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A food bank in the IFAN network. We don't know whether this one needs a referral voucher — many do. Ring them, or ask a local adviser, before setting out.

St. Thomas' Church, Warrington Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4 9PL
Our new Pay As You Feel Café runs every Monday from 12–1pm (except on bank holidays), offering a warm, welcoming space where everyone can enjoy a delicious three-course meal.
01942728238
https://www.stthomasstluke.org.uk/ourtown/foodpantry

From Give Food, checked 26 October 2026.

Part of Skelmersdale & District Foodbank.

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.

The Ecumenical Centre, Northway, WN8 6LU
Ecumenical Centre — Mon 10:00 - 12:00, Thu 10:00 - 12:00
https://skelmersdale.foodbank.org.uk

From The food bank's own locations page, checked 4 October 2026.

Part of Atherton & Leigh Foodbank.

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.

Kingsleigh Methodist Church, King Street, Leigh, WN7 4LR
Kingsleigh Methodist Church, Leigh — Mon to Tue 10:00 - 12:00
https://athertonleigh.foodbank.org.uk

From The food bank's own locations page, checked 4 October 2026.

Part of Atherton & Leigh Foodbank.

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.

35 Vernon St, (off Church St.), Leigh, WN7 1BH
Leigh Baptist Church — Thu 10:00 - 12:00
https://athertonleigh.foodbank.org.uk

From The food bank's own locations page, checked 4 October 2026.

Part of Skelmersdale & District Foodbank.

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.

6 Elmridge, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6DD
Oak House — Tue 10:00 - 12:00, Fri 10:00 - 12:00
https://skelmersdale.foodbank.org.uk

From The food bank's own locations page, checked 4 October 2026.

Part of Atherton & Leigh Foodbank.

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.

Victoria Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5AH
Platt Bridge Community Centre — Tue 13:00 - 15:00
https://athertonleigh.foodbank.org.uk

From The food bank's own locations page, checked 4 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.

The Ecumenical Centre, Northway, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LU
We don't have their opening times. Ring before setting out.
07989052832
https://skelmersdale.foodbank.org.uk

Confirmed by 2 sources. From Give Food and Trussell, checked 27 October 2026.

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.

The Brick, St George’s Church, 65 Water Street, Wigan, WN1 1DN
We don't have their opening times. Ring before setting out.
01942318004
https://www.thebrick.org.uk

From Give Food, checked 27 October 2026.

Part of Skelmersdale & District Foodbank.

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.

High Street, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AT
Trinity Methodist Church — Wed 10:00 - 12:00
https://skelmersdale.foodbank.org.uk

From The food bank's own locations page, checked 4 October 2026.