As the coronavirus pandemic unfolds in the UK, our main priority is ensuring the safety of everyone who comes to our food bank – whether it’s someone needing help, someone volunteering their time, or someone making a donation.
Things are changing quickly, so we’ll keep this page updated regularly with information about what’s happening at www.braintreearea.foodbank.org.uk and how people can access support and help us be there for people in crisis.
Please Note: Food parcels will only be given to those with a voucher. If you do not have a voucher we cannot give you a food parcel. It is with regret that we are unable to be a substitute supermarket and can only distributed food parcels to those in food crisis.. If you find yourself in this situation please contact one of our referral agencies such as Braintree District Council, your Health Visitor or your housing association.
We’re still supporting people with emergency food but we’re running a reduced service from 30th March 2020 due to both Church and Government measures put in place to slow the spread of infection. We cannot invite you in and give you our normal service and hope that you understand why we are having to operate this way during the pandemic period
| Monday |
Halstead Not Bank Holidays |
10am – 12pm |
St Andrew’s Church Hall (Opposite St Andrew’s Church) Parsonage Street Halstead CO9 2LD |
| Tuesday | Christ Church, Braintree | 10am – 12pm |
Christ Church London Road Braintree CM7 2LD |
| Wednesday | Christ Church, Braintree | 10am – 12pm |
Christ Church London Road Braintree CM7 2LD |
| Thursday | Christ Church, Braintree | 10am – 12pm |
Christ Church London Road Braintree CM7 2LD |
| Friday | Witham | 10am – 12pm |
Witham Methodist Church (entrance to the right of main (glassed) door) Guithavon Street Witham CM8 1BJ |
If anything changes, we’ll let you know immediately. Your support is vital at this time, so if you’re considering donating, we’re particularly in need of:
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· Sponge puddings · Tinned Ham · Tinned Corned Beef · Tinned Spam · Tinned Hot Dogs · Tinned Ravioli
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· Tinned Beans with Pork Sausages · Tinned Macaroni Cheese · Tinned Spaghetti Bolognese · Jars of jam · Can openers · Baby Food · Baby Milk |
Donations can be made via our centres. We a following the governments guidelines on social distancing, so please don’t think we are being rude if we don’t come to close.
Unfortunately our online giving page has ceased trading so we are unable to offer this service, however please email [email protected] for further information on how you can give via a different method.
We would like to thank you for your understanding and help during this difficult time.
You can find out more about the Trussell Trust network’s response to Coronavirus here www.trusselltrust.org/coronavirus-food-banks
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus