10 British Cities Giving FREE and Affordable Breakfast to Families in Need

• Latest Deals urges UK-wide breakfast initiatives for struggling families.
• 10 locations offering free or cheap breakfast meals shared.
• Community cafes in major cities provide low-cost, nutritious breakfasts.
• Nationwide breakfast schemes ensure no family goes hungry.

In a bid to help families manage the ongoing cost of living crisis, Councillor Alexandra Kemp in West Norfolk has funded a free breakfast initiative.

The programme aims to provide relief to struggling families in the local area by ensuring they have access to a nutritious meal to start the day.

While this initiative is a significant help for West Norfolk residents, the cost of living crisis affects families across the entire UK, and many may still struggle to afford breakfast.

To address this issue, Tom Church, the co-founder of the money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk, shared his insights:

“What Alexandra is doing for her local area is fantastic and something all councillors should take pointers from.

“However, many people across the country may be struggling to afford a morning meal. If you don’t happen to live in Norfolk, don’t worry; there are many other UK-wide initiatives you can take advantage of.”

Tom shared details about 10 British locations offering free or affordable breakfast schemes and how to take advantage of them.

10 British Cities Giving Free or Affordable Breakfast to Those in Need

1) Newcastle upon Tyne:

Newcastle, well-known for its community spirit, is home to a wide range of community cafes and clubs offering free or affordable breakfast options.

• Big River Bakery: This community bakery in Shieldfield bakes and sells fresh artisan bread, pastries, and pies. On Wednesdays, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., you can pay what you feel for their food.

• Blakelaw Community Centre: The centre’s community café is open seven days a week, offering low-cost breakfast options to families.

• Pottery Bank Community Café: Open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Friday, this café offers affordable breakfasts and runs a weekly ‘pay as you feel’ supermarket.

2) Bristol:

Bristol is home to several free and pay-as-you-feel cafes:

• Baraka Community Centre: The Baraka Community Café is a family-friendly space offering affordable breakfast, lunch, drinks, and snacks from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday to Friday. They also have a pay-it-forward scheme where you can purchase a food token for someone in need.

• Vassall Community Café: Visit Vassall Community Café from 9:30 am to 3 pm for low-cost food on-site.

3) Glasgow

The Scottish Government’s Universal Provision offers free school meals to children in P1 to P5 and free breakfast clubs for those financially eligible. Adults can also benefit from affordable breakfasts at the following places:

• The Marie Trust Training Kitchen: This kitchen offers a healthy breakfast for free and a more traditional full breakfast for £1.50, encouraging visitors to embrace a balanced diet.

• Communitea Café: This café offers an affordable breakfast menu with options such as scrambled eggs on toast for £2, toast and cereal for 50p each, and a small full English for £3.

4) Manchester:

• The Big Breakfast: Held monthly in Old Trafford, this ‘pay as you feel’ breakfast runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and encourages visitors to bring home baked goods to add to the spread. Check their Facebook page for upcoming events.

• Mosaic Wellbeing Hub: Every weekend, volunteers at the Mosaic Wellbeing Hub offer ‘The Breakfast Project,’ serving butties, fruit, and cereal bars from 7 am to 9 am.

• Vinnies Cafe: Located on Berking Avenue, Vinnies Cafe offers affordable hot and cold snacks in a friendly environment from 10 am to 2 pm, Monday to Friday. They also run a suspended coffee scheme where patrons can purchase a ‘pay it forward’ token for someone in need.

• Welcome In Community Cafe: This cafe not only serves affordable breakfasts and meals but also hosts a variety of community events. They offer a ‘Kids Eat Free’ deal per paying adult until the 23rd of August.

6) Cardiff

In Cardiff, a volunteer-led breakfast club aims to reduce food poverty while fostering connections and friendships among community members.

• The Star Centre: Every Thursday from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, the ‘Splott Community Volunteers’ host a breakfast club at The Star Centre. This initiative provides hot and nutritious breakfasts for children, parents, and carers, helping them connect with their neighbours.

7) Liverpool

Liverpool cafes and community centres are dedicated to supporting both those in need and key workers within the community.

• Sefton Park Community Pantry: Open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 am to 2 pm, the cafe at Sefton Park Community Pantry offers affordable food. They also provide free bacon butties and hot drinks to emergency service personnel on duty.

• Columba’s Kitchen: Every Friday from 9:15 am to 10:45 am, Columba’s Kitchen offers free tea and coffee to visitors. For those struggling with food bills, a membership costs £3.50 a week and allows the purchase of 10 items typically worth around £15.

• Sycamore Tree Cafe: Located in Davidson Mains Centre, the Sycamore Tree Cafe is open from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, Tuesday to Thursday, offering affordable snacks and a comfortable place to relax.

• Cafelife: Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cafelife serves affordable and nutritious meals. They also offer various activities for unpaid carers, including yoga, pilates, and watercolour workshops.

9) Sheffield

Sheffield is home to numerous affordable breakfast options, including the UK’s ‘most affordable’ cafe.

• Broomhall Breakfast: Every Friday from 8 am to 10 am, St Andrew’s URC hosts Broomhall Breakfast, providing a free cooked breakfast.

• Tastee: Known as the ‘most affordable cafe’ in Britain by The Daily Mail, Tastee offers an all-day breakfast for just 99p.

Nadine, the cafe’s owner, explained, “It became apparent to us that a lot of people were really struggling to get by, and it was a problem that was getting worse.

“So we felt that we wanted to do something to try and help people, even if it means taking a hit ourselves.”

10) London

As one of the most expensive cities in the UK, London benefits from various free breakfast initiatives to help those struggling with rising food costs.

• Whitechapel Mission: Offering free cooked breakfasts every day from 8 am, Whitechapel Mission is a lifeline for many in need.

• Idia’s Community Kitchen: Located at Fellow’s Court Community Centre in Haggerston, Idia’s Community Kitchen provides a free food service from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They offer a variety of items to take away, including bakery items and sandwiches.