Who We Are
The Lancaster District Food Justice Partnership (LDFJP) has been in operation since 2018, working with its member organisations to reduce food poverty across the Lancaster District. The LDFJP exists to bring together organisations and individuals to work towards the common aim of ensuring all residents have access to affordable, nourishing food.
Some of our partner organisations include Food Clubs, Foodbanks, Citizens Advice, Lancaster District CVS, the NHS, and District Council.
We are passionate about campaigning for changes that make sure fewer people live in food insecurity and need to use Foodbanks. As such, our aims revolve around improving access to healthy and nutritious food whilst building community resilience.
“Food poverty” is not a new problem, but it is a big one which often goes hand in hand with other struggles such as debt and low income. Our mission is to make food insecurity in our local area a thing of the past by directly addressing the root causes of poverty. This means putting food support at the beginning of the journey, not at the end.
Change can only be driven when our whole community comes together, which is why we’re proud to say that our Partnership is always growing. Learn more about the organisations that attend our monthly Core Group meetings by clicking on each name in the list.
Learn more about our aims and ambitions by viewing our Action Plan.
Our strategy
Action Plan 2026-29
Action Plan 2021-26
Action Plan update 2024-25
Food Ladders
The LDFJP has adopted the Food Ladders approach; an approach to food justice created by Dr Megan Blake. Click the image to read about how we are using the Food Ladders approach to develop our communities.
Partner Organisations
Morecambe Bay Foodbank provides parcel deliveries, Monday to Friday.
To acquire a referral you may speak to a Customer Service Advisor through the Lancaster City Council Community Hub on 01524 582000, or alternatively, contact the North Lancashire Citizens Advice on 01524 400404 for a referral. Will accept referrals from other organisations or professionals that are assisting your situation
Contact Morecambe Bay Foodbank on 01524 932001 for enquiries.
Referrals to access service can be acquired from Citizens Advice, The Marsh Community Centre, Global Link, Lancaster District Homeless Action, Inspire, the Probation Service, and Social Services. Will accept referrals from other organisations or professionals that are assisting your situation.
Food parcels available Monday – Friday.
The Olive Branch also provides free, impartial support and advice to everyone, about anything.
Website: https://the-olivebranch.org.uk/
Phone: 01524 555715
Email: info@the-olivebranch.org.uk
Citizens Advice North Lancashire bring a vital wealth of experiences to our Core Group. They are here to provide everyone in our District with the advice you need, whether that’s advice about what benefits you can access, how to improve your housing situation, or what rights you have at work. Their mission is to provide an independent, impartial, confidential service that’s free at the point of delivery, giving people the advice they need for the problems they face. They also work tirelessly to improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives.
If you’d like to learn more about Citizens Advice North Lancashire, you can visit their website – https://www.northlancashirecab.org.uk/ – where you can also find general advice from both the local and national agencies, if you or someone you know needs it. And if you’re looking for a way to support your community, you can also apply to volunteer with them and receive structured and supported, fully accredited training to provide advice to people in your District.
The Poverty Truth Commission is a national network of local commissions that facilitate meaningful, transformative conversations between two groups of people: those who understand poverty through lived experience, and those who understand poverty from a local decision-making point of view.
The Morecambe Bay Poverty Truth Commission officially began in late 2016. The first and second rounds had some incredible outcomes, with relationships blooming where they were least expected and perspectives changing across the board as the two groups of Commissioners listened to, and worked with, each other. Meaningful change has already emerged in the way our Councils and utility companies interact with their clients as a result of the Commission’s findings. Most importantly, the team has listened to everyone who took part and learned a great deal about how to improve the process for the third round, which officially launches in May 2025.
While the Poverty Truth Commission covers a great deal more than just food, their methods and practices have shaped the way the Food Justice Partnership operates since we were formed. One of our core values is that everything we do to support our residents must be developed with their experiences in mind, because they know what they need far better than we do. We’ll be the first to admit that we have a lot of room to improve the way that we do this – the Poverty Truth Commission will always be where we look to see how it’s done.
If you’d like to learn more about the Morecambe Bay Poverty Truth Commission and how you can support them, visit their website – https://www.morecambebaypovertytruthcommission.org.uk/
Lancaster District Community & Voluntary Solutions guides, represents and supports hundreds of community organisations – charities, CICs, community groups and other not for profits – across Lancaster District.
The LDFJP works closely with the Lancaster City Council.
Their support through Household Support Fund has enabled our food clubs to continue their great work by funding the purchase of food for food club members and FareShare memberships.
Our Food Clubs
Where: The Limes, 59 Slyne Road, Lancaster, LA1 2JH
When: Thursdays 3-5pm
Membership: £8/week
Contact: 07776224800
Melbourne Food Club is currently accepting new members, please get in touch to book your place and join the Facebook group.
