The Hub Cafe

The Hub Cafe A pay-as-you-feel community café and hub bringing people together through food, kindness and practical support.

A Christ-centred community where no one goes hungry, every home is supported, and every soul is uplifted with love, dignity and hope. More than just a place to receive food, our community fridge is a community hub where people find practical support, encouragement, and connection. We believe that everyone deserves access to the basics of life — and that small acts of kindness can make a big differ

ence. Working in partnership with local organisations, volunteers, and donors, we are committed to fighting hunger and restoring hope — one parcel at a time. Opening hours:

Thursdays 11am-2pm for food parcels and support
Fridays 11am-2pm for The Hub community cafe

Come along to The Hub Cafe & Art Group this Friday and spend some time getting creative, enjoying good food and connecti...
03/09/2026

Come along to The Hub Cafe & Art Group this Friday and spend some time getting creative, enjoying good food and connecting with others.

This week we’re experimenting with crayons and exploring all the different ways they can be used in art — from drawing and rubbing to melting, layering, scraping and creating textures. We’ll also have crochet available for anyone who fancies giving it a go or bringing along their own project.

The Art Group is completely FREE — there’s no need to book, just turn up and join in. You can stay for as little or as long as you like, whether you want to get creative, have a chat, meet new people or simply enjoy a coffee and some company.

And if you’re feeling hungry, our healthy, hearty and affordable menu will be available, with main courses just £4.50 and desserts £3 plus barista coffee at £2.50.

You can also browse our selection of plants, gifts, September scarf sale and cards while you’re here.

The Hub Cafe
Friday | 11am–1pm
Free art group | Affordable home-cooked food | Crochet | Plants, gifts & cards | Conversation & community

No experience needed. No booking required. Just come along and be part of the community.

SEPTEMBER SCARF SALEEvery Friday in September at The HubA gorgeous selection of scarves in lots of different colours and...
03/09/2026

SEPTEMBER SCARF SALE

Every Friday in September at The Hub

A gorgeous selection of scarves in lots of different colours and styles — and they’re all just £2 each!

But this is more than just a bargain…

£2 is also the cost of a food parcel from our Community Fridge.

So while you’re treating yourself to a new scarf, you’re also helping us provide food and support to someone in our community who needs it.

£2 for a scarf.
£2 to make a difference.

Come along, have a browse and see what you can find.

Every Friday in September
The Hub

THE COMMUNITY FRIDGE IS OPEN TODAYWe’re open today from 11am at The Hub.As always, we have:• Food parcels for local hou...
03/09/2026

THE COMMUNITY FRIDGE IS OPEN TODAY

We’re open today from 11am at The Hub.

As always, we have:
• Food parcels for local households
• Fresh fruit and vegetables
• Household and personal hygiene essentials
• Hot, nutritious food
• Support and signposting to local services
• A friendly space to chat and connect

And something extra this week — PET FOOD IS BACK IN STOCK!

We know how important our four-legged family members are, so we’re really pleased to have pet food available again for those who need it.

A £2 suggested donation helps us keep the Community Fridge running, but please don’t let the donation stop you from coming if you’re unable to contribute.

Please remember to bring your own bags.

Everyone is welcome.

WE NEED YOU!We’re looking for a wonderful volunteer to help us with something very simple but really useful at The Hub a...
30/08/2026

WE NEED YOU!

We’re looking for a wonderful volunteer to help us with something very simple but really useful at The Hub and Community Fridge — cleaning jam jars!

We’re looking for someone who could:

• Collect our washed jam jars from The Hub once a week
• Give them a really good clean and remove any labels
• Return them to us within the same week it doesn’t need to be same day just as long as we have them ready to refill.

It’s a small job, but it makes a big difference and helps us to reuse and reduce waste while keeping our Community Fridge running smoothly.

If you have a little time each week and would be happy to take on this regular volunteer role, we’d love to hear from you.

Could this be you?

Please send us a message or speak to one of the team at The Hub.

Thank you for helping us keep our community going — one jam jar at a time!

What a wonderful day we had at The Hub Cafe yesterday!A huge thank you to everyone who came along, enjoyed lunch, shared...
29/08/2026

What a wonderful day we had at The Hub Cafe yesterday!

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, enjoyed lunch, shared a natter and spent some time with us. It was lovely to see so many familiar faces, as well as welcoming new ones.

Thank you also to Food Bank Canterbury for a special delivery supporting us.

When you join us for lunch, you’re not only enjoying good food and great company — you’re helping us support our wider Canterbury community too. Every visit makes a difference.

We’ll see you next week, 11am–1pm.

Come for lunch, stay for the connection.

Join us today from 11am!
28/08/2026

Join us today from 11am!

Come and join us at The Hub Cafe today, 11am–1pm, for a delicious lunch, a cuppa and a chance to catch up.Whether you’re...
28/08/2026

Come and join us at The Hub Cafe today, 11am–1pm, for a delicious lunch, a cuppa and a chance to catch up.

Whether you’re coming for the food, looking for a friendly face, or simply fancy a natter, there’s always a warm welcome waiting for you.

We have plants, homemade chutneys, produce and more for you alongside our arts group which is decorating dinner plates.

Main courses £4.50
Desserts £3

Good food. Good company. A little time to connect.

We’d love to see you today at The Hub. Everyone welcome.

Thank you, Hygiene Bank Canterbury. We had the pleasure of being joined by two very special little helpers at The Hub — ...
26/08/2026

Thank you, Hygiene Bank Canterbury. We had the pleasure of being joined by two very special little helpers at The Hub — the mini Hygiene Bank volunteers!

We want to say a huge thank you to The Hygiene Bank Canterbury for their continued support of our Community Fridge.

When people think about food poverty, they often think about the food that goes on the table. But there are other essentials that families can struggle to afford too — toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, sanitary products, nappies, washing detergent and other basic toiletries.

This is known as hygiene poverty, and it is a much bigger issue than many people realise.

The Hygiene Bank’s latest research found that:

• 4.2 million adults in the UK are living in hygiene poverty — around 1 in 12 adults.

• 69% of people experiencing hygiene poverty have had to choose between paying for essentials such as food and bills and buying toiletries or cleaning products.

• 65% of parents experiencing hygiene poverty have had to choose between buying hygiene products for themselves or for their children.

• 42% have gone without deodorant because they couldn’t afford it, while 46% have gone without laundry detergent or cleaning products.

These aren’t luxuries. They are the everyday basics that help people feel clean, confident and able to take part in everyday life. (⁠thehygienebank.com)

That’s why the support of organisations like The Hygiene Bank Canterbury makes such a difference at The Hub. Being able to include essential hygiene items alongside our Community Fridge support means families don’t have to make quite so many impossible choices.

And sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference.

So thank you to every volunteer, donor and supporter who helps make this possible — and a very special thank you from our two mini Hygiene Bank helpers!

Everyone deserves access to the basics. No one should have to choose between feeding their family and keeping them clean.

Address

St George’s Place
Canterbury
CT11U

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 1:30pm
Friday 11am - 1pm

Telephone

+441227769555

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