News
9 Feb 18
Take part in our 40 for 40 challenge this Lent
With people struggling to afford food living locally, it is important that we can continue to support families in crisis throughout the Easter period. We provide essential emergency food, emotional support and practical advice to families who live near you and really need us. The challenge We are asking people to join us in taking small actions to transform […]
12 Dec 17
Christmas Opening times
Epping Forest Foodbank will be open on the following days, times and locations: Monday 18th December – 3:30PM-5PM The Box, St John’s Road, Epping CM16 5DN Wednesday 20th December – 10AM-12NOON Hope Centre, St Mary’s Church, 201 High Road, Loughton IG10 1BB Saturday 23rd December – 2PM-3:30PM Restore Community Centre, 68 The Broadway, Loughton IG10 […]
5 Dec 17
Rotary Club Makes a Difference at Tesco Food Collection
A huge THANK YOU goes to Raz Zoers of the Rotary Club in Epping for Coordinating this December’s Food Collection. From Thursday 30th November 2017 to Saturday 2nd December over 50 volunteers from Rotary and Epping Forest Foodbank came together to encourage shoppers at Epping’s Tesco Superstore to purchase and donate at least one non-perishable […]
10 Nov 17
Harvest Thanks!
Thank you to all individuals, schools, children’s centres, faith groups, community groups and businesses who gave in abundance during this year’s harvest. Over 2 tons of emergency supplies were received, weighed and sorted into our warehouse! Thanks goes to all our amazing volunteers who have so cheerfully greeted our donors and clients and managed all […]
5 Nov 17
Wednesday Foodbank Centre Opening hours
The Wednesday Foodbank Centre at St Mary’s Church, Loughton is now open from 10am – 12noon in Hope Hall, Hope Centre, 201 High Road, Loughton IG10 1BB A warm welcome awaits those coming to redeem a red voucher, donors and supporters.
2 Sep 17
Epping Forest Foodbank Newsletters
July 2017- Epping Forest Foodbank Newsletter May 2017 – Epping Forest Foodbank Newsletter
2 Sep 17
‘New stats show half of children helped by foodbanks over summer holiday months are primary school students
New data published by anti-poverty charity The Trussell Trust reveals that last summer 47% of children who received support from foodbanks in its network were 5-11 years old. The figures also show that 4,412 more three day emergency food supplies were given to children in July and August 2016 than in the previous two months. Epping […]
23 Jun 17
Foodbank Closed Saturday 24th June
The Foodbank Distribution Centre situated within the Restore Community Centre will be closed on Saturday 24th June. All referral agencies have been made aware. If you are in receipt of an Epping Forest Foodbank voucher within the last 3 days, you may redeem it at: St Mary’s Church, 201 High Road Loughton on the morning […]
23 Dec 15
6 Unexpected Things Foodbanks Need
A visit to the food bank isn’t exactly a traditional Christmas activity, but one UK charity is asking for a little extra help this month, when demand is at its highest and families are choosing between eating and heating.
8 Dec 15
Why Would a Mum Doing a Business Degree Find Herself Begging on the Streets This Winter?
With Christmas approaching, Michele from Brent Foodbank shares how she’s helping to make the festive season special for those struggling. “For the past few days I haven’t been to the street begging for money to buy food for me and my baby…” This was what a mother at Brent Foodbank told us recently. She was […]