Foodbank & Community

Pop-Up Shop 

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Metal shelves stocked with canned goods, packaged pasta, rice, and jars of sauces in a grocery store aisle.

Our Foodbank

To contact The Foodbank call (01638) 561711 during opening hours or leave a message on the voicemail.

Alternatively, email: foodbank@newmarketopendoor.org.uk

Mon – Closed
Tue – 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Wed – Closed
Thu – 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Fri – 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Sat – Closed
Sun – Closed

Authorised referrals to our foodbank include;

  • Citizens advice, Social services, Jobcentre

  • Housing association

  • Police/ Probation service

  • Schools

  • GP / any NHS provider

  • Churches

All referrals must be received via email from one of the authorised agencies. 

We do not accept self referrals.

If you are awaiting a referral from an authorised agency but require help in the interim, you are welcome to visit our Community Pop up shop which is open every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 at the Catholic Church Parish Centre, Exeter road. A jute bag of food costs just £2.

If you are unable to get a referral from one of the authorised agencies, then please contact our main office on 01638 600 699 (option 1). Please do not contact the foodbank line directly, as this number is used for authorised referrals ONLY. Our team of volunteers will be unable to help any further and you will be re-directed to Portland house main office. 

We ask you to please call using the information above in advance to book a slot for your visit.

Community Pop-up Shop

Community Pop-up Shop

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Community Pop-up Shop

OPEN TO ALL – JUST £2 PER VISIT

The Community Pop-Up Shop is held every Thursday at 10:30am till 12:00 at the Catholic Church Parish Centre, Exeter Road, Newmarket (next to Waitrose)

No referrals, No qualifying criteria, All welcome!

Products often available

  • Tinned soups, meat, fish, beans, fruit and vegetables

  • Packet soups, flour, sugar and dried vegetables

  • Jars of gherkins, beetroots, olives

  • Fresh fruit, salads and vegetables

  • Breakfast cereals

  • Biscuits, cereal bars, chocolate, sweets and cakes

  • Cooking sauces, tomato sauces, chutney, mayonnaise, salad cream

  • Water, lemonade, squash, cola, juices, milk and other soft drinks

  • Cat and dog foods, tins, pouches, dried foods and litter

  • Soap powder, bleaches, washing up liquid, toilet cleaners, dishwasher tablets and other cleaning products

  • Shampoos, conditioners, toothpastes, soaps, shaving gels and other personal hygiene products including baby items

  • Seasonal items such as Easter Eggs and Christmas Puddings

  • Fresh bread, cakes, doughnuts, fruit and vegetables

  • and much more!

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Thanks to our supporters!

Thank You for Your Incredible Support

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has donated to Newmarket Open Door, whether through financial contributions, food donations, or by giving your time and energy to support our work.

Your generosity keeps our Foodbank running and ensures that we can continue to provide essential food and supplies to individuals and families in our community who are struggling to make ends meet. Every tin, packet, and pound donated helps to put meals on tables, ease financial pressures, and bring comfort to those facing difficult times.

The difference you make is real, your support helps us to:

  • Ensure no one in our community goes hungry

  • Offer emergency food and essentials when they’re needed most

  • Provide stability and compassion to people working to rebuild their lives

Together, you’re helping to create a community built on kindness, dignity, and hope.

From everyone at Newmarket Open Door, thank you for standing with us and making such a meaningful difference.

If you or your organization or business would like to make a donation, as a one-off or on a regular basis please contact us on (01638) 600699.