Poverty Support
Ending Female & Child Poverty
Hull is the fourth most deprived area in England, and poverty falls hardest on women and children from Black and minority ethnic communities. Hull Sisters fights back — through food, essentials, financial support, and strategic partnerships.
When money is tight, women act as the ‘shock absorbers’ of poverty, going without food, clothes, or heating to protect other family members.
Rt Hon Caroline Nokes MP, Chair, Women and Equalities Committee
Our Food Bank
Hull Sisters provides a food bank service to support individuals experiencing poverty and financial hardship. We collect surplus food from the public, local food banks, and Fareshare Hull, which is then distributed to those in need within the community. We also offer hygiene products, sanitary items, and other essential household and baby supplies.
Community Meals
We provide freshly cooked lunches daily, serving over 150 women and children. These meals are culture-centred and ensure access to nutritious food while creating a welcoming, inclusive environment. Beyond addressing hunger, community meals reduce social isolation and create informal opportunities for women to share experiences and support one another.
Healthy Eating & Nutrition
We held several workshops focused on the benefits of eating organic food and creating nutritious meals, including salads and juices made from a variety of ethnic fruits and vegetables. In response to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, we are now shifting our focus to simple, energy-efficient, and wholesome recipes that are culturally appropriate and affordable.
The weekly baking programme teaches practical cooking skills while introducing basic enterprise concepts — exploring pathways to small-scale income generation through food.
Partnerships in Poverty Relief
Poverty in Hull
Of our service users face poverty
We always need food, hygiene products, baby items, and household essentials.
Testimonials
