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
Derby Community Lottery
Lotteries are a fun and effective way for causes to raise much-needed funds in these difficult times. By getting more people on board, they don’t just raise funds, they also raise awareness.
Call line volunteers needed
We take on average of 350-400 calls a month. We are looking for volunteers to help cover 3/4 hours a day on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10am - 4pm.
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
27 Feb 2026
Volunteers Needed – The Thoughtful Shop
The Thoughtful Shop, part of Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance, is looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to join our team supporting local families with food and school uniform.
19 Feb 2026
Thank you to the team at the new One Stop Wiltshire Road
Thank you to the team at the new One Stop Wiltshire Road for a donation of 30packs of Hot Cross buns.
7 Feb 2026
Derby Uncovered choose DF4TA to support at the upcoming Derby Farmer's Market
A huge thank you to Derby Uncovered for choosing Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance as the charity they’re fundraising for at the upcoming Derby Farmers’ Market.
2 Feb 2026
A Huge Thank You to Alert Electrical
We want to give a very special shoutout to our amazing neighbours, Alert Electrical, for stepping in to support us when we hit another unexpected challenge.
2 Feb 2026
THANK YOU – You got us back on the road
After the theft of our project van last week, we were overwhelmed by the kindness, shares, and messages of support from our community. What could have stopped our Furniture & Electrical Project in its…
2 Feb 2026
Celebrating One Year of Chellaston Shelton Lock Community Hub
We are so proud to be celebrating one amazing year of our Chellaston & Shelton Lock Community Hub. What started as a simple idea has grown into a vital, welcoming space at the heart of our community.
26 Jan 2026
A big thank you to Sebastian, our Duke of Edinburgh's Award student
Sebastian spent time at our Central Storage Unit creating and updating poster designs — using his budding artistic skills to make something really special.
21 Jan 2026
Our hearts are glowing — just look at these gifts!
A huge thank you to everyone who donated toys at Derby Arena in support of DF4TA. Your generosity brought joy to local children over the festive season — and those brand-new toys will also help us top…
21 Jan 2026
January donations roundup — thank you, Derby
Since getting back up and running, we’ve welcomed some brilliant donations. Your generosity keeps everyday essentials moving through our network so help is there when people need it. We’re really…