Information for families in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Poole Lifecentre and Foodbank

Poole Lifecentre and Foodbank logo

We are Poole Lifecentre and Foodbank, located within St James' Church Centre in Poole town centre. We also have a number of hubs open across Poole:

Please note that we are unable to provide home deliveries.

  • Bourne Community Hub: Northmere Road, Poole, BH12 4DY (Wed, 1pm-3pm)
  • Calvary Pentecostal Church: Cromwell Road, Parkstone, BH12 2NS (Wed, 12pm-2pm)
  • Parkstone United Reformed Church: 16 Commercial Rd, Poole BH14 0JW (Mon, Weds & Fri, 11.45am – 1.15pm) – also have a Pantry and Community Fridge
  • Poole Waste Not, Want Not: Access from Hill Street, via rear of 70 High Street (Mon – Fri, 10.30am – 3pm & Sat, 10.30am – 2pm)
  • St Clement’s Church Hall: 55 Kinson Avenue, BH15 3PH (Mon – Fri, 11am – 12.30pm)
  • St Gabriel’s Church Hall: Keysworth Road, Turlin Moor, Poole, BH16 5BH (Tues, 1.30pm – 3pm)

To receive help from the Foodbank, you will need to be referred with a voucher from BCP Council.

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Venue/Contact Details
Address
Jimmy's Place
St James's Church Centre
Church Street
Poole
Dorset
Postcode
BH15 1JP
Area coverage
BCP Area
Directions
See Journey Planner on right-hand side of this page, where you can view bus, car and train routes from your location.
Facilities
  • Refreshment / Snacks
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Accessible Toilet
  • Disabled Car Parking
  • Car Parking
Times and Costs
Opening times:
We are open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:30am until 12:30pm, Friday from 9:30am until 12pm.
Further opening details:
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Daily
Availability
  • All Year Round
Costs:
This is a free service.
Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information
Eligibility criteria:
Eligibility Criteria: Deemed to be in need by referring agency
Referral process:
  • From Social Care, Family Outreach Service, Poole Housing Partnership, Poole Resettlement Services and other local agencies.