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Wantage, Grove & the villages of the Vale of White Horse · OX12
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Food in Wantage and Grove

Free and low-cost food in Wantage and Grove: the foodbank (by referral), community fridges and larders you can just turn up to, and free hot meals. Nobody will ask why you've come.

Local services

Around Table
Just turn upFree

Weekly free hot meal made from surplus food, eat in or take away, with a warm welcoming space and cupboard essentials.

Who for

Everyone, including families and people on their own

When

Wednesdays 3pm to 6pm (last food orders 5.30pm)

Phone

07503 189254

Details checked 30 September 2026
Hendreds Environment Group
Just turn upLow cost

Low-cost community larder, a pay-it-forward Monday café and community growing in the Hendreds.

Who for

People in the Hendreds and nearby

The Mix Community Space
Just turn upFree

Free surplus food such as bread, bakery items and fresh produce

Who for

Anyone

When

Community fridge: Mon 1pm to 4pm, Wed and Sat 10am to 4pm

Where
Wantage · OX12 9AB
Phone

07768 767787

Details checked 30 September 2026
Vale Community Impact
Phone or onlineFree

Free advice on money, debt and benefits, volunteer transport and a Good Neighbour scheme, from 16 Market Place, Wantage

Who for

Anyone in Wantage, Grove and the Vale

Where
Wantage · OX12 8AE
Phone

01235 765348

Details checked 30 September 2026
Wantage and Grove Food Bank
Referral neededFree

Emergency food parcels delivered to people in need in Wantage, Grove and nearby, run by local churches

Who for

People in Wantage and Grove who cannot afford food because of a crisis

When

Parcels usually delivered within 24 hours on weekdays

Where
Phone

01235 765348

Details checked 30 September 2026
Wantage Community Larder
Book or join firstLow cost

Membership food larder run with SOFEA, sharing surplus food; members take up to 14 items a week (28 for families).

Who for

Local residents who want to cut food costs (join as a member)

Where

On in the next fortnight

Phone and online help

  • Oxfordshire Crisis Support SchemeEmergency help with food, energy (including prepayment meters and oil) and essential household items.01865 804171Weekdays 9am to 5pm, or apply online any time. For people 16 and over with no other support
  • Healthy StartPayments towards milk, fruit, vegetables and infant formula if you are pregnant or have a child under 4 and get certain benefits.Apply online
  • Good Food Oxfordshire food mapA county map of food projects, larders and community meals.

Checked 30 September 2026.

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