Fighting Hunger. Supporting Hope. Empowering Change.
Welcome to Carpenters Food & Support
A community-rooted charity serving South Bristol and the Chew Valley. We tackle poverty and food insecurity with compassion, dignity, and practical support — walking alongside individuals and families as they move from crisis toward stability and independence.
This is where community thrives, hope is restored, and change begins: one meal, one moment, one life at a time.
We Provide
Emergency Food Support
for people in financial hardship
Compassionate Guidance
to help people regain stability
Links to Wider Services
So no one faces crisis alone
Whether you are seeking support or looking to make a difference, you are in the right place
Need Food Support?
Hunger can affect anyone — no matter your background, job, or circumstances. When there isn’t enough food to go around, it hurts. We’re here to help.
We offer emergency food aid and personalised support to people facing financial hardship.
Our team will listen, understand your situation, and guide you toward the help you need — whether that’s food, advice, or signposting to other services.
Your wellbeing matters. You’re not alone. Let’s find the right solution together.
Referring Clients?
If you’re an agency, school, healthcare provider, or community organisation supporting people in crisis, we’re here to work with you.
We partner with trusted referrers to ensure individuals and families can access emergency food and tailored support quickly, respectfully, and safely.
Referring someone is simple, and we’re always happy to discuss complex cases or answer questions.
Together, we can make sure no one in our community goes without essential support.
How we helped in 2025
These numbers represent real people, real families, and real lives changed.
3,963
People were provided with
38.625
Metric tonnes of food for
83,223
meals. Which helped feed
19%
More people then in 2024.
Ways to Support Us
