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.
Join our current initiatives to help support our community
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.
The Thoughtful Christmas Shop
The Thoughtful Christmas Shop has been created to support families experiencing financial hardship by giving parents and carers the opportunity to choose Christmas gifts for their own children.
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
Latest News
3 Nov 2026
Introducing The Thoughtful Christmas Shop!
This Christmas, we want to make a difference to families across Derby - and we need YOUR help to make it happen!
22 Oct 2026
A huge thank you for your Harvest Festival donations
A massive thank you to everyone who has supported Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance with their Harvest Festival donations this year!
22 Oct 2026
A Huge Thank You to The Lodge Pub, Alvaston
A big thank you to the team at The Lodge Pub in Alvaston for thinking of Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance during their recent refit!
15 Oct 2026
A huge thank you to ASDA Derby Spondon
We would like to say a massive thank you to the fantastic team at Asda Derby Spondon for their support with a recent large food order of approximately £4,000 to help replenish the shelves at our DF4TA…
15 Oct 2026
What makes volunteering at DF4TA so special? The people.
A couple of weeks ago, we brought together volunteers from across DF4TA and our food partner network for an evening dedicated to celebrating them.
13 Oct 2026
Volunteer with us: Resource Centre
We’re looking for more people to join our Resource Centre volunteer team.
11 Oct 2026
A huge thank you to the clergy of the Diocese of Bristol
We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the clergy of the Diocese of Bristol, who recently held a conference and kindly asked attendees to bring along donations of food to support Derby Food 4…
11 Oct 2026
A HUGE thank you for recent Harvest Festival donations
We’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity of local schools, churches, community groups and organisations who have been collecting food for us as part of their Harvest Festival celebrations.
9 Oct 2026
A massive Thank You to Dan Booth
We would like to say a huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to Dan Booth, who has spent the last few weeks organising and running an amazing raffle in support of Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance.