Foodbanks and pantries
For usual opening times, please check the Foodbanks or Markets pages.
Amendments to usual opening times:
| Foodbank / pantry | Christmas changes | Last opening before Christmas | Back to usual opening on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Central Foodbank | Closed 24/12/25 – 01/01/26 | 23/12/25 (Tue) | 02/01/26 (Fri) |
| Bradford North Foodbank | Closed 24/12/25 – 04/01/26 except Mon 29/12/25 | 23/12/25 (Tue) | 05/01/26 (Mon) |
| Wyke Foodbank | Closed 25/12/25 – 05/01/26 | 24/12/25 (Wed) | 06/01/26 (Tue) |
| Keighley Salvation Army Foodbank | Closed 19/12/25 – 07/01/26 | 18/12/25 (Thu) | 08/01/26 (Thu) |
| Bingley Foodbank | Closed 26/12/25 | 23/12/25 (Tue) | 30/12/25 (Tue) |
| We are Queensbury Foodbank | Closed 24/12/25 – 05/01/26 except Tue 30/12/25 | 23/12/25 (Tue) | 06/01/26 (Tue) |
| Thornton Foodbank and Pantry | Usual opening | 20/12/25 (Sat) | Usual opening |
| Horton Bank Top Community Foodbank | Closed 21/12/25 – 02/01/26 Except Sat 27/12/25 (3-5pm) | 20/12/25 (Sat, 3-5pm) | 03/01/26 (Sat) |
| Bradford East Foodbank @ Womenzone | Closed 25/12/25 – 06/01/25 except Wed 31/12/25 (11am-1pm) | 24/01/25 (Wed, 11am-1pm) | 07/01/26 (Wed, 11am-1pm) |
| Salvation Army Holmewood | Pantry closed 18/12/25 – 04/01/25 No food parcels 23/12/25 – 04/01/25 | 17/12/25 (Wed – pantry) 22/12/25 (Mon – crisis food parcels) | 05/01/26 (Mon) |
| Save the Mothers Trust | Usual opening | Usual opening | Usual opening |
Please note that other foodbanks and markets may also be open over Christmas without featuring specifically on this list. Please use the usual search pages to find your local provider and contact them for details.
Meals
Please see the Free meals page for usual opening times and contact details.
You can download a printable version of the list here:
Closures
- Seventh Day Adventist Church last meal 18th December 2025, re-open 7th January 2026
- Fountains Church closed after 23rd December 2025 for community meals and re-open on 6th January 2026
- Bradford Soup Run closed Friday 26th December 2025
- Homeless not Hopeless closed 24th and 31st December 2025
- Priory closed after meal on 22nd December 2025 until 11th January 2026
- Immanuel Project closes after meal service on the 19th December 2025, re-opens on 5th January 2026
Saturday 20th December 2025
Bradford Curry Project
5-6pm, Bradford Deaf Centre, 25 Hallfield Road, Bradford, BD1 3RP
Sunday 21st December 2025
JKN Outreach
3-4.30pm, 15-17 Spring Gardens, Bradford, BD1 3EJ
Monday 22nd December 2025
Salvation Army Day Shelter
Open as usual 9am-3pm: 9-9.30am breakfast, lunch 12noon-12.30pm (50p charge for lunch for those in accommodation), hot drinks at 11am and 2pm.
Bradford New Church (Frizinghall)
10am-12noon, hot drinks, cereal and toast all morning, Ashfield Avenue, Frizinghall, BD18 3AL
St Pio Friary
11am-1pm sandwiches 1 Sedgfield Terrace, Westgate, Bradford BD1 2RU
Then closed
Mohiuddin Institute
6-7:30pm Mohiuddin Institute, Bowland Street, BD1 3BW
Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Salvation Army Day Shelter
Open as usual 9am-3pm: 9-9.30am breakfast, lunch 12noon-12.30pm (50p charge for lunch for those in accommodation), hot drinks at 11am and 2pm.
Bradford New Church (Frizinghall)
10am-12noon, hot drinks, cereal and toast all morning, Ashfield Avenue, Frizinghall, BD18 3AL
Fountains Church
12noon on, Christmas dinner – £1 charge, Glydegate, Bradford, BD5 0BQ
Khidma Community Kitchen
4-5:30pm, Millan Centre, 89 Victor Road, Manningham, BD9 4RA
Wednesday 24th December 2025 (Christmas Eve)
Salvation Army Day Shelter
Open as usual 9am-3pm: 9-9.30am breakfast, lunch 12noon-12.30pm (50p charge for lunch for those in accommodation), hot drinks at 11am and 2pm.
Bradford New Church (Frizinghall)
10am-12noon, hot drinks, cereal and toast all morning, Ashfield Avenue, Frizinghall, BD18 3AL
Thursday 25th December 2025 (Christmas Day)
Salvation Army Day Shelter
Open as usual 9am-3pm: 9-9.30am breakfast, lunch 12noon-12.30pm (50p charge for lunch for those in accommodation), hot drinks at 11am and 2pm.
Bradford New Church (Frizinghall)
From 11am, Christmas lunch. Centre open until 4pm, Ashfield Avenue, Frizinghall, BD18 3AL
Shipley Baptist Church
12.30pm on, Christmas day meal for people who are homeless, vulnerable or alone – must book in advance on juliewrite80@yahoo.co.uk or 07708 518768, Shipley Baptist Church Kirkgate, Shipley
Curry Circle
4-5.30pm, Manningham Library, Carlisle Road, Bradford, BD8 8BB
Ruby Heart of Bradford
4-5.30pm Christmas Meal, outside 4 Tyrell Street, BD1 1RJ.
Friday 26th December 2025 (Boxing Day)
Salvation Army Day Shelter
Open as usual 9am-3pm: 9-9.30am breakfast, lunch 12noon-12.30pm (50p charge for lunch for those in accommodation), hot drinks at 11am and 2pm.
Ruby Heart of Bradford
4-5.30pm Christmas Meal, outside 4 Tyrell Street, BD1 1RJ.
MLSS
6-6.30pm, hot & cold food, between Centenary Square and Sunbridge Wells, Bradford, BD1 1SD
Madrasah Noorul Islam Kitchen
6.45-8pm, behind St Margaret’s Road, BD7 3AE
Saturday 27th December 2025
Bradford Curry Project
5-6pm, Bradford Deaf Centre, 25 Hallfield Road, Bradford BD1 3RP
Sunday 28th December 2025
JKN Outreach
3-4.30pm, 15-17 Spring Gardens, Bradford, BD1 3EJ
Monday 29th December 2025
Salvation Army Day Shelter
Open as usual 9am-3pm: 9-9.30am breakfast, lunch 12noon-12.30pm (50p charge for lunch for those in accommodation), hot drinks at 11am and 2pm.
Mohiuddin Institute
6-7:30pm Mohiuddin Institute, Bowland Street, BD1 3BW
Tuesday 30th December 2025
Salvation Army Day Shelter
Open as usual 9am-3pm: 9-9.30am breakfast, lunch 12noon-12.30pm (50p charge for lunch for those in accommodation), hot drinks at 11am and 2pm.
Khidma Community Kitchen
4-5:30pm, Millan Centre, 89 Victor Road, Manningham, BD9 4RA
Wednesday 31st December 2025
Salvation Army Day Shelter
Open as usual 9am-3pm: 9-9.30am breakfast, lunch 12noon-12.30pm (50p charge for lunch for those in accommodation), hot drinks at 11am and 2pm.
Thursday 1st January 2026
Salvation Army Day Shelter
Open as usual 9am-3pm: 9-9.30am breakfast, lunch 12noon-12.30pm (50p charge for lunch for those in accommodation), hot drinks at 11am and 2pm.
Curry Circle
4-5.30pm, Manningham Library, Carlisle Road, Bradford, BD8 8BB
Friday 2nd January 2026
Salvation Army Day Shelter
Open as usual 9am-3pm: 9-9.30am breakfast, lunch 12noon-12.30pm (50p charge for lunch for those in accommodation), hot drinks at 11am and 2pm.
Ruby Heart of Bradford
4-5.30pm Christmas Meal, outside 4 Tyrell Street, BD1 1RJ.
MLSS
6-6.30pm, hot & cold food, between Centenary Square and Sunbridge Wells, Bradford, BD1 1SD
Madrasah Noorul Islam Kitchen
6.45-8pm, behind St Margaret’s Road, BD7 3AE
Bradford Soup Run
7.30pm, 58-60 Nelson Street, opposite police station, Bradford, BD5 0DZ
Saturday 3rd January 2026
Bradford Curry Project
5-6pm, Bradford Deaf Centre, 25 Hallfield Road, Bradford BD1 3RP
Sunday 4th January 2026
JKN Outreach
3-4.30pm, 15-17 Spring Gardens, Bradford, BD1 3EJ
Monday 5th January 2026
Most projects return to usual opening from Monday 5th January 2026. Please check the free meals page for details.