Additional help
Bolton Community Kitchen
Provide food and drinks in a warm and safe environment to Bolton's elderly vulnerable and homeless. Serving dinner every Wednesday 6pm to 8pm at Bolton Rugby Club, Mortfield Gardens & Avenue Street, Bolton BL1 3AW (Adults only)
Email: boltoncommunitykitchen1@gmail.com
Social: https://www.facebook.com/BoltonCommunityKitchen
Farnworth Baptist Church
Services include toddler group, Jeremiah welfare, debt and benefits advice, wellbeing support, community café and warm space, foodbank and volunteering.
Most services require an appointment, while the toddler group and café are available on a drop-in basis; foodbank access requires a referral which can be made by housing providers, social services, schools, etc.
Phone: 01204861671
Email: church@farnworthbaptist.org.uk
Website: https://www.farnworthbaptist.org.uk
Crescent Food Bank
Supports Bolton families experiencing financial hardship through providing food parcels, emergency food, school uniforms, baby essentials, clothing, utility support, and home starter packs.
Access support by contacting Crescent directly or via a referral from local services such as schools, housing providers, health professionals, etc. Eligibility varies by service and may require relevant identification or evidence of circumstances before support is provided.
Email: info@crescentfoodbank.org.uk
Website: www.crescentfoodbank.org.uk
Blackrod Sports and Community Centre
Provides crisis support for families experiencing financial hardship, including food and supermarket vouchers, essential household items, community meals and emergency assistance. Also offers budgeting, affordable cooking, digital inclusion activities and referrals to specialist advice services.
Access support by contacting Blackrod Sports and Community Centre directly or via a referral from local services such as schools, health professionals, advice service, etc., who will complete a short, confidential assessment to identify the appropriate support.
Phone: 07980713289
Email: bsacc.manager@gmail.com
Social: https://www.facebook.com/BlackrodSportsandCommunityCentre
Chris Movement CIC
Provides practical support to families and individuals experiencing financial hardship, including food vouchers, food bank support, financial guidance and signposting to relevant services.
Access support by contacting Chris Movement CIC directly.
Phone: 01204 859315
Email: info@chrismovementcic.co.uk.
Website: https://chrismovementcic.co.uk
Community Shop Community Store (supporting Great Lever and surrounding areas)
Provides high-quality food and household products at significantly reduced prices, to support families experiencing or at risk of food poverty while reducing unnecessary waste.
Community Hub uses Community Store profits to provide training and personal development opportunities.
Community Kitchen offers affordable, good-quality meals, cook clubs, seasonal activities and its year-round kids-eat-free programme and promote positive relationships with food.
Email: hello@community-shop.co.uk
Website: https://www.companyshop.co.uk/community-shop
Address: Sunnyside Community Centre, Moisant Street, BL3 3EU