The Pantry at GLMCC is a community-led project providing food support with dignity and choice to individuals and families experiencing food poverty.

Our shop-style foodbank model allows service users to choose their own food and household items, promoting independence and reducing stigma.

The Pantry supports over 150 people every week, working with more than 30 frontline referral partners across Birmingham. Since its relaunch in October 2024, the project has helped over 7,800 people access essential food and toiletries.

The Pantry operates on a referral-only basis using a voucher system:

• Referral partners (such as schools, housing officers, and health visitors) are issued Foodbank Voucher Booklets.
• When a person or family needs support, the partner issues a voucher.
• Each voucher can be redeemed for up to three days’ worth of food.
• Vouchers must be redeemed within 7 days of issue.
• Service users can access The Pantry once every two weeks.
• Service users must bring their voucher and photo ID when visiting.

Our volunteers support clients throughout their visit, helping them choose items with dignity and respect.

“Over 150 people supported every week through The Pantry.”

The Pantry – GLMCC Foodbank Located in the car park, Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre 20 Green Lane, Birmingham, B9 5DB

Opening Hours:

• Monday: 10:00am – 13:15pm
• Wednesday: 10:00am – 4:00pm (closed during Salah)

If you or someone you know is struggling to afford food, The Pantry is here to help.

We operate on a referral-only basis, which means you’ll need a voucher from one of our registered referral partners before visiting. This helps us ensure that support reaches those who need it most.

You can request a referral through:

• Your school, housing officer, or health visitor
• Local community organisations or charities
• Your refuge, support worker, or faith leader

If you’re not sure who can refer you, please get in touch with us, we’ll help connect you to a referral partner.

📧 Email: food.bank@greenlanemasjid.org

Once you receive your voucher, you can visit The Pantry during our opening times. Please bring:

• Your voucher
• A form of photo ID

Each visit provides essential pantry food items, and you can access The Pantry once every two weeks.

“If you need help, please reach out – we’ll do everything we can to support you.”

The Pantry operates using a voucher referral system:

• Referral partners (schools, housing officers, health visitors, and other organisations) are issued Foodbank Voucher Booklets.
• When someone needs support, the partner issues a voucher, which can be redeemed for food and essentials.
• Each voucher can be redeemed within 7 days of issue.
• Clients can visit once every two weeks, bringing their voucher and photo ID.

Our volunteers are there to support every visitor in a friendly, respectful environment.

If you’re a professional or organisation interested in becoming a referral partner, please contact us:📧 food.bank@greenlanemasjid.org

For information on how you can donate or fundraise, please visit our Fundraising for The Pantry page.

If you’re a professional or organisation interested in becoming a referral partner, please contact us:📧 food.bank@greenlanemasjid.org

For information on how you can donate or fundraise, please click HERE.

We believe everyone deserves access to food in a way that preserves dignity, independence, and choice.We welcome and support people from all backgrounds and faiths, treating everyone with fairness, compassion, and respect.

We would be happy to take monetary donations as well as food donations. To find out more about how you can help please click here.

We are looking for people who can set up collection points in Schools, getting students, parents and children involved in collecting food, toiletries and sponsorship. At work, have a collecting box, offer to bring the donations in or if you are looking to get involved contact GLMCC. Find out more ways to help HERE.