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Braintree Area Foodbank

We provide emergency food and practical support to people in their hardest moments. We also work with partners and local communities to ensure everyone gets the right help long before they need a food bank.

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How can we help you?

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Donate food

From online shopping to supermarket donations, there are lots of ways you can donate food and other essentials.
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Fundraise

Host a tea party, try a sponsored run or do it your way! Fundraising is a wonderful way to support us. We'll be with you all the way providing tips & resources for a fund & safe event
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Donate money

Every gift allows us to continue supporting those most in need in our district. We couldn't do what we do without your support.

Get emergency food

If you need help, we can provide an emergency food parcel. We can help you find out where to get a food voucher for emergency food.

Get emergency food
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Items we need

As of 09/10/2026

  • Biscuits
  • Chocolate
  • Cup-a-soup
  • Instant mashed potato
  • Jam
  • Long-life milk
  • Nappies - size 4
  • Nappies - size 5
  • Nappies - size 6
  • Pasta sauce
  • Shampoo
  • Squash (small)
  • Sugar
  • Tinned custard
  • Tinned fruit
  • Tinned macaroni cheese
  • Tinned ravioli
  • Tinned rice pudding
  • Tinned spaghetti
  • Tinned tomatoes
  • Tinned vegetables