The Cultural Food Hub is making sure each bag given matches the needs of the person receiving it.
While food banks help thousands of those struggling to make ends meet, the goods given are not always suitable for everyone due to religious or cultural reasons. BBC News visited one centre which is committed to making sure every bag is right for the recipient.
"This time last year we served about 70 people a week. Now we're serving 170 - and it's still going up," she explains. "We've got massive diverse communities - African, Caribbean, Middle Eastern, South Asian and Eastern European. You want to make them feel valued," she says. "It's really rewarding to be doing this, you see the impact. Food is fuel for your body and you need a balanced diet to keep your immune system up."Shuheda Begum has been coming here for two weeks.The 37-year-old single mother of three can't afford essentials after her rent and bills went up."My house is freezing and my small child is wheezing. He always gets a cold and a cough so I have to keep him warm.
She also gets ingredients from a children's centre, otherwise it's "not enough" to keep the family going."We have to keep positive and pray. I want my kids to get a good education, good job and live a good life."Janice spends hours preparing food bags every Monday"There are tomatoes, chickpea tins, lentils, kidney beans, rice, chapati flour, biscuits, and extra little cakes," she lists.
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