Other support
There is a lot of support available in Thetford and below you will find a list of where you can go for food, support and friendship. You can download a printable PDF by clicking here.
Thetford Foodbank
The Hub, Anna Gurney Close, IP24 1TA
Wednesday: 6.00-6.45pm
Saturday: 9.00-10.00am
You must first call the Citizens Advice dedicated line for people who do not have enough food.
They will refer you and issue a foodbank voucher
You can ring between 10.00am-4.00pm Monday to Friday
0808 2082138 (freephone)
Meet ‘n’ Eat
Community Cafe
Pine Close, Fulmerston Road, IP24 3LA
(next to the chip shop)
4.30-6.00pm Monday to Thursday
Offering a free meal to anyone who needs it. They do accept a donation if you able to make one, but there is no pressure to do so.
Community Fridge
Abbey Neighbourhood Centre
Exeter Way, IP24 1EE
10.00am-12.30pm every Tuesday
The community fridge is there for everyone to take food away and it’s free for everyone to use.
The Salvation Army
Magdalen Street, Thetford, IP24 2BN
Community Drop In
9.30am-mid day Tuesday and Thursday
Refreshments, advice, employment support and digital inclusion
(People From Abroad Team attend on the 1st Thursday of the Month)
CAMEO Coffee Lounge
10.30am-2.30pm 1st Wednesday of month
Coffee, lunch and friendship
The Sanctuary Wellbeing Space
King Street Baptist Church, King Street, IP24 2AP
10.00am-mid day Thursday
Come along to meet with others and take part in craft or drawing activities, play board games or just chat. Tea and coffee available