Fuel Poverty in Leeds — BBC Look North
BBC Look North reports on the growing fuel poverty crisis in Leeds and the pressure it places on food aid organisations across the city.
Read more about fuel poverty in Leeds, BBC Look North, February 2025Tackling Food Poverty Across Leeds
The Leeds Food Aid Network (FAN) brings together food aid providers, agency workers, Leeds City Council and the wider public to help tackle food poverty effectively across the city.
How Can We Help You?
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Find Food Near You
Access food banks, drop-in meals, pantries and street outreach across Leeds. No one should go without food.
Find emergency food — view food providers across Leeds -
Donate Food or Items
Your donations make a direct difference. Find out what is needed and how to get food to those who need it most.
Learn how to donate — donate food or items to Leeds food banks -
Advice & Long-Term Support
Get help with debt, welfare, mental health, addiction and education to tackle the root causes of food poverty.
Explore support services — long-term advice and support in Leeds
About the Network
The Leeds Food Aid Network exists to bring together a range of food aid providers, agency workers, Leeds City Council and the wider public to tackle food poverty effectively across the city.
We are part of Food Wise Leeds and the West Yorkshire Food Poverty Network, connecting to the national Feeding Britain initiative.
Learn more about usHow Our Network Works
- Referrals in: NHS Leeds, Job Centres, Housing, Faith Groups and Welfare Rights signpost people to food providers.
- Food in: Individuals, shops and supermarkets donate surplus food via FareShare Yorkshire and Rethink Food.
- Food out: Pantries, food banks, drop-ins, street outreach and holiday programmes deliver food directly to those in need.
- Long-term support: Providers connect people to addiction, employment, training, education and mental health services.
Types of Food Provision in Leeds
Latest News
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Charities See Rising Demand for Fuel Vouchers
Increasing demand for fuel vouchers as energy costs continue to affect vulnerable households across Leeds and West Yorkshire.
Read more about rising demand for fuel vouchers, February 2025 -
Tackling Food Insecurity — Policy Paper
York University Policy Engine publishes strategies for addressing food insecurity at city and national level.
Read more about the food insecurity policy paper, August 2024
Supported By
- Leeds City Council
- Comic Relief
- Leeds Community Foundation
- Co-operative Community Fund
- Church Urban Fund
- Jimbo's Fund
- Brelms Trust
- Allen Lane Foundation
- Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation
- Sir George Martin Trust