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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 […]

31 Mar 20

Changes to our service

This week, we are moving towards doorstep deliveries. The last distribution centre will be open from the Hope Centre at St Mary’s Church, Loughton on Wednesday 1st April between 10am and 12noon to redeem red referral vouchers. Epping Forest Foodbank is still here to provide food for those who are struggling to afford via a […]

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 […]

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.

4 Feb 20

Thank you Epping Forest District Council for your support

Epping Forest Foodbank would like to thank Epping Forest District Council for their generous funding of £5000 through the Grant Aid scheme. With this support, we will be able to continue helping support local people in crisis. This grant is in recognition of the important work we do in the local community. In 2019 alone, we […]

3 Feb 20

New Multi Agency Centre

A new Multi Agency Centre is opening at Epping Forest District Museum in Waltham Abbey on Thursday 13th February. It will run every Thursday from 1pm to 3pm, and will give advice on a wide range of issue, including housing and benefits. Agencies attending include Citizens Advice, Peabody, Mind in West Essex and Changing Pathways. This […]

21 Jan 20

Recycling Rewards residents donate £550 to Epping Forest Foodbank

Epping Forest Foodbank would like to thank Loughton residents taking part in the Recycling Rewards scheme which led to us receiving £550 to help local people in need. The Recycling Rewards scheme sees local residents from selected purpose-built blocks of flats compete against each other by taking part in activities such as food waste challenge, recycling quiz and ‘right […]

14 Jan 20

CAP Helpline Reopening

We are pleased to report that the CAP (Christians Against Poverty) helpline, which has been temporarily closed since August, is reopening on Monday 20th January. The helpline number is; 0800 328 0006 Find out how they can help you here.

17 Dec 19

Last Date for Donations

We have been so blessed over the past few months to have had so many generously gifted donations into the warehouse, which is now overflowing. Due to how much we currently have, please note that the last date for making donations of food in 2019 is: Wednesday 18th December between 10am and 12noon. Donations can […]

5 Nov 19

Giving Tuesday

It is 28 days until Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a day where everyone, everywhere can do something to support the good causes that mean so much to them. It is a day to give back by supporting a cause, such as EFFB, close to your heart. You can get involved and support Epping Forest […]

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