Meet Our Team

Jacob Forman – Director

Role & Responsibilities

I have overall responsibility for the foodbank as well as developing strategy and partnerships. 

Previous job(s)/ experience

My last job was running a foodbank in the London Borough of Camden. Before that I had jobs in International Development with postings in the Philippines and Ghana. 

Why did you want to work at EFFB

I’ve grown up in and around Epping Forest and feel like this community  is a big part of my life. When I began working in food provision, I saw the need that exists around us. Once I saw this need, I could not look away and instead, I decided that I now needed to make use of the skills I have developed over my career. I wish to use these skills to help the highest number of people possible, in the most effective way.

What do you like to do in your free time 

I love to read and hike, although not at the same time. I am currently reading the Baroque Cycle by Neil Stephenson which is taking quite a while. 

Hopes for the future 

I hope to see the end of the need for Foodbanks across the UK. In one of the richest countries in the world, there really is no need for anyone to be going hungry.

 

Bob Glasgow – Operations Manager

Role & Responsibilities

Managing day to day Foodbank Operations from the distribution centre including managing deliveries and restocking hubs

Previous job(s)/ experience

I worked for 3 years in operations at Network Rail and before that I spent 20 years working at the BBC in operations and supplier management.

Why did you want to work at EFFB?
It was an interesting diverse role where I could make a difference in the local community

What do you like to do in your free time? 
I am the Captain of Orion Harriers Running Club and a season ticker holder at LOFC!

Hopes for the future 

To make a difference to people’s lives in the local community by providing an exceptional service to clients and eventually ending the need for Foodbanks…

 

Amy Perridge – Church and Communities Engagement Officer

Role & Responsibilities

My role has many different aspects, all relating to providing a positive and healthy partnership with leading schools, churches, community organisations and many more. I am responsible for ensuring that the service we provide is able to meet the needs of everyone in the district by utilising all community resources and roles people have, expanding our network and working heavily with clients.

Previous job(s)/ experience

I have worked in the voluntary sector for over 10 years; helping families in need , running a non-profit organisation ,as a Community Champion for Epping Forest District Council and being a service provider in my local community. All giving me extraordinary and invaluable experience within communities, those in need, poverty stricken families and communities.

Why did you want to work at EFFB?

I have always had a passion for being able to help people in need, I saw the position open on a provider’s website and I had to apply. I am extremely passionate about poverty, I am a firm believer that poverty should not exist, so how could I try to help reduce that? By helping provide a service to expand and network with all providers to reduce poverty and food poverty in the district.

What do you like to do in your free time?

I don’t really have much free time for hobbies! I much prefer to continue my community voluntary roles and organisation, I spend a lot of time with my little boy building lego, playing with slime, creating arts and crafts and of course watching Transformers.

What are your hopes for the future?

My hopes for the future would be that poverty begins to diminish, one and all are able to live freely knowing that they will never have to struggle to choose between hot water and electric or food, clothing and shoes or food and bills. We live in such a beautiful world, we should enjoy it with one another – rather than compete to enjoy a life we all live

 

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