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26 Feb 21

Citizens Advice’s Help though Hardship

Since launching in April 2020, the helpline that the Trussell Trust run in partnership with Citizens Advice (England and Wales) has answered over 43,000 calls and issued over 26,000 vouchers. The food parcels received by those calling the helpline have been a lifeline. There is some exciting news we have to share with you about […]

22 Feb 21

1,000 people fed in 8 weeks

In the first 8 weeks of 2021, Epping Forest Foodbank has passed a landmark 1000 people provided with 3-day emergency ‘bags of hope’. This is compared to 230 in 2020 and 185 in 2019. This staggering 334% increase from last year is heartbreaking; it is not right that households in our district cannot afford the […]

15 May 20

End of Year Report 2019

Today we are publishing our first end of year report for Epping Forest Foodbank, a year since we became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered with the Charity Commission in February 2019. The Trussell Trust saw a 19% increase to the distribution of emergency food supplies in the financial year 2018/19, compared to Epping Forest Foodbank’s […]

13 May 20

May Newsletter

The May edition of our quarterly newsletter out now. Click here to read: A message from our project manager Our Covid-19 Response Statistics from December to March Thanks for your support during the Christmas & 40 for 40 Appeals And more … If you have not yet subscribed you can do so here.

11 May 20

Coronavirus Update

Since the 1st April 2020, Epping Forest Foodbank has closed it’s distribution centres and is now supporting people in crisis with home deliveries. We are so grateful for all of the support we have received for the community through gifts of food and finances. We believe in the power of prayer, with our doors closed […]

3 Apr 20

Doorstep Delivery Service

On Wednesday 1st April we changed our service at EFFB to doorstep delivery only. This temporary measure is so we can continue to provide emergency food to people in financial crisis, in as safe a way as possible. Although our three distribution centres in Epping, Loughton and Debden will be closed, people can still be supported by our referral partners across the district. We’re deeply […]

19 Mar 20

Change to Saturday Distribution Centre

For the foreseeable future, the Saturday Distribution Centre will be held at: Unit-D8 Seedbed Centre Langston Road Loughton IG10 3TQ We will be open between 10.30am and 12noon to redeem referral vouchers. Please do not come to the Distribution Centre if you do not have a voucher. Call us and we will signpost you to the most appropriate […]

17 Mar 20

Coronavirus Update

At this time of uncertainty surrounding the outbreak of Coronavirus in the UK, we wanted to reassure you that we are still going to be supporting people with emergency food for as long as possible but we are planning to run a reduced service due to measures put in place to slow the spread of infection. We […]

13 Mar 20

2020 London Marathon Update

The 2020 London Marathon, which was scheduled to take place on Sunday 26 April has been postponed until the 4th October due to the spread of Coronavirus. You can read their full statement here. Despite this delay, you can still sponsor Adam who is training hard to run the capital to raise money for us. Find out […]

26 Feb 20

Challenge yourself this Lent with 40 for 40

Looking for something to give up for Lent this year? Why not take part in the 40 for 40 Challenge – giving up 40 pence for 40 days. You can help EFFB reach more people in crisis and transform lives this Easter Simply find an old jam jar and start collecting. Find our 40 for 40 resources here.

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