The Humanity First Mirfield foodbank storefront in West Yorkshire
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UK Foodbanks

Two foodbanks, in Mirfield and Walsall, supporting families across the UK with emergency food, baby supplies and household essentials.

Charity begins at home

Although the majority of our work takes place overseas, we are equally committed to people facing hardship right here in the UK. Our foodbanks opened in response to rising food poverty and remain open year-round for families, individuals and households in crisis.

Mirfield Foodbank storefront
West Yorkshire · Est. 2020

Mirfield Foodbank

Opened in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mirfield Foodbank was our very first foodbank. It continues to serve families and individuals across West Yorkshire with emergency food parcels, hygiene items, household essentials, and a warm cafe space where people can sit down for a hot drink and a friendly face.

Opening hours
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday11am – 2pm
  • Wednesday11am – 2pm
  • Thursday11am – 2pm
  • Friday11am – 2pm
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed
Walsall Foodbank storefront
West Midlands

Walsall Foodbank

Our second foodbank, based inside the Saddlers Shopping Centre in Walsall, supports hundreds of people every month who are struggling to put food on the table. We provide emergency food parcels, baby supplies, toiletries and household essentials to those in greatest need across the West Midlands.

Opening hours
  • Monday10am – 1pm
  • Tuesday10am – 1pm
  • Wednesday10am – 1pm
  • Thursday10am – 1pm
  • Friday10am – 12:30pm
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed
How to help

What our foodbanks need most

Both foodbanks gratefully accept donations of long-life food, baby supplies, hygiene items and household essentials. Please call ahead before bringing large donations so we can match what's most needed week to week.

Long-life food
  • Pasta and rice
  • Tinned tomatoes and vegetables
  • Tinned fruit, fish and meat
  • Baked beans and soups
  • Breakfast cereal and oats
  • Biscuits, crackers and snack bars
Hot drinks and basics
  • Tea and coffee
  • Sugar and UHT/long-life milk
  • Squash and juice cartons
  • Cooking oil
  • Jam, honey and spreads
  • Salt, pepper and basic seasonings
Hygiene and household
  • Toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Shampoo, soap and shower gel
  • Deodorant and razors
  • Sanitary products
  • Washing-up liquid and laundry pods
  • Toilet roll and cleaning sprays
Babies and children
  • Baby formula and baby food
  • Nappies (all sizes) and wipes
  • Baby toiletries
  • Children's snacks and juice
  • Activity books and small toys
  • Seasonal: selection boxes, Easter eggs
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