Cost of Living Support

2 min. readlast update: 02.25.2026

These services aren’t affiliated with NSU, we’ve simply found some nearby organisations that may be able to offer students different types of support. Please refer to their individual websites for full information about the support they offer.


Food Banks

Open Access Food Banks and Hot Meals (No Referral Needed)

·       Our Forgotten Neighbours Provides hot meals outside Toynbee Hall.

i)        Address: Outside Toynbee Hall, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 6LS.

ii)       Opening Times: Thursdays at 5pm (arrive early to avoid disappointment).

·       St Dunstan and All Saints Stepney Food Bank

i)        Address: St Dunstan & All Saints Church, Stepney High Street, London E1 0NR.

ii)       Opening Times: Tuesdays 11am-2pm and Fridays 11am-2pm.

·       Underwood Road Foodbank

i)        Address: St Anne's Catholic Church, 58 Underwood Road, London E1 5AW.

ii)       Opening Times: Thursdays and Fridays, 9am-3pm.

·       Whitechapel Mission Serves breakfast and provides other support.

i)        Address: 212 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ.

ii)       Opening Times: Breakfast served Monday to Sunday, 8am-10am.

Food Banks – Referral Required

Food for Aldgate

    • Address: Toynbee Hall, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 6AB.
    • Opening Times: Fridays 1pm-3pm.
    • Contact: Paul Wilson at paul.wilson@eastendhomes.net for a referral.

Tower Hamlets FOOD Stores A council-run membership scheme providing discounted food and support services for a small fee.

Contact: Email thefoodstore@towerhamlets.gov.uk with your name, address, postcode, date of birth, and contact number to become a member.

Whitechapel Food Store Address: 15 Romford Street, London E1 1HX. 

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