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Daily Services

For Christmas 2024-25 changes to opening hours and special events, see Christmas Hours & Events

Food

For non-food amenities, see below the table. This table includes provision by the core daily services partners and community kitchens only. For other options see below. 

Timetable for food updated 24th October 2024
Columns for time of day, and rows for days of the week.
  MORNING LUNCHTIME EVENING
MONDAY Oxford Companions 8am

The Porch (Oxford) 8.15-10.30am with breakfast by Vintage Refresh Cafe		 Flo's The Place In The Park (Oxford) 12-2pm (pay as you want)

The Porch (Oxford) 12-1.30pm		 ACT (Oxford) 6.30-8.30pm

Oxford Companions 6pm

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 Botley Bikers (Oxford) 4.30-5.30pm St Giles nr Taylors—first Tuesday of the month only

The Gatehouse (Oxford) 5-7.00pm
WEDNESDAY Oxford Companions 8am

St Ebbe’s Open Door Breakfast Club (Oxford) 7.30-9am 

The Porch (Oxford) 8.15-10.30am		 Oxford Community Soup Kitchen (Ma Smith’s) (Oxford) 12pm

The Porch (Oxford) 12-1.30pm		 Oxford Companions 6pm

Oxford Homeless Project (Oxford) 5-6.30pm (Alternate Wednesdays)

The Gatehouse (Oxford) 5-7.00pm
THURSDAY Oxford Companions 8am

The Porch (Oxford) 8.15-10.30am		 The Porch (Oxford) 12-1.30pm Botley Bikers (Oxford) 4.15-5.15pm Bonn Square; Queen St; Cornmarket; St Giles

The Gatehouse (Oxford) 5-7.00pm
FRIDAY Oxford Companions 8am

Salvation Army (Banbury) 10.30am-12pm

The Porch (Oxford) 8.15-10.30am		 Didcot Community Kitchen, King Alfred Drive 12pm

The Porch (Oxford) 12-1.30pm		 Oxford Companions 6pm

The Gatehouse (Oxford) 5-7.00pm
SATURDAY The Porch (Oxford) 8.15-11.15 Oxford Companions of the Order of Malta 12-1.30pm  
SUNDAY The Porch (Oxford) 8.15-11.15 ACT (Oxford) 2pm–first Sun of each month only

Botley Bikers (Oxford) 3.15-4.15pm Bonn Square; Queen St; Cornmarket; St Giles		 The Gatehouse (Oxford) 4-6.00pm

 

Food banks by region:

Food maps and other options:

Our focus is core provision specifically welcoming those affected by homelessness. As such we don't tend to list community larders or pantries as some of these are membership-based or with a fee. Similarly, we don't tend to list cafés except where free meals are given. Check comprehensive food maps put together by other websites for these kinds of options: 

Daily Services: all practical amenities

A print-friendly PDF version—with brief descriptions and full opening times—is available for the below daily services. But please keep in mind that information can go out of date quickly. Always check back here for the latest

    The below information doesn't include all services—only those to do with things like showers, bedding and clothing. We're showing this separately from the food timetable above as some amenities may be available at more, or different, times from food provision.

    These providers do not offer accommodation (except ACT), but can often make referrals to places that do. If a provider interests you, see the links to full information.

    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, hot chocolate l Additional services offered

     

    Flo's - The Place In The Park

    Rymers Lane, Oxford OX4 3JZ | 01865 587611

    Mon 12-2pm

    Pay what you want lunch in the community

     

    Food for Charities - Botley Bikers

    07759 135811

    Thu 4.15-5.15pm; Sun 3.15-4.15pm; first Tuesday of every month 4.30-5.30pm

    Healthy food, toiletries, clothing offered—for locations see the table above

     

    Oxford Community Soup Kitchen—Ma Smith’s

    Asian Cultural Centre, Manzil Way, Oxford, OX4 1GH

    Weds 11.45am

    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

     

    Route 8 Barber Shop

    Botley Road Retail Park, Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0HY | Website 

    Free cuts for homeless friends in the Botley and Oxford areas during normal opening hours

     

    St Ebbe’s Open Door Breakfast Club

    2 Roger Bacon Lane, OX1 1QE | 01865 240438

    Weds 7.30-9am

    Warm shelter and a free cooked breakfast to any experiencing homelessness in Oxford. Just turn up.

     

    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: please see I need help for women only

    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 2.30pm last slot 5.30pm (5 slots)
    Mondays 3.30pm last slot 6.30pm (5 slots)
    Tuesdays 2-4pm (women only) then 4.15pm last slot 5pm
    Thursdays 3.30pm last slot 5.45pm (4 slots)

    Guests can book a space during cafe opening hours or by sending an email to admin@oxfordgatehouse.org or calling the office. The shower project is subject to change and availability

    Sessions last 30 mins and towels and toiletries are 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 Shower Project as it puts others at risk

     

    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)

    Weekend Winter Welfare at The Porch:

    Sat-Sun 8.15-11.15am.

    Provides the only daytime sleeping facility available in Oxford city | 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

    For Women's Recovery Network Drop-in Group see I need help for women only

    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

     

    Didcot Community Kitchen (Facebook link)

    King Alfred Drive Community Centre, 2 King Alfred Drive, Didcot, OX11 7NU

    Fri 12pm

    Free lunch for those who need it

     

    Salvation Army – Banbury

    66 George Street, Banbury OX16 5BH  l  01295 262449

    Tues and Fri 10.30am-12 noon

    Food parcels, clothes and bedding

     

     

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