastfeeding Helpline
The National Breastfeeding Helpline is available 24/7 every day of the year 0300 100 0212 and parents with worries about taking medication and continuing to breastfeed can check out our factsheet or contact the Drugs in Breastmilk service https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drugs-factsheets/
New Parents Meet and Connect Group, Leigh Park Library
Supportive session for new babies and first time parents / carers. Free to attend and includes refreshments.
Every Tuesday, 1.45pm - 2.45pm.
Munch Pantry
Munch Pantry provides hot meals for families during the school holidays, 12pm - 1pm. Contact Munch for details.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pcsmunch/
Holiday Activities in Hampshire
The Holiday Activities and Food Programme is a government sponsored scheme run by Hampshire County Council, which offers activities and healthy meals to school-age children during school holidays. Find information about activities in the borough.
Connect4communities
If you are struggling to pay for necessities like food and fuel, you can use this directory to find sources of local support available in your area. Find out more about connect4communities.
Hampshire County Council has lots of waste reduction ideas, including composting, on their website:
Smart living | Waste and recycling | Hampshire County Council
The below apps and websites connect neighbours and local businesses so that surplus food isn't being thrown away: