News
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 […]
4 May 20
MAY BANK HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES
Please note that due to May Bank Holiday Unit-D8 will be CLOSED for donations this Friday 8th May. We will next be accepting donations on Wednesday 13th May. Our doorstep delivery service will be running as usual on Saturday 9th May. If you have any questions about our May Bank Holiday opening times please […]
6 Apr 20
EASTER BANK HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS
As Easter approaches, we wanted to make you aware of this year’s opening times for donation points and doorstep deliveries. Friday 10th April- Unit-D8 CLOSED for donations Saturday 11th April- Open for doorstep deliveries (No donations can be accepted) Monday 13th April- CLOSED for doorstep deliveries Wednesday 15th April- Open for doorstep deliveries and donations […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]