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Tuesday 11am - 1pm Friday 11am - 2pm

Larkhall & District Foodbank

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We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry.

That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis.

15/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who made donations to the foodbank at harvest festivals.

05/08/2026

Obtaining food from the foodbank requires a referral from one of our referral agencies who work closely with the foodbank. This is necessary every time you attend the foodbank. It is best to contact the agency the day before the foodbank is open to be referred.

It’s very important that an active contact number is noted by the referrer. The agency will send an electronic referral with necessary details to the foodbank. This will enable us to call our customers beforehand to process the request and give an appointment for uplift on the next opening day.

If we are unable to reach you and you attend the foodbank, the request will be dealt with, but you will need to wait or return at a given time.

A history of your attendances to different foodbanks can be seen by all referral agencies registered with the foodbank. It is best you get referred by the same agency for continuity or on recommendation by the foodbank.

If you fail to uplift your requested items on the day appointed and we haven’t had contact from you, the food will be put back into circulation which can result in you having to obtain a new referral.

For General Data Protection Regulations, the foodbank will not share your information with third parties and all volunteers sign a confidentiality agreement.

08/05/2026

There will be a food collection at Asda, Larkhall on Friday 8 May and Saturday 9 May. All donations will go to the Larkhall & District Foodbank for distribution within the local community and wider area.

The following items are in short supply:
• tins of meat, fruit, tomatoes, vegetables
• small jars of coffee
• soup mix eg lentils
• packets of soup
• red/brown sauce
• bags of rice
• instant noodles
• jam chocolate spread

24/03/2026

Currently the following items are in short supply at our foodbank:
cup a soup
noodles
tinned vegetables
drinking chocolate
brown sauce
dog food.

If you are able to help we have collection areas at the following locations:
• Larkhall - Coop, Asda, Lidl
• Lesmahagow - Tesco
• Strathaven – Sainsbury’s

04/03/2026

Currently the following items are in short supply at our foodbank:
• small jars of coffee
• packets of pasta in sauce
• tins of tomatoes
• dog food.

If you are able to help we have collection areas at the following locations:
• Larkhall - Coop, Asda, Lidl
• Lesmahagow - Tesco
• Strathaven – Sainsbury’s

02/02/2026

Hunger in the UK isn’t a food problem, it’s an income problem

People need to use food banks because they don’t have enough money for the essentials. Some are in-between jobs, have health conditions or are looking after relatives. Our social security system is supposed to protect people from hunger and poverty. This is the bedrock on which we end hunger for good – we must make sure it’s fit for purpose. Some people are in work that’s insecure, inaccessible, and doesn’t pay enough to live on. And the lack of affordable childcare, housing or transport are further barriers holding too many people back from opportunities to increase their income. All this can, and must, change.

05/01/2026

Update from Kitty Steele, Foodbank Manager

As we get ready to open for 2026 and the challenges and opportunities that will bring, I want to reflect on the progress we made in 2025.

Our biggest challenge in 2025 was securing new premises after it was announced that Trinity Church was going to close. Thankfully we were able to secure our new premises in a prime position in the town at 147A Union Street, Larkhall.

The physical move was completed, free of charge, including the use of a van by two men named Johnny and Nicky. This was done over two days which saved the food bank a lot of money which was quoted to us by Furniture Removers.

The internal wall at the entrance was erected by the food bank to give privacy to those using the food bank. This was plastered by father and son Tommy and Kevin, also free of charge.

Those food bank volunteers who were physically able put every effort into the move making it a smooth transition. I am pleased to say we were able to keep the food bank open throughout this time.

The kindness of these companies saved the food bank a lot of money which we can use to help the people of Larkhall and surrounding areas.

I would also like to thank the people of Larkhall and surrounding areas for the generous donations we received prior to Christmas. These donations helped us to provide support to many families in the community as well as families in school settings.

22/12/2025

A reminder that the food bank will be closed on Friday 26 December and Friday 2 January.

16/12/2025

The food bank will be closed on Friday 26 December and Friday 2 January.

08/12/2025

Making a donation
Big or small, every gift you give helps transform lives. You can donate the following ways:
• Regular giving (standing order).
• One off donations by cash, bank transfer or cheque.
• Legacy - a single gift could secure someone’s future. Contact us to find out more.
• Fundraise for us - there are some helpful hints and ideas in our handy fundraising booklet Download your copy.

Address

147A Union Street
Larkhall
ML91EB

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 1pm
Friday	11am - 2pm

Telephone

+447591104027

Website

https://larkhalldistrict.foodbank.org.uk/

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