News
16 May 20
Current Shopping List
We have seen a 60% increase in people visiting us compared to this time last year and your generosity knows no bounds. This months shopping list reflects this generosity as the items we are in real need for has decreased. Our current shopping list To find out where to donate please click here Thank you
26 Mar 20
Coronavirus Update
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 […]
19 Feb 20
How you can help this Lent
Once again we are offering two ways in which you can help someone in food crisis. In 2019 we provided 49,959 meals compared to 39,105 in 2018. This level of food crisis is something we never imagined we would see, which is why we really need your help over Lent. Many of those who come […]
12 Feb 20
The Dunmow Town Band concert in aid of Braintree Area Foodbank
Each spring, the Dunmow Town Band holds a charity concert in aid of local charities and this year they have chosen to support Braintree Area Foodbank. Andy King, Founder and Musical Director of the Band said ‘Members recognised the great work done by the Foodbank and wanted to show their support. Since forming six years ago, the […]
17 Dec 19
Christmas Opening Hours 2019
Below are our opening times over the Christmas period. We ask that all referral agencies refer to their handbook if you have an emergency. Halstead Centre Monday 23rd December 2019 10am – 2pm Monday 30th December 2019 10am- 2pm Great Notley Tuesday 24th December 2019 10am – 12pm Tuesday 31st December 2019 10am – 12pm […]
11 Nov 19
Winter Appeal 2019
Last December we supplied over 5,600 meals and this year the number is set to increase this Christmas. Whether young or old, able bodied or disabled, all go hungry when they find themselves in crisis and the main reason people are visiting our centres is due to low incomes. The majority of visitors are on […]
5 Jul 19
Rock Choir concert in aid of Braintree Area Foodbank Appeal 2019
Last year* we saw an unprecedented number of visitors. Braintree Area Foodbank have fed 4,800 people with over 2,000 of them being children and with the stagnation of wages, low incomes, rise in living costs and Universal credit we continually need the help supplied by local communities. In answer to our plea Rock Choir […]
18 Apr 19
Foodbank closures over Easter
The offices will not be open over the Easter period The warehouse will not be open on Good Friday or Easter Monday Christ Church is open as usual on Good Friday Halstead will be closed on Easter Monday Referral Agencies please refer to your handbooks
11 Apr 19
Tesco collection 13th April 2019
This Saturday sees the return of one of our Tesco collection days. The stores Tesco stores based in Witham and Marks Farm in Braintree are taking part and waiting to welcome you. In a recent interview, Dave Drewitt who coordinates these collections, discusses why they are so important to the Foodbanks. We have […]
25 Jan 19
New food donation point in Witham
We are pleased to announce that The Hub in Witham have become a new food donation point. The Hub is a dedicated space in Witham run by the Our Witham community partnership. It’s aim is to reduce isolation, to encourage local communities to come together, providing training opportunities for the unemployed and support those with […]