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The Olive Branch Foodbank

A food bank in the IFAN network.

You need a referral first. Ring them, or ask a support worker, health visitor or Citizens Advice to refer you.

Their website says: While you do need a referral to receive a food parcel, please note that you can just drop in for our other services.

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You need a referral before they can help — do not set out without one.

The Olive Branch Foodbank

Unit 8-0-1, Alston House, White Cross Business Park, Lancaster, LA1 4XQ

Phone: 01524555715

Opening times: nobody publishes them, so we don't know.

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https://socialthings.org/resources/db-203 · read 31 October 2026

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Address:Unit 8-0-1, Alston House, White Cross Business Park, Lancaster, LA1 4XQ

Opening times:We don't know their opening times — please check before setting out.

Telephone:01524555715 You need a referral before they can help

From Give Food (opens in a new tab), checked 29 October 2026.

The Olive Branch FoodbankUnit 8-0-1, Alston House, White Cross Business Park, Lancaster, LA1 4XQ

Tins:
Curry, Chilli Con Carne, Pies, Spaghetti/macaroni Cheese/ravioli, Meatballs,
Hotdogs, Stewed Steak, Tuna, Salmon, Pork, Corned Beef, Ham, Fruit, Rice
Pudding, Custard, Tomatoes, Sweetcorn, Carrots, Peas, Potatoes, Beans,
Chickpeas.
Other Food:
Biscuits, Crisps, Multipacks (Biscuit/cake Bars), Cereal, Jam, Peanut Butter,
Basmati / Long-grain Rice, Pasta, Pasta Sauce Jars, Cooking Oil.
Drinks:
Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Cordial, Juice (Long-life/non-fridge), Long-life Milk.
Toiletries:
Toilet Roll, Washing Powder, Shower Gel, Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant,
Toothpaste.

This list may be out of date. They last updated it on 24 October 2024 — please ring before you shop. From Give Food (opens in a new tab).

Got items to donate, or time to give? Ask The Olive Branch Foodbank directly — they know what they actually need right now.

Telephone:01524555715