The Bridge Food Project

Supporting your journey from food insecurity to financial independence.

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What we do

The Bridge Food Project is a food club from North Bristol & South Glos Foodbank. It operates on a low-cost membership basis where members get £4 worth of food for every £1 they spend.

While our main food bank provides limited emergency help, The Bridge acts as a three month stepping stone of weekly food with added money saving tools and support added.

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of Bridge members save more than £30 a week on food shopping

%

of Bridge members no longer need a food bank

%

of Bridge members report improved wellbeing since joining

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When

Sessions run Tuesdays, 1pm-2pm

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How often

Weekly sessions

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Where

Currently in Lockleaze, with Stoke Gifford coming soon

Pound green

Cost structure

£4 worth of food for every £1 you spend

What's in it for you? 

Half of members save over £30 weekly on food shopping, while 75% no longer need to use a food bank after joining. Members develop money savvy skills, build community connections, and report significantly improved wellbeing alongside access to support services.

 
 

Gain Money Skills

  • Learn to use online tools - benefits checker/create a budget
  • Reduce Household Bills such as water/gas/electric/broadband/mobile
  • Direct links to specialist services - benefits advice, housing support, debt help
  • Weekly community connections in a welcoming café-style environment

What's in it for you? 

Half of members save over £30 weekly on food shopping, while 75% say they no longer need to use a food bank after joining. Members develop budgeting and money saving skills, build community connections, and report significantly improved wellbeing alongside access to support services.

Gain Money Skills

  • Learn to use online tools - benefits checker/ budget/ comparison sites
  • Reduce water, gas, electric, mobile or broadband bills 
  • Get a referral to our linked benefits or debt advisors
  • Weekly community connections in a welcoming café-style environment

Is this right for you?

You might be suitable for our programme if you:

  • Live close to or in the BS7 area
  • Want to learn new money skills and get on top of things financially
  • Find yourself running out of money by the end of each month
  • Are open to learning

How to join

If you’re interested in becoming a member, you can apply here.

We allow everyone a first free trial of the Bridge to see what they think with the option to opt in or out.

Please note that completing an application doesn’t automatically confirm your membership. Our Bridge team will contact you to discuss next steps before you can attend any sessions.

Get in touch

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0117 472 5172

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