News | Braintree Area Foodbank

11 Apr 25

Are you feeling anxious?

With the cost of living increasing again this week, 7 April 2025, and world economic turmoil it could be causing a lot of anxiety. For people with mental health they often find themselves in a spiral of worrying about not having food which then makes them worry further and hence a vicious circle begins. But […]

25 Mar 25

Help during Debt Awareness Week

This week is Debt Awareness Week and we wanted to share with you information and contact details of places supplying debt advice and services We see a high percentage of clients who are impacted by debt and low income and an increasing number of people who are in work. We are very aware of the struggles everyone […]

28 Feb 25

40p for 40 days – Give and make your donation go further

Lent, a traditional Christian period before Easter, is where people will normally give something up before the Easter celebrations. However, this year we are asking for people to give rather than give up. By giving 40 pence a day for the 40 days of Lent you can support local individuals and families facing hardship this […]

18 Jan 25

National Energy Saving Week

This week, Monday 20 January 2025 until Sunday 26 January 2025, is National Eneregy Savings Week and we at Braintree Area Foodbank wanted to share some resources to help you save on your energy bills. There will be social media posts with hints and tips and you can find other resources here. Thank you to […]

9 Dec 24

Christmas opening hours

Please see below our Festive opening times. If you are an agency and in need of help, please refer to your handbook

25 Nov 24

New statistics highlight why we need your help ending hunger in the Braintree District this winter

Shocking new statistics reveal that Braintree Area Foodbank provided nearly 6,000 emergency food parcels to people facing hardship between April and September 2024. Over 2,000 of these parcels went to children. Together with food banks in the Trussell community, we have provided more than 1.4 million emergency food parcels across the UK during this time. […]

24 Oct 24

Winter Fuel Advice – Could this booklet help you?

With the winter months fast approaching Braintree District Council has put together a Winter Fuel Allowance Guidance Booklet that may be able to help you or someone you know. Included within is advice about Information about Pension Credits and if you are eligible to apply Useful telephone numbers of organisations that may be able to […]

18 Sep 24

New research published on Universal Credit as the Household Support Fund is extended

Almost half of people receiving Universal Credit ran out of food within the last month, the Trussell Trust reports The anti-poverty charity is calling on the Government to take urgent action to tackle hunger and hardship 68% of working households in receipt of Universal Credit have gone without essentials in the last six months. Almost […]

28 Aug 24

Braintree District Council provides further funding to Braintree Area Foodbank

Braintree District Council has awarded further funding to Braintree Area Foodbank from its £1m Cost of Living Fund. The Council have provided one year grant funding of £88,900 towards the cost of procuring food and essentials, delivering a lived experience project and the provision of technology for signposting clients to support. Over the past two […]

2 Jul 24

Our Engagement Event With Parliamentary Candidates

We were pleased to host our first parliamentary engagement event with prospective candidates from across the Braintree & Witham constituencies. The event was held at our warehouse on the 25th June 2024, where we covered a wide range of topics including: An introduction to Braintree Area Foodbank Our work with the council and our […]

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