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Ipswich Top Up Shops
£2 per bag | No Referrals | No Qualifying Criteria | All Welcome
No proof required that you want what you need
Ipswich Top Up Shops partners with FareShare, Neighbourly, and local food wholesalers and farmers to provide affordable, high-quality food.
We are focused on social welfare, wellbeing, and ensuring hope for those in need within Ipswich.
Located across Ipswich, our community hubs aim to create a welcoming space for all
by fostering a sense of belonging and care for individuals facing challenges
we seek to make a positive impact on the lives of those in our communities
What our customers say ..
“I come to the Top Up Shop to get food because my bills take up most of my money, I’ve been coming a while and have met loads of lovely people”
“I no longer need food from the Top Up Shop, But I still come to have a coffee and see friends
It’s the highlight of my week
“I wasn’t sure if I would be judged but once I walked in the door, I was made so welcome it brought me to tears ..
“Volunteers become friends as you get to know their names
Top Up helps feed my family as I had to give up work in March
Everyone is nice and no one judges! “
“Very Friendly , Welcoming, lovely people to meet, good value, always good !
I have never felt judged, which is important
Our Impact
Driven by compassion and a commitment to making a difference, Ipswich Top Up Shops focuses on addressing food poverty and social deprivation,
offering hope and care to those in need.
Its not just food ..
Community Support
Wellbeing Initiatives
Civic engagement
Through collaboration with outside agencies, we are able to provide support through various means, from simple signposting to a listening ear, we are her to support our communities.
Top Up Shops host slow cooker courses, mens wellbeing groups, cookery courses, healthy living courses.
Ipswich Top Up Shops have fostered positive relationships with local authorities, the University of Suffolk and health authorities as well as the Lord Lieutenancy of suffolk all of which enables us to give a voice to our communities to the people that matter
Volunteer Opportunities
Community Engagement
Spirituality
Lots of our volunteers were once customers and have volunteered as a means of giving back, other vounteers have come from the business world or local authority employee volunteer schemes
Some Top Up Spaces hold regular community surgeries with the local police officer or social prescribers to name a few
For those that are interested there are opportunities to explore the christian faith in a relaxed, open environment across the year.