Sandwell Churches’ Link works in partnership with churches and community groups all across Oldbury
On this page, you can find out what’s going on in and around Smethwick, including supporting resources. These can only be kept up to date with with your help! Please let us know of all events, training, volunteering or career opportunities and everything else you want to share with the rest of Sandwell and we can add it here. Simply click on the link below!
Food Resources
Oldbury Food Bank (Black Country Food Bank at NTCG) – Food bank (Black Country Foodbank network).
- Access: Requires a voucher (issued by local agencies)
- Address: New Testament Church of God, 31a Church Street, Oldbury B69 3AG
- Opening times: Fridays (typically mid-day hours – contact for exact times).
- Contact: 01384 671250; email admin@blackcountryfoodbank.org.uk part of Black Country Foodbank
Brandhall Food Pantry (Brandhall Community Hub) – Community pantry
- Access: Local residents can register online as members (aimed at those struggling between buying food and paying bills)
- Address: 151 Castle Road West, Oldbury B68 0EL
- Opening times: Tuesdays (three sessions: 9:30–10:45, 11:00–12:30, and 16:00–18:00)
- Contact: 0121 422 6700; email brandhallcommunityhub@gmail.com
Lion Farm Action Centre “FareShare” Distribution – Community food distribution (surplus share).
- Access: Open to all – free surplus supermarket food available to the community (subject to stock)
- Address: The Vicarage, Shelsley Avenue, Oldbury B69 1BG
- Opening times: Tuesdays 10:00–12:00
- Contact: 0121 544 3094 (or 3095); email lionfarmactioncentre@yahoo.co.uk