Uncategorised | Braintree Area Foodbank

26 Apr 23

Highest Ever Number of Food Parcels Distributed in a Year

The startling new figures show that the network provided almost 3 million (2,986,203) emergency food parcels to people experiencing hardship over the past 12 months – with over 1 million parcels going to children across the UK. This is a 37% increase from 2021/22, and figures are more than double (120%) the levels seen five […]

14 Feb 23

Give don’t give up this Lent

Once again we are encouraging people to give rather than give things up for Lent. To help you to make your food donations count we have created an AdLent calendar for you to use. We know that everyone is finding life difficult at the moment but just a donation of a couple of things […]

9 Dec 22

Christmas & New Year Opening Times 2022-23

24 Nov 22

Winter Tesco Collection

We at Braintree Area Foodbank are collecting at Tesco at Marks Farm, Braintree, and at Tesco in Witham, from Thursday 1 December through to Saturday 3 December. See our most recent shopping lists for hints as to what to donate. Thank you as always for your support. Our clients need us more than ever!

1 Nov 22

Winter Food Collection at Tesco – Could You Help Us, Please?

Thursday to Saturday, 1 -3 December Tesco at Marks Farm and Tesco at Witham Would you be able to help us, please?

23 Aug 22

Getting help from Braintree Area Foodbank

Our foodbank works using a voucher referral system. We know that anyone can find themselves at crisis point for a number of different reasons. In order to provide the most appropriate help for the circumstances of your situation we work with local agencies. If they feel you are struggling to put food on the table, […]

27 Jun 22

Tesco Collection for Foodbank This Week!

3 May 22

A Future Where Everyone Can Afford Essentials

From April 2021 till March 2022, Braintree Area Foodbank gave out 5708 food parcels to people facing hardship in Braintree, Witham, Halstead and surrounding villages. This isn’t right. We’re proud to be working alongside foodbanks across the @TrussellTrust network to push for the long-term changes we need to create a future where everyone can afford […]

9 Apr 22

Could You Spare A Few Hours?

22 Feb 22

Braintree Area Foodbank launches It’s ADLent Calendar 2022

This year for Lent we would encourage you to give rather than give up. By donating items from this forty day calendar you will be helping those most in need at this present time. Life is hard for all of us at the moment, but it is those on low incomes that are really feeling […]

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