Get Food

How it Works

To obtain a food parcel, you will need to be referred to Ethnic Food Bank and the food bank can support you only after a referral to the service. Ethnic Food Bank is not able to provide a walk-in service without a referral. 

Referrals will be accepted from staff  working with

  • Other food banks
  • Schools
  • Health and Social services including local GPs, community health and social workers
  • Churches/Gurdwara/Mosques/Temples
  • Community Groups and Organisations in Bedford
  • Carers in Bedfordshire
  • Community nurses
  • Citizens Advice 
  • Bedford Borough Council
  • BPHA


Referral to Ethnic Food Bank involves completion of an online referral form by any of the recognised staff listed above. This creates a 'Food Voucher' code that can be printed or shared with you. The voucher code upon verification at the food distribution centre will be exchanged with appropriate emergency food parcels. 

Other Sources of help

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Distribution Centre

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Opening Hours

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