How can we support you?
Newbury Soup Kitchen provides hot food, outreach, essentials and practical support for people across Newbury and the surrounding area. Food is often the starting point, but our wider work is about trust, dignity, care and helping people connect with the right support.
Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it's having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome.
Brené Brown
Monday
Lunch
12.30-1.30pm
Newbury Cricket Club, Northcroft Lane, Newbury, RG14 1RS
Run by Loose Ends. Last meal is served 15 minutes before closing
Tuesday
Lunch
12.30-1.30pm
Newbury Cricket Club, Northcroft Lane, Newbury, RG14 1RS
Run by Loose Ends. Last meal is served 15 minutes before closing
Tuesday
Outreach Session (no food)
2-4pm
St John's Road, Newbury, RG14 7PY
A community nurse will be available, and we offer advice, advocacy and otheer support services. Outreach Details →
Wednesday
Breakfast
9.30-11am
Newbury Cricket Club, Northcroft Lane, Newbury, RG14 1RS
Run by Loose Ends. Last meal is served 15 minutes before closing
Wednesday
Dinner
6-7pm
Newbury Soup Kitchen Van, The Library car park, Newbury, RG14 5AU
Look for our van in the library car park
Thursday
Dinner & Outreach
6-7pm
St Joseph’s Church Hall, Newbury, RG14 1JP
Three course dinner. Community nurse, haircuts, Hep-C tests & liver scan (check for dates). offering practical support, guidance and time to talk. Outreach Details →
Friday
Breakfast
9.30-11am
Newbury Cricket Club, Northcroft Lane, Newbury, RG14 1RS
Run by Loose Ends. Last meal is served 15 minutes before closing
Saturday
Dinner
5-6pm
Newbury Soup Kitchen Van, The Library car park, RG14 5AU
Look for our van in the library car park
Sunday
Lunch
2-3.30pm
Newbury Cricket Club, Northcroft Lane, Newbury, RG14 1RS
Run by Loose Ends. Last meal is served 15 minutes before closing
Daily Sessions
When & where to get help
No appointment needed — just come along. Our Facebook page shows any changes during holidays plus our menu.
Outreach Sessions
More than just soup
A hot meal can open the door to wider support. Alongside food, we help people access practical care, essential items, guidance and trusted local services.
Hot meals
Freshly cooked food served at every session.
Outreach
Connecting with people, building trust.
Toiletries
Soap, toothbrushes, shampoo and more.
Laundry/showers
Access to hot showers and clean, dry clothing.
Health support
On-site health checks and wellbeing support.
Eye checks
Free eye tests and access to glasses when needed.
Housing/benefits
Help with housing, benefits, local services.
Partner services
Help through trusted local organisations.
What to expect
Coming somewhere new can feel difficult. At Newbury Soup Kitchen, our aim is to offer a warm, respectful and non-judgemental welcome.
You will be treated with respect
You can come as you are
You can take food or stay and talk where available
You can ask about wider support
We will help point you in the right direction where we can
Advice
Need urgent help?
Anyone at risk of sleeping rough on the streets tonight should visit West Berkshire Council’s offices
West Berkshire Council Offices
Address
Market Street, Newbury
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Office Hours
Mon–Thurs: 8:30am–4:45pm
Fri: 8:30am–4:15pm
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Telephone
01635 519530 (Option 2)
Phone Hours:
Mon–Thurs: 8:30am–5pm
Fri: 8:30am–4:30pm
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Out of hours
Emergency Duty Team: 01344 351 999
Emergency Accommodation
Two Saints Accommodation
210 Newtown Road, Newbury
Two Saints provides accommodation and support for people experiencing homelessness. Staff can provide shelter, advice and wider support.
Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP)
SWEP is activated during periods of extreme hot or cold weather. The Council's homelessness and outreach services can help people access emergency accommodation.
Who SWEP helps and when it is applied
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Outreach Support
West Berkshire Council's Outreach Worker supports people sleeping rough and can help them explore accommodation, homelessness services and other support options.
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People sleeping rough can also be referred to local support services through outreach and partner.
The public can help too:
Report someone sleeping rough via StreetLink:
StreetLink connects people with local services that can help. organisations.
Other Support Services
Where else to get help
These local services and charities are committed to supporting local people and can help with advice on where to find support, shelter, food and other facilities.
Two Saints
We provide people with homes and specialist support so they feel more valued and secure, and ready to take the next steps.
Loose Ends Newbury
Loose Ends Newbury is a well established drop-in centre for anyone in our community who may otherwise go without a hot meal.
Via
Worried about your own or someone else’s alcohol or drug use? We provide free and confidential advice, care and support for people in West Berkshire.
StreetLink
StreetLink is a platform that connects people rough sleeping in England and Wales to support provided by local authorities and charities.
West Berks Foodbank
We provide seven days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis.
This can be quite confusing as there are several charity and not-for-profit organisations within Newbury and West Berkshire. Each have their own niche but work in synchronous harmony. You can find more on our Get Help page
What are the homeless charities in Newbury?
The Newbury Soup Kitchen is open to serve food between the hours of 6pm and 8pm each and every Thursday evening. However, there is normally a group of volunteers at the Salvation Army Hall from 4:30pm each Thursday setting up. You are welcome between 4:30pm and 5:30pm to drop off any donations. May we please ask that visits from the public are by appointment only anytime thereafter.
What are your opening hours?
Questions, answered with care
Anything else you'd like to know? Just reach out — we're happy to help.