Food Club:
Where: Stanleys Community Centre, 79-83 Stanley Road, Morecambe, LA3, 1UT
When: Tuesdays 2-4pm
Membership: £8/week
Contact: 01524 410076
Website: https://stanleyscommunitycentre.co.uk/
Stanleys Community Centre is currently accepting new members, please contact us or drop in to the food club to join.
Community
Stanleys Community Centre is a registered charity set up by local people to meet the needs of its community. It’s a social centre run for the community, by the community, where anyone and everyone is welcome through the front door.
Alongside the food club, the weekly schedule is packed full of a huge range of activities and there is something for everyone: whether you enjoy dance and sports or arts and crafts, you need a bit of meditation and mindfulness, or you just fancy a cup of tea and a chat. Stanleys has developed each and every one of their sessions based on what the members of their community want to do, and the team are constantly listening to make sure that their activities grow as the needs and wants of their visitors change.
Stanleys is committed to supporting the youth of the local area, too, providing a safe space for children and young people to come after school to socialise and grow through learning and new experiences. Their experienced youth support team work closely with the young people to get to know them and understand their circumstances, so they can offer wellbeing support that works for every individual. Stanleys also provides their young people with the opportunity to make a difference in their community, and supports them in speaking up against issues that affect their lives.
St Chad’s Church Hall Food Club
Where: St Chad’s Church Hall, Torrisholme Road, Lancaster, LA1 2SE
When: Monday 2pm – 3:30pm
Enquiries to: members@eggcup.org
Eggcup is currently accepting new members here.
The Gregson Community Centre Food Club
Where: The Gregson Centre, 33-35 Moorgate, Lancaster, LA1 3PY
When: Tuesday 1:30pm – 3pm
Enquiries to: members@eggcup.org
Eggcup is currently accepting new members here.
Contact: 01524 928027 or visit our website https://www.eggcup.org/
Where: 56-58 Euston Road, Morecambe, LA4 5DG (in the pedestrian area by the Arndale Centre, next to Betfred)
When: Wednesdays 9AM to 6:30PM
Enquiries to: members@eggcup.org
Eggcup is currently accepting new members here.
Contact us: 01524 928027, members@eggcup.org or visit our website https://www.eggcup.org/
Where: Carnforth Community Hub, Kellet Road, LA5 9LS
When: Fridays 2-4pm
Enquiries: members@eggcup.org
Eggcup is currently accepting new members here.
Contact us: 01524 928027 or visit our website https://www.eggcup.org/
Where: 8 Ridge Square, Lancaster, LA1 3HR
When: Mondays 12.30-4pm (except Bank Holidays)
Contact: we use the Ridge Tenants and Residents Facebook page to communicate with our members.
Ridge Food Club is currently accepting new members, please drop into our food club to register as a new member. We can’t guarantee that we will have a full parcel on your first visit but we will be able to provide store cupboard goods.
Where: Father’s House Elim Church, Owen Road, Skerton, Lancaster, LA1 2AP
When: Thursdays, 12-1pm
Membership: £5/week
Contact: food4thoughtlancs@outlook.com
Food4Thought is currently accepting new members.
Community cafe
Where: Father’s House Elim Church, Owen Road, Skerton, Lancaster, LA1 2AP
When: Thursdays 12-2pm
Drop-in for £1 lunch
Website: https://www.fathers-house.co.uk/
Food Club:
Where: Marsh Community Centre, Willow Ln, Lancaster, LA1 5PP
When: Thursdays 12-2pm
Membership: £8/week
Contact: 01524 843300 / 07535233168
Website: https://marshcommunitycentre.org
Marsh Food Club is currently accepting new members.
Community
In a diverse area we aim to help everyone in the local community. Whether it’s through support with benefits and housing, employment advice, access to computers or simply a hot shower, we’re here to support everyone that comes through our doors.
We never judge. We always treat everyone equally.
We run an open access drop-in session 48 weeks of the year, daily between 10am and 3pm.
Food Club
Where: King Georges Field, Slyne Rd, Lancaster, LA1 2JH
When: Tuesdays 2pm – 3pm
Membership: £7/week
Contact: call us on 01524 380818 or email skertoncc@aol.com
Website: https://skertoncc.co.uk/
Skerton Food Club is currently accepting new members.
Community
Skerton Community Association is a community led organisation that offers activities and services from its building, Skerton Community Centre, to a wide range of local people across different age ranges. The aim of the Community association is: To improve the lives of people living in Skerton and surrounding area through access to leisure, community groups, education, support into employment and youth provision.
The centre is home to a number of groups including our food club, youth group, crafts, wriggle and giggle and much more… please look at our website to see when sessions are on and feel free to drop in!
Where: Hala Centre, Beck View, Hala Square, Scotforth, Lancaster LA1 4RW
When: Fridays 4.30 – 6pm (except on Bank holidays)
Membership: £4/week
Where: The Cornerstone, Sulyard St, Lancaster LA1 1PX
When: Thursdays, 6:15-7:15pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/951474619121330?locale=en_GB
We are currently accepting new members. Please contact us on Facebook for more information.