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

Graphics advertising the DF4TA reverse advent calendar

Reverse Advent Calendar 2026

This winter, join us in making a difference with our Reverse Advent Calendar. Each day, instead of receiving a treat, add an item - such as food or essentials - to your box. By the end, you’ll have a collection ready to support DF4TA and our partner food projects.

Reverse Advent Calendar

Adopt a Shelf

We’re inviting local businesses to support individuals and families in our local community by helping us fill our new Resource Centre.

Adopt a Shelf

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.

Find out more

29 Sept 2026

Volunteer with us: Phone Line

We’re looking for more volunteers to join our Phone Line team. Our volunteers speak to people from across Derby who are looking for support, taking referrals and helping them access the right help.

28 Sept 2026

A huge thank you to Derby Cathedral!

We’d like to say a very special thank you to everyone at Derby Cathedral for a fantastic donation of £526.10.

27 Sept 2026

They're Keeping the Cereal Pouring!

A HUGE THANK YOU to the amazing teams at Derby Arena and Springfield Leisure Centre for their incredible support of our Adopt a Shelf campaign. The teams have been busy collecting cereal for our food…

25 Sept 2026

Volunteer with us: Volunteer Van Drivers Needed

Could you spare some time to get behind the wheel and help local households across Derby? We’re looking for volunteer van drivers to join our Furniture + Electrical Project team.

23 Sept 2026

Could you spare a little time to support your local community?

We’re looking for more people to join our volunteer teams across Derby. There are lots of different ways to get involved.

17 Sept 2026

A huge thank you to the Complete team!

We were delighted to receive a fantastic donation from the team at Complete who recently came together to collect 7 boxes of food and essential supplies for DF4TA.