Waltham Abbey Community Centre

The 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.

What's On

New Epping Hub

New 3Food4U Community Hub at Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7BN

New Epping Hub provides Charity Shop, Community Supermarket, Health and Wellbeing Support as well as a Surplus Hub on Fridays (1-2pm)

What's On

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

We’re very pleased to announce the launch of 3SocialMemoryCafe4U a new FREE monthly community service open to anyone who would like to socialise.

We’re offering FREE NHS Health Checks, Blood Pressure and BMI checks to people who aren’t eligible for an NHS Health Check.

We support people in the community and at work with a range of health, wellbeing and day-to-day needs.

Job Club. We can support with: CVs, Application Forms, Interview Preparation, Basic Computer Skills and more.

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

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279,000 meals provided in 2023

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18,910 people fed in 2023

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2,350 tonnes of surplus food saved in 2023

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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

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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.
To donate
https://localgiving.org/charity/3food4u

3Food4U

22 hours ago

💚 HELPING CHILDREN RETURN TO SCHOOL WITH PRIDE! 🎒✏️We are absolutely delighted to see 3Food4U featured in this week’s local newspaper, highlighting our Back to School project and the difference it makes to local children and families.This year marked the fifth anniversary of our Back to School project, helping children get ready for the new school year with everything from school bags, pencil cases and stationery to clothes, shoes and other essentials. 🎒📚✏️A very special THANK YOU to Isabelle Kearin, who organised the whole project and put so much time, care and enthusiasm into making it such a success. ❤️From coordinating donations and volunteers to ensuring everything was sorted and distributed, Isabelle’s hard work has helped make a real difference to so many children.And of course, we couldn’t do it without our amazing volunteers, donors, supporters and everyone who contributed. Your generosity makes projects like this possible. 🙏💚It’s about more than providing school supplies — it’s about dignity, confidence and making sure every child can start the school year feeling proud and included.We are incredibly proud of what our wonderful community has achieved once again. 💚3Food4U — supporting our community with kindness, dignity and without judgement.#3Food4U #BackToSchool #EppingForest #CommunitySupport #HelpingFamilies #CommunityMatters #StrongerTogether #NoChildLeftBehind 🎒💚 ...

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3Food4U

2 days ago

💙 A fantastic day with Essex Community Foundation – and some great cricket! 🏏 💙A huge thank you to Essex Community Foundation for a fantastic and inspiring event and for all the incredible work they do supporting local charities and community organisations across Essex.We are especially grateful for the grants they have awarded to charities such as 3Food4U, helping us continue our work supporting local people and families in our community. Your support really does make a difference. 🙏It was also a real privilege to hear Fatima Whitbread share her incredible story. What an inspirational lady! ❤️ The work she and her charity do to support and inspire children and young people is truly amazing.And what better way to finish the day than enjoying some Essex Women v Yorkshire Women cricket! 🏏 It was fantastic to watch the ladies in action and enjoy such a great atmosphere at the Essex ground.Thank you to everyone at Essex Community Foundation, Fatima and everyone involved for a wonderful day and for the amazing work you all do to make a difference in our communities. 💙#EssexCommunityFoundation #3Food4U #FatimasCampaign #EssexWomen #YorkshireWomen #Cricket #Community #YoungPeople #MakingADifference 🏏💙Essex County CouncilEssex Community Foundation ...

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3Food4U

2 days ago

Memory Club Café 🌞Hello everyone! We’re looking forward to welcoming you to another fun and friendly afternoon at the Memory Club Café. Come along, relax, enjoy a chat, some music, singing, bingo and plenty of smiles. We hope you can join us! ❤️Date: Thursday, 10th SeptemberTime: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmLocation: Loughton Club, Station Road, Loughton⸻🕑 2:00 pm – Welcome & Refreshments ☕🍪•⁠ ⁠Guests and carers arrive•⁠ ⁠Tea, coffee and biscuits served•⁠ ⁠Enjoy some familiar singalong background music to create a warm and relaxed atmosphere⸻🕝 2:30 pm – Guest Singer: Phil 🎤🎶•⁠ ⁠A lively and friendly singalong session•⁠ ⁠Feel free to get up, dance and join in the fun⸻🕞 3:20 pm – Bingo 🎁•⁠ ⁠A selection of lovely prizes to be won⸻🕓 4:00 pm – Finish & Farewell 💜•⁠ ⁠Thank you for joining us — we hope you had a wonderful afternoon•⁠ ⁠Next session: Thursday, 8th October ❤️Epping Forest District CouncilLoughton Residents GroupLoughton Town Council ...

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3Food4U

3 days ago

💙 COMMUNITY DROP-IN & YOUTH CLUB AT 3FOOD4U 💙We’re pleased to welcome the School & Community District Nursing Team to the 3Food4U Community Centre in Epping on Wednesday 23rd September.📅 Wednesday 23rd September⏰ 3pm–5pm📍 3Food4U Community Centre, Bower Hill Industrial Estate, Epping, CM16 7BJThe health team will be available to offer support and advice around physical health and sexual health, for parents/carers and children & young people aged 0–19 (or up to 25 for those with additional needs).🌟 PLUS – Essex Youth Service will also be holding a youth club session!A great opportunity for local young people to come along, meet others and find out what’s available in their community.✅ No booking required – just drop in!Please share with local families and young people and help us spread the word. 💙Active EssexEssex Youth ServiceEpping Forest District Council ...

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3Food4U

5 days ago

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Our Hub Locations

Waltham Abbey

Monday & Friday
11:00am to 12:30pm

13 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1ER

Loughton

Tuesday
11:00am to 12:30pm

Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, IG10 4NX

Tottenham SDA

Tuesday 12:30pm to 2:00pm

Saturday 3:30pm to 5:00pm

255 W Green Rd, London N15 5EG

Chigwell Row

Wednesday
4:45pm to 6:15pm

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

Epping Hub

Friday
1:00pm to 2:00pm

3Food4U Community Centre, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7BN

Chipping Ongar

Thursday
1:00pm to 2:00pm

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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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

07973 166940

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