News | Braintree Area Foodbank

31 Jan 23

Are you fit and able-bodied?

We are currently looking for four fit and able-bodied volunteers to help to set up and put away our Foodbank centres at St. Paul’s Church, Braintree and The Church at Great Notley, Great Notley. The role includes Manual handling Unloading and loading of food parcels from the van in to the church premises Setting up […]

12 Jan 23

The cost of living effect has Foodbank visitors increase by 38%

Braintree Area Foodbank have reported a record year for visitors in 2022 with an increase of 38% and they expect this to trend to continue in 2023. Before the cost of living crisis and soring energy bills hit this year the main reason for visitors to Braintree Area Foodbank had been those on low income […]

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!

21 Nov 22

Reverse Advent Calendar

Unveiled… our Reverse Advent Calendar for 2022! Advent begins on Thursday, 1 December and Advent Sunday will be celebrated in our churches on Sunday, 4 December. As we start buying Christmas presents for our families and friends, maybe we buy some items for the Foodbank at the same time? Even just a few things purchased […]

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?

7 Sep 22

New Research from Trussell Trust on Impact of Cost of Living Crisis

Trussell Trust has just released new research about the impact the cost of living is having on people on the lowest incomes. Read about it here – Cost-of-Living-campaign-policy-briefing-Sep-2022

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, […]

26 Jul 22

Charity Community Carnival supporting Braintree Area Foodbank

On Saturday 20th August 2022 Swish Fibre and People’s Fibre will be hosting a family carnival from 11am until 6pm on the Braintree Recreational Ground. The carnival will have many attractions for all the family. Swish are supporting Braintree Area Foodbank and encourage those who come along to bring a donation to drop off at […]

12 Jul 22

Thank You for supporting us – Tesco Collection

Each year Tesco supports the Trussell Trust Foodbanks across their network by holding two instore food collection days, one in June and one in November/December. These collections are a great way to make a donation and to meet volunteers from the foodbank. This year your generous donations will help to create 3,306 meals. With everyone now […]

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