Cheltenham Local Help and Support
Community groups, places to meet and ways to save on food in Cheltenham
Ways to connect with neighbours, find a friendly place to spend time, and get free or discounted food in Cheltenham. For phone numbers in an emergency or crisis, see Cheltenham helplines and contacts.
Local Online Communities
| Service | What It Offers | Link |
|---|---|---|
| r/Cheltenham | Cheltenham's Reddit community, for local news, questions and recommendations. | Visit r/Cheltenham |
| Nextdoor | A neighbourhood app for local recommendations, lost and found, and things for sale or free. | Visit Nextdoor |
Places to Meet People
| Service | What It Offers | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Third spaces | Community cafés, libraries and other free or low-cost places to spend time in Cheltenham. | Third spaces in Cheltenham |
Free and Discounted Food
| Service | What It Offers | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Food banks | Food banks serving Cheltenham, the items they need, and where to donate. | Cheltenham food banks |
| Olio | An app for giving away and collecting free food and household items from neighbours and local shops. | Visit Olio |
| Too Good To Go | An app for buying surplus food from cafés, bakeries and shops at a discount before it goes to waste. | Visit Too Good To Go |
Data from Cheltenham Open Data. Last checked 23 September 2026.