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20 Jan 21
2020 in Numbers
Looking back on 2020, it was a tough year for us all. Unfortunately, low income is one of the main reasons people are referred to us at EFFB but in 2020 we saw this rise. The impact of the pandemic left many in financial crisis, increasing the number of families that needed our support. We […]
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.
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 […]
21 Nov 19
Support us in this year’s Tesco food collection
We are asking the Epping Forest community to help support people in crisis this Christmas by donating to the UK’s largest food collection. The Tesco Food Collection launches across the supermarket’s stores today, with customers invited to give long-life food at Epping Tesco, CM16 4BA. Long-life food donated to foodbanks in the Trussell Trust’s network is given […]
11 Nov 19
Woodford and Wanstead Rock Choir Charity Concert
On Saturday 9th November the Woodford and Wanstead Rock Choir gave up their time and sung to raise money for Epping Forest Foodbank. We raised in excess of £1,500 to help people in crisis in Epping Forest. Thank you to the choir for giving their time to help raise money and putting on a fantastic performance for […]
23 Oct 19
Switch on Tonight
Heather, EFFB Project Manager will be on The Chris Bedwell Show on Switch Dunmow tonight. She will be talking about the work EFFB is doing in the community and how you can get involved, including Fellowship 200 and 12 Days of Giving. You can listen live from 8pm here.
2 Oct 19
Rock Choir for EFFB Charity Concert
EFFB is thrilled to announce that the Woodford & Wanstead Rock Choir are holding a charity concert to raise money for us! The concert is on Saturday 9th November 2019 at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Loughton, IG10 1BB. Adults £10 Children £1 There will be free refreshments on offer during intermission. Please note that parking is very […]
24 Sep 19
Run Through The Capital For Foodbank
Epping Forest Foodbank is really excited to have secured a place in the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon. We are looking for a candidate for run and in doing so raise much needed funds for us. If you think you could be the person to “Run through the Capital for Foodbank”, please consider applying. For someone in […]
19 Sep 19
Autumn Newsletter
The Autum 2019 edition of Light Through The Trees, the Epping Forest Foodbank newsletter has landed. If you haven’t yet subscribed to our mailing list, you can do so here. This edition includes our stats for the last period, all the information about our Harvest Appeal, our new Fellowship 200 campaign and much more. You can read the full edition here.