Whether you need access to groceries or ideas for budget friendly recipes, we’ve compiled a list of local support and resources for you.
Food Bank
Do you need extra support with groceries and food items?
Please contact us so that we can discuss your needs and complete a referral form for you to access your local food bank.
Call us on 0333 32 12 200, or
Email: enquiries@starhousing.org.uk
Community Meals
OsNosh located at The Centre on Oak Street are running a pay-as-you-feel share tables at The Centre on Wednesdays and Fridays, where you can come along and pick up some groceries and a hot meal.
It’s open to everyone, so whether you need a little extra help with the shopping or just want to go and get to know your local community, they’re open from 10.30am-1pm, and hot meals are available 11.30-1pm.
Budget Friendly Cooking
Sainsbury’s have compiled a list of recipes that all come in at under £2 per serving, and include freezer-friendly batch-cook ideas, curries, one-pots and lots more.
Use the recipe filters to order by serving size and special diet
https://www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk/recipes/thrifty-recipes
Do you need some new ideas for cooking, baking and feeding the family on a budget?
Check out this page from Tesco:
https://realfood.tesco.com/budget-meals.html?icid=dchp_nav
They’ve put together budget friendly meals for the whole family, and you can easily search for what you need. Using clever tricks, such as maximising your store cupboard and making the most of leftovers, these meals come in at under £2 per serving!!
As we continue to hear about the increase in prices, Asda have put together a collection of ‘price locked’ recipes – these recipes are price locked for the rest of the year.
https://groceries.asda.com/recipes/collections/curated/price-locked-recipes