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
Our community surplus hubs offering free food, home essentials and clothes for anyone in need without an assessment or referral
3Food4U
Community Surplus Hubs
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
Our Hub Locations
Waltham Abbey
Monday & Friday 11:15am to 1:00pm
13 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1ER
Loughton
Tuesday 11:15am 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 6:15pm
All Saints Church Hall, Romford Road, Chigwell Row, IG7 4QD
High Ongar
Thursday 1:00pm to 2:30pm
High Ongar Village Hall
Mill Lane. CM5 9RN
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
Fundraising
To donate visit our fundraising page
DONATE
SHARE
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
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.
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.”
Thank You to Our Partners & Sponsors
Bondi Foundation
Zinc Art Centre
Ongar
Member
All Saints Church,
Chigwell Row
Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation
Ongar Parish Church
Baptist Church, Waltham Abbey
