New Community Centre

The new 3Food4U Community Centre at 47 Highbridge Street Waltham Abbey EN9 1BD is available to frontline agencies, charities, and community groups for FREE to deliver health, wellbeing and educational activities/sessions for free or subsidised to the public. It has a large open space with folding tables/chairs for 50 people, small kitchen and disabled access toilet.
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Our community surplus hubs offering free food, home essentials and clothes for anyone in need without an assessment or referral
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We’re very pleased to announce the launch of 3SocialMemoryCafe4U a new FREE monthly community service open to anyone who would like to socialise.
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We’re offering FREE NHS Health Checks, Blood Pressure and BMI checks to people who aren’t eligible for an NHS Health Check.
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We support people in the community and at work with a range of health, wellbeing and day-to-day needs.
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Job Club. We can support with: CVs, Application Forms, Interview Preparation, Basic Computer Skills and more.
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FREE online training courses to build confidence and ability to work with numbers in everyday practical situations.
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Over 2000 families
(4500 individuals)
supported per week


279,000 meals provided in 2023


18,910 people fed in 2023


2,350 tonnes of surplus food saved in 2023


56% increase
on the previous year

Treating people humanely with dignity and respect

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Our community surplus hubs offering free food, home essentials and clothes for anyone in need without an assessment or referral

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3Food4U

3Food4U

Multi-award winning charity
providing free food, home essentials and clothing to anyone in need, without the requirement for assessment or referral. Committed to treating everyone with dignity & respect.
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https://localgiving.org/charity/3food4u

3Food4U

11 hours ago

3Food4U
We’re incredibly proud of our partnership with the Made with Love Chicken Soup Run Lesley Diamond-Adams one of the many brilliant community organisations we support throughout the year. Their volunteers bring warmth, dignity and compassion to people every single week — and we’re honoured to play a small part in that.In their latest newsletter, they shared their appreciation for the fresh fruit and vegetables we provide, calling us “one of their major supporters” and saying they are “beyond grateful.” But the truth is we’re the grateful ones — grateful to work alongside such a dedicated team who deliver not just food, but love, connection and community spirit.Partnerships like this show what can be achieved when local charities join forces and lift each other up. Together, we make sure no one is left behind. ❤️Please contact us if you want to partner with us to support the community.All our services are provided free of charge, thanks to the generosity of our volunteers, partners, and supporters. To register for classes, volunteer with us, or support our work, please visit www.3food4u.org or contact us at [email protected]. ... See MoreSee Less

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3Food4U

2 days ago

3Food4U
🎄🎅 3food4u Social and Warm Spaces – Christmas Special ! 🎅🎄Join us this Thursday, 11th December, 2–4 PM at Loughton Club, Station Road, Loughton for a festive afternoon of fun!We’ll have tea & biscuits, a singalong with Father Christmas, raffle & gifts, and gentle chair-based exercise.Wear your best Christmas jumper and come enjoy some holiday cheer! 💜✨⸻🕑 2:00 PM – Welcome & Refreshments• Guests and carers arrive• Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits• Relax to Christmas background music to set a warm, festive atmosphere• Meet Santa and his friends and receive a raffle ticket⸻🕝 2:30 PM – Guest Singer: Father Christmas (Matt) & Friends• Festive singalong session — feel free to get up and dance if you fancy it!⸻🕒 3:00 PM – Raffle & Gift Giving• Raffle ticket draw• Santa hands out Christmas presents• Continue the singalong fun⸻🕞 3:40 PM – Chair-Based Exercise with Gillian• Gentle, enjoyable movements for everyone⸻🕓 4:00 PM – Finish & Farewell• Thank you for joining us!• See you at the next Social and Warm Spaces session on Thursday, 8th January 2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

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🌟 YES World of Work Conference Success! 🌟Last week, 3Food4U delivered another inspiring YES Conference for Year 10 students from Epping St John’s and Davenant Foundation School at the Waltham Abbey Marriott — funded by the amazing support of Qualis Group.Huge thanks to our presenters Shirin, Sarah and Regan, and to our guest speakers PC Laura Chalcraft, PC Karen West, Regan, Raniya, Cllr Sebastian Fontelle & Nicola, plus Loughton Mayor Cllr David Wixley and Epping Mayor Cllr Janet Whitehouse for joining us. 🙌Huge thanks to our team of volunteer facilitators who made the whole Conference such a success.💬 Qualis (Kevin Milligan):“YES opens doors for young people and builds real confidence. We’re proud to support it.”💬 James (ESJ):“Our students left feeling stronger and more hopeful.”💬 Sarah (Davenant):“A powerful, engaging day that will stay with them.”💬 Year 10 pupil:“Today made me feel like I matter.”The YES Programme is a three-year journey — starting in Year 9 and ending in Year 11 with personalised in-school mentoring to prepare students for their future.photos.app.goo.gl/C4WNcw3XjFDjokHu6 ... See MoreSee Less
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5 days ago

