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8 places in the CB postcode area.
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Food
Abbey Foodbank
An independent food bank. We don't know whether this one needs a referral voucher — many do. Ring them, or ask a local adviser, before setting out.
From Give Food (opens in a new tab), checked 27 October 2026.
A food bank in the Trussell network.
You need a referral first — turning up won't get you in. Ring them, or ask a support worker, health visitor or Citizens Advice to refer you.
Confirmed by 2 sources. From Give Food (opens in a new tab) and Trussell (opens in a new tab), checked 27 October 2026.
Ely Foodbank
A food bank in the Trussell network.
You need a referral first — turning up won't get you in. Ring them, or ask a support worker, health visitor or Citizens Advice to refer you.
Confirmed by 2 sources. From Give Food (opens in a new tab) and Trussell (opens in a new tab), checked 27 October 2026.
A food bank in the Trussell network.
You need a referral first — turning up won't get you in. Ring them, or ask a support worker, health visitor or Citizens Advice to refer you.
Confirmed by 2 sources. From Give Food (opens in a new tab) and Trussell (opens in a new tab), checked 29 October 2026.
A food bank in the IFAN network.
You need a referral first — turning up won't get you in. Ring them, or ask a support worker, health visitor or Citizens Advice to refer you.
From Give Food (opens in a new tab), checked 30 October 2026.
A food bank in the Trussell network.
You need a referral first — turning up won't get you in. Ring them, or ask a support worker, health visitor or Citizens Advice to refer you.
Confirmed by 2 sources. From Give Food (opens in a new tab) and Trussell (opens in a new tab), checked 31 October 2026.
Clothes and warm places
Ely Baby Bank
Ely Baby Bank supports families with babies and young children, and is open to everyone. We collect and redistribute essential items such as clothing, baby equipment, nappies, and formula milk, promoting reuse and recycling, reducing waste and preventing baby items going to landfill. We operate in Ely and the surrounding area.
You can just turn up. No referral or voucher needed.
Who it's for: Families with babies up to 18 months old. No referral and no voucher needed — anyone can come.
Confirmed by 2 sources. From Charity Commission register (opens in a new tab) and Ely Baby Bank (their own website) (opens in a new tab), checked 29 October 2026.
Providing clothing and baby items to children aged 0-16 years in families who are struggling financially.
You need a referral first — turning up won't get you in. Ring them, or ask a support worker, health visitor or Citizens Advice to refer you.
Who it's for: Children aged 0–16 in families in need, Uttlesford, Essex
Confirmed by 2 sources. From Charity Commission register (opens in a new tab) and Uttlesford Children's Clothing Bank (their own website) (opens in a new tab), checked 28 October 2026.