Compassion at West Suffolk Vineyard

Compassion is one of our key aims at West Suffolk Vineyard Church to help and serve those in need in our community as much as possible, working alongside the different local agencies.


Our compassion ministries are focused around being totally accessible and a genuine help to those in need in the local area – they are offered free of charge, asking nothing in return, with a no-strings-attached policy.


Not only this, when we help the poor, we also believe we are doing what Jesus asked us to do, and helping those who are on his heart. We aim to follow both the teaching and example of Jesus in every way, and compassion for the least, the last and the lost is a central part of Jesus’ message.

Storehouse Foodbank

Storehouse is our food bank ministry which gives away food bags through agencies within Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury, to people who are living on the streets or are unable to provide enough food for themselves or their families. These food bags are offered completely free of charge and with a no-strings-attached policy, as this is the example that Jesus set.


Take a look at the FAQs to find out more.

  • Where does the food come from?

    Food is donated by people who attend West Suffolk Vineyard Church in both the Bury St Edmunds site and Sudbury site. In addition we are generously helped by local organisations, businesses and individuals through collections of food, donations of money to buy shopping and generous grants. A number of supermarkets in the area have collection points for us.


    Every time we help a person in need, it’s made possible because of people’s generosity.

  • Is it just food?

    As well as emergency food, Storehouse provides toiletries, cleaning products and nappies, and other household items as requested by our local health and Social Care Services. We provide Christmas presents and Easter eggs to local services to give out to their clients.

  • How can I help?

    If you would like to help, bring any donations to a Sunday morning celebration, or to our offices during the week. You can also volunteer on our Storehouse team helping sort food and pack bags. Please email storehouse@wsvc.org.uk if you are interested in volunteering.

  • What items can I donate?

    Here are some examples of things we need most often:


    • UHT Milk
    • Pot Noodles
    • Curry and Pasta Sauces
    • Tinned Meals
    • Tinned Vegetables
    • Tinned Desserts
    • Shampoo
    • Shower Gel
    • Toothbrushes and Toothpaste
  • Where is Storehouse and when is it open?

    Our Storehouse food bank opening times are below.


    Bury St Edmunds – Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9am-1pm. The Vineyard Centre, 28 Northern Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 6NL. For dropping off donations and for agencies and clients to pick up food bags.


    Sudbury – At Sudbury Business Centre, Milner Road, Chilton Industrial Estate CO10 2XG. To drop off food it’s Thursdays 10.30am - 12pm. Once referred, food parcels can be picked up on Tuesdays and Fridays 1-3pm.

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  • I need help, how do I get a food bag?

    We are a referral only food bank, supporting those who find themselves in short-term crisis working through local agencies. Any agency that you are working with can refer you via email, which includes schools and churches.


    Once referred, food parcels can be picked up directly from us either in Sudbury or Bury St Edmunds.

    We can provide food once per week, with the requirements of a referral each time.

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    We actively encourage that you engage with an agency first, they will then refer you to us should they deem you in need of our services.

  • How can I contact Storehouse?

    For the Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury areas you can email for more information including how to access the services, how to obtain referrals and how we can help you as a local agency. Email us at storehouse@wsvc.org.uk.


    For Bury St Edmunds you can also call us on 01284 765874.

    For Sudbury Storehouse call us on 07884 179266.

Mother & Baby Baskets

Our mother & baby basket ministry is an extension of Storehouse for pregnant mothers-to-be or mothers with newborn babies. With our gift baskets, we want to bless those new mums in the community who would appreciate a helping hand as they start off in caring for their new baby.


The baskets contain a number of practical and useful items for both mother and baby and we usually include some kind of toy.


Donations are always appreciated for the baby baskets


  • Newborn nappies
  • Baby grows
  • Blankets
  • Baby wipes
  • Baby toiletries
  • Nice toys
  • Special outfits
  • Special things for mum