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A huge thank you to Felicitas for a truly wonderful concert! 🎶✨ held at Waltham Abbey Church this evening. The music was absolutely beautiful, and we’re so grateful for your generous support of 3Food4U. Your commitment to helping the community means so much, and events like this make a real difference.Thank you for sharing your talent and kindness with us all! 💛 ... See MoreSee Less

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Our Hub Locations

 

Waltham Abbey

Monday & Friday 11:00am to 1:00pm

13 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1ER

Loughton

Tuesday 11:00am to 1:00pm

Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, IG10 4NX

Tottenham SDA

Tuesday 3:30pm to 5:00pm

Saturday 3:30pm to 5:00pm

235-255 W Green Rd, London N15 5EG

Chigwell Row

Wednesday 4:45pm to 6:00pm

All Saints Church Hall, Romford Road, Chigwell Row, IG7 4QD

Chipping Ongar

Thursday 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Budworth Hall, 205 High Road,
Chipping Ongar. CM5 9JG

Bruce Grove

Sunday 12:00pm to 2:00pm

RCCG

454A High Road Bruce Grove, London N17 9JD

3Social&WarmPlaces4U

1st Monday of the month

3:30pm to 5:30pm

All Saints Church Hall
Romford Rd, Chigwell Row, Chigwell IG7 4QD

3rd Wednesday of the month

10:00am to 12:00pm

St James’ Church Hall, Ongar CM5 9EL

2nd Thursday of the month
2:00pm to 4:00pm

Loughton Club, 8 Station Road IG10 4NX

Last Fri of the month

2:30pm to 4:30pm

Waltham Abbey Baptist Church, Paradise Road, EN9 1RL

Free NHS Health Check

1st Tuesday of the month

10-2pm Loughton Hub

1st Thursday of the month

11-3pm Ongar Hub

2nd Mon & Fri of the month

10-1pm Waltham Abbey Hub

Job Club

Every Tuesday

11-12:30pm Loughton Hub

How You Can Help

Donate food

We are always looking for non-perishable food donations

Volunteer
3food4u is run entirely by volunteers. Can you join our team?
Fundraising

To donate visit our fundraising page
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If you know someone in need, or know someone who can help, please share us

About us

Run entirely by volunteers we are charity community hub that provides basic groceries and essentials to those in need. Treating people humanely with dignity and respect without the need for assessment or referral.

Phone

01992 842 642

Mobile / Whatsapp

07973 166940

Charity No.

1192310

EMail

[email protected]

Make A Real Change In Someone’s Life

Donate, Volunteer, Spread the word. Join us on this incredible journey to treat people humanely with the dignity and respect that everyone deserves.

"Thank you again for the help it was really great."

Ms M

"Really friendly welcoming staff. Very helpful, great with kids. Fantastic options even at the end of the day. No judgement."

Mrs K

"First time I've done this...bit apprehensive. Thought it was made painless by friendly attitude of staff."

Mr J

"This place is amazing, best emergency food support I've visited.'"

Ms L

"Fantastic resource set up locally in Waltham Abbey - food to all without question ! amazing job x"

Tracey

"Well done on all your hard work and we are pleased we could support you."

Essex Community Foundation

"You guys are all amazing at 3food4u, so welcoming and kind."

R.J.N.

"Thank you all for your kind work that you do God bless you all "

V.T.

"Incredible facility you provide"

M.S.

"You all do an amazing job"

M.D.

"Always love visiting with my son and daughter! The people are so welcoming , and the guy who I spoke to today was really funny!"

J.R.

"We are please that Loughton Town Council has been able to support your project "

Loughton Town Council

"...the fact u never feel shamed or embarrassed to attend and always welcome no matter who u are is a nice feeling"

K.D.

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We received this message at 23.24pm on Wed 7th April from Michelle, which we replied immediately.

Michelle: Hi we are on benefits & we have a autistic adult son, we are finding it really hard at the moment, I was wondering if we are able to get help with food & clothes.

3food4u: Hello Michelle, I’m so sorry to hear about your situation. You are very welcome to come to any one of our hubs, you don’t need any ID or proof, and take whatever you need. It’s all very easy just like going shopping. Come early as there are queues.

Michelle: I’ve got to take my mum for her covid injection today, so was hoping to go to you tomorrow, I’m very nervous. But I saw on Facebook how lovely & friendly the people are & the people make you very welcome x

Michelle visited us on Friday, this is her experience after.

“I’ve used food banks before but never felt comfortable but when I went to your food bank everyone was so friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend you to anyone who’s struggling right now. What made it more special was the personal touch and none of the volunteers were judgemental as it seems to be from other food banks. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with everyone at the Waltham Abbey branch so I’d just like to say thank you to everyone involved.”

Michelle

Thank You to Our Partners & Sponsors

Bondi Foundation

Zinc Art Centre

Ongar

Member

All Saints Church,

Chigwell Row

Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation

Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation

Ongar Parish Church

Baptist Church, Waltham Abbey

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