Forest Foodbank
Advice: Money, Housing & Work · Charity · Forest of Dean
Trussell-network foodbank serving the Forest of Dean district from Cinderford, Coleford, and Lydney.
The Forest Foodbank serves households in crisis across the Forest of Dean from three weekly distribution sessions. Lydney opens Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm at the River Children and Family Centre on Naas Lane. Coleford opens Wednesdays 10am to noon at The Salvation Army, Broadwell. Cinderford opens Thursdays 1pm to 3pm at the Community Church Forest and Wye, Foxes Bridge Road GL14 2PQ. Households need an e-referral from a partner agency such as a GP, Citizens Advice or named referrers like Claire Phillips at St James Church Bream on 01594 562985.
Contact
Phone: 01594 510038
Website: https://forest.foodbank.org.uk
Email: info@forest.foodbank.org.uk
Address: Forest Vale Industrial Estate, Cinderford, GL14 2PH
Opening hours: Mon-Fri sessions across the district, see website
Who it's for
Who they help: Individuals and families facing food poverty in the Forest of Dean.
Eligibility: Forest of Dean residents with a foodbank voucher from a referring professional.
Area covered: Forest of Dean
Not suitable for: Voucher required from a referring agency.
Information last verified June 2026. Printed from https://www.socialprescriber.co.uk/charities/forest-foodbank