Welcome to
Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance

Think food. Think support. Think change.

Our Purpose

The Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance supports people in Derby who are experiencing food insecurity, through food provision, signposting, support and advice.

We partner with 17 food-based projects, including 6 community shops, community pantries, and traditional food projects. We also work with 30 local community meal-based projects.

Whilst we continue to meet the immediate need of food insecurity, our main focus is to support and signpost those accessing our services to tackle the root causes of their deprivation and poverty.

Getting Support

If you need assistance we can provide you with a range of support, including an emergency food provision.

How to get support

Join our current initiatives to help support our community

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Lent Challenge

Choose to donate one food item a day for 40 days, or give up something you love each week and donate the savings, from Wednesday 5th March to Thursday 17th April.

Take on the challenge

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Call line volunteers needed

We take on average of 350-400 calls a month. We are looking for volunteers to help cover 3/4 hours a day on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10am - 4pm.

Volunteer Now

Struggling financially?

At DF4TA, we understand the importance of financial stability in achieving overall well-being. While we don’t provide direct financial assistance, we have gathered a list of trusted resources that can help you better manage your finances and navigate financial challenges.