Daily Services
Food
Daily Services include food - see the table. Beneath this, other food options are listed.
Other Amenities
Below the table other help is explained, like access to showers, bedding, clothing, advice, or counselling. These may be available at more, or different, times from food provision. (If these do not help, see 'I need help with the cost of living'.) Except for ACT, these providers do not offer accommodation, but can often make referrals to places that do. If a provider interests you, see below the table for links to full information.
You can download brief descriptions of these daily services together with an indication of full opening times—which cover the below food time slots—as a print-friendly PDF. Please keep in mind, however, that information can go out of date quickly. Always check our website for the latest.
| MORNING | LUNCHTIME | EVENING | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONDAY | Oxford Companions 8am The Porch (Oxford) 8.15-10.30am |
The Porch (Oxford) 12-1.30pm | ACT (Oxford) 6.30-8.30pm Oxford Companions 6pm Students for Food (Oxford) 7.30-8.30pm The Gatehouse (Oxford) 5-7.00pm |
| TUESDAY | Oxford Companions 8am Salvation Army (Banbury) 10.30am-12pm The Porch (Oxford) 8.15-10.30am |
The Porch (Oxford) 12-1.30pm | The Gatehouse (Oxford) 5-7.00pm |
| WEDNESDAY | Oxford Companions 8am The Porch (Oxford) 8.15-10.30am |
Ma Smith’s (Oxford) 12pm The Porch (Oxford) 12-1.30pm |
Oxford Companions 6pm Oxford Homeless Project (Oxford) 5-6.30pm (Alternate Wednesdays) Students for Food (Oxford) 7.30-8.30pm The Gatehouse (Oxford) 5-7.00pm |
| THURSDAY | Oxford Companions 8am The Porch (Oxford) 8.15-10.30am |
The Porch (Oxford) 12-1.30pm | The Gatehouse (Oxford) 5-7.00pm |
| FRIDAY | Oxford Companions 8am Salvation Army (Banbury) 10.30am-12pm The Porch (Oxford) 8.15-10.30am |
The Porch (Oxford) 12-1.30pm | Oxford Companions 6pm The Gatehouse (Oxford) 5-7.00pm |
| SATURDAY | Oxford Companions of the Order of Malta 12-1.30pm | Students for Food (Oxford) 7.30-8.30pm | |
| SUNDAY | ACT (Oxford) 2pm–first Sun of each month only | The Gatehouse (Oxford) 4-6.00pm |
More food options:
- Oxford Mutual Aid for emergency food parcels and ready meals:
Support phoneline open 10am-3pm Mon, Weds and Thur ONLY for food parcel requests (delivery times depend on location and driver availability) 07310 160595
support@oxfordmutualaid.org - Free and low-cost food options in Oxford listed by Oxford City Council
- Free or subsidised food within Oxfordshire map and database provided by Good Food Oxford, Feeding the Gaps, and the city council.
Daily Services—all amenities and full opening times
Oxford City:
ACT
40 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP l 01865 254 800
Mon 6.30-8.30pm; first Sunday of every month 2.00pm
Hot meal, tea/coffee l Additional services offered
Oxford Community Soup Kitchen—Ma Smith’s
Asian Cultural Centre, Manzil Way, Oxford, OX4 1GH
Weds 12 noon
Sit-down meals every Wednesday l Clean dry clothes may also be available
Oxford Companions of the Order of Malta
For location, see The Gatehouse
Sat 12-1.30pm drop-in.
City centre food distribution 8am Mon-Fri and 6pm on Mon, Weds and Fri only.
Drop-in hot and cold sandwiches and drinks/ showers/ clothing Saturdays at St Giles Parish Hall | On-street food distribution city centre week-day mornings and evenings
Oxford Homeless Project—Asian Cultural Centre
Asian Cultural Centre, Manzil Way, OX4 1GH | 07888 659924
Alternate Wednesdays 5-6.30pm
Wholesome meals open to all with no questions asked
Students for Food (website pending)
Mon, Weds, Sat, 7.30-8.30pm
Meals delivered on the streets of Oxford
The Gatehouse
St Giles, 10 Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6HT l 01865 792 999
Mon-Fri 5-7.00pm, Sun 4-6.00pm
Takeaway meals or hot meals every day except Saturday l For showers, see below l Computer access Wed-Fri l Clothes Mon and Thurs (unless emergency, Wed-Fri) l Casework (1:1 support on a range of emotional and practical needs) l Counselling l Women Only Services Thurs
Showers at The Gatehouse:
First come, first served. Booking required. Email or call the office, or speak to Mair or a project worker when The Gatehouse is open. Sessions last 30 mins and towels and toiletries will be supplied. You will be given an appointment card. Please arrive on time, but not early. If you have any physical ill health symptoms, please do not enter the project as it puts others at risk
Sundays 2.30-6pm (5 slots)
Mondays 3.30-7pm (5 slots)
Tuesdays 2-4pm (women only), then 4.30-7pm (4 slots)
Thursdays 3.30-6.15pm (4 slots)
Women Only Safe Space (18+) at The Gatehouse:
Women's Only Space meets Tuesdays 2-4pm, staff depending. Meet like minded women, chat and develop activities. Showers, clothing, toiletries, hygiene products provided. Caseworker will be on site to offer support and we can refer to our in-house counsellor if required.
The Porch Day Centre
139 Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RL l 01865 251 798 including Bank Holidays and Christmas Day
Weekdays at The Porch:
Mon-Fri 8.15-11.30am inc. breakfast until 10.30am, laundry, phone, internet, shower, clothes, library, space to get rest, 1:1 support
11.30am-2pm with amenities as above, and lunch until 1.30pm
2-3.30pm by appointment for 1:1 support; planned, structured group activities; and one or two amenities (laundry, shower, clothing)
Links to other services
Turning Point - Vintage Refresh Cafe
131 Cowley Road, Oxford, City, OX4 1HU anna.lamb@turning-point.co.uk 01865 261690
Homeless Breakfast Club (is not running presently). Contact the cafe for dates. Free hot drinks, bacon or sausage baps, toast or cereal. Wellbeing check-in, multi-agency referrals, harm reduction, advice and information
Vintage Refresh Cafe also run Community Afternoon Teas, 1st & 3rd Fridays, 2-4pm; takeaway afternoon teas delivered by arrangement Weds, Thur, Fri. Young adults (18-25) can access a drop-in Saturdays fortnightly 1.30-3pm. Come and chat about drugs and alcohol. Non-judgemental, confidential, free space for advice and support. Open to all. Advice on drugs, alcohol use, having fun and staying safe.
Across Oxfordshire:
Banbury Beacon
St. Mary's Centre, Horsefair, Banbury, OX16 0AA
Mon-Wed 10am-12pm
Snacks | Links to other services
Salvation Army – Banbury
66 George Street, Banbury OX16 5BH l 01295 262449
Tues and Fri 10.30am-12 noon
Food parcels, clothes and bedding
See